How to Clean Your Espresso Machine with Cafetto Grinder Clean

Quick answer

Use Cafetto Grinder Clean to remove coffee oil and residue from your espresso machine's grinder without harsh chemicals.

How to clean your espresso machine grinder with Cafetto Grinder Clean

1. Step 1: Prepare the grinder: Remove all coffee beans from the hopper. Empty the grind chamber and wipe away loose grounds. A common mistake is forgetting to empty the chute—grounds left behind will mix with the cleaner.
2. Step 2: Add Cafetto Grinder Clean: Pour one tablespoon of Cafetto Grinder Clean into the empty hopper. Do not add coffee beans. Run the grinder for 30 seconds to let the grains pass through the burrs. A common mistake is using too much cleaner—stick to one tablespoon per cycle. Check that the cleaner flows evenly through the burrs. If it stalls, stop and clear the chute.
3. Step 3: Run a purge cycle: Grind a small amount of fresh coffee beans (about 10 g) to push out any remaining cleaner residue. A common mistake is skipping this step, which can leave a bitter aftertaste in your next brew. Discard the first batch of grounds from the purge cycle.
4. Step 4: Wipe and reassemble: Turn off and unplug the grinder. Remove the burrs and wipe them with a dry cloth. Reassemble the grinder. A common mistake is reassembling wet parts—ensure everything is dry to prevent rust. Perform this cleaning every 4–6 weeks for optimal coffee flavor.

Product facts

• Cafetto Grinder Clean: Mühlenreiniger: Cafetto Grinder Clean contains 450 g of natural, organic-certified cleaning grains in a resealable tin. The resealable packaging keeps the cleaner fresh and prevents moisture from clumping the grains.