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Put Down The Vinegar & Use A Citrus Ingredient To Clean Your Keurig
By Kate Cusson
Descaling can help keep your Keurig machine ultra-clean by breaking down mineral buildup that could harbor bacteria and keep your coffee tasting great.
Lemon juice can lift scale because it contains the reducing agent, citric acid, which can loosen mineral deposits via a chemical interaction known as redox.
Fill the reservoir with an equal mixture of water and lemon juice. For example, if you have a 10-cup machine, you would add 5 cups of juice and 5 cups of water.
Then, run the Keurig on a clean cycle, following up with a rinse cycle using only clean water. Once completed, your Keurig will be clean and ready to use.