Cleaning Tablets for Coffee Machines

Durgol Cleaning Tablets are specially designed for comprehensive coffee machine maintenance.

These tablets offer a highly effective solution for removing stubborn coffee residues, including grease, oils, and grounds. Ideal for all coffee machines—be it fully automatic, capsule, pod, espresso, or filter coffee makers—these tablets ensure your machine runs smoothly and your coffee tastes great. T

he tablets are easy to use and biodegradable, making them both eco-friendly and gentle on your machine’s components.

Regular use of these cleaning tablets (ideally at least twice a month or after 100 uses) helps maintain peak performance and prolongs the lifespan of your coffee machine. Each pack contains enough tablets for 10 thorough cleans, providing excellent value for maintaining coffee machine hygiene.

FAQs (answered by manufacturer)

1. What’s the difference between a coffee machine descaler and cleaning tablets?
Answer: A coffee machine descaler, like Durgol Swiss Espresso, removes limescale from the water-bearing parts of your machine, such as the heating system. This helps prevent blockages and bacteria build-up. Cleaning tablets, on the other hand, tackle coffee oils, fats, and residue in the brewing unit. Both descaling and cleaning are important for maintaining your coffee machine and ensuring great-tasting coffee.

2. Why do I need both descaling and cleaning products?
Answer: Descaling and cleaning use different ingredients because they target different problems. Descalers use acidic ingredients to remove limescale, while cleaners use alkaline ingredients to remove oils and fats. These ingredients cannot be combined in a single product without compromising their effectiveness. That’s why separate products are needed for each task.

3. Why is it important to clean and degrease a coffee machine?
Answer: Cleaning and degreasing are crucial for hygiene, as coffee oils and fats can harbour harmful bacteria. They also impact the quality and taste of your coffee, as residues can affect flavour. Regular maintenance helps ensure your machine performs well and lasts longer.

4. How eco-friendly are Durgol cleaning tablets?
Answer: Durgol cleaning tablets are environmentally friendly. They are certified as "readily biodegradable" by the OECD, meaning they break down quickly and completely in the environment. They have a biodegradability of over 99.5% within 18 days and do not contain harmful substances. Their efficient formula also helps reduce the environmental impact of packaging and usage.

5. What is the shelf life of Durgol products?
Answer: Durgol products, including cleaning tablets, have a shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture. Ensure they are stored properly to maintain their effectiveness.

6. How do I use Durgol cleaning tablets?
Answer: Dissolve one tablet in water according to the instructions provided. Then, run the cleaning cycle on your coffee machine as directed by the manufacturer. Make sure to rinse thoroughly with clean water after the cycle to remove any residue.

Instructions for Using Durgol Cleaning Tablets for Coffee Machines

Important Note: Durgol cleaning tablets are designed for cleaning and degreasing only. For descaling, use Durgol Swiss Espresso descaler. Both descaling and cleaning are essential for proper coffee machine maintenance.

For Fully Automatic Coffee Machines with a Cleaning Program

1. Consult your machine’s manual for specific cleaning program instructions.

For Fully Automatic Coffee Machines without a Cleaning Program but with a Pre-Ground Coffee Compartment

1. Prepare the Machine:
   • Ensure the pre-ground coffee compartment is empty.
   • Place one Durgol cleaning tablet in the pre-ground coffee compartment.
   • Place a cup under the coffee spout.
2. Start Cleaning:
   • Fill the water tank with tap water.
   • Select the pre-ground coffee option and start the program.
   • When about half a cup of water has dispensed, turn off the machine for approximately five minutes to let the solution soak.
3. Complete Cleaning:
   • Turn the machine back on and finish the cycle.
   • Repeat the process at least three times without adding a tablet until the water is clear.
   • Remove the brewing unit and rinse it thoroughly with clean water.
4. Final Steps:
   • Run the pre-ground coffee program twice without grounds and discard the results.
   • Clean the drip tray by placing a tablet in it, filling it 2/3 full with hot water, and letting it soak for about 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

For Fully Automatic Coffee Machines without a Cleaning Program and without a Pre-Ground Coffee Compartment

1. Prepare Cleaning Solution:
   • Place one Durgol cleaning tablet in a cup of hot water and wait for it to dissolve.
2. Clean the Brewing Unit:
   • Remove the brewing unit.
   • Clean the filter and outlet channel using the prepared cleaning solution with a soft sponge or brush.
   • Let the solution soak for at least five minutes.
   • Repeat the cleaning process with the remaining solution at least three times.
3. Rinse and Reassemble:
   • Rinse the brewing unit thoroughly with clean water and replace it.
   • Clean the drip tray as described above.

For Coffee Machines with Portafilters

1. Prepare Cleaning Solution:
   • Turn off and cool the machine.
   • Dissolve one Durgol cleaning tablet in a container of hot water.
2. Clean Portafilter Components:
   • Place the front part of the portafilter and all filter components into the cleaning solution.
   • Soak for approximately 30 minutes.
   • Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water and reassemble.
3. Run a Cleaning Cycle:
   • Before using the machine again, run a coffee cycle without coffee grounds and discard the result.

   Tip: This method also works for filters from filter coffee machines. If the filter doesn’t fit in a container, use a sponge and cleaning solution to clean it, repeating as needed, and rinse well.

For Capsule/Pod Machines

1. Prepare Cleaning Solution:
   • Dissolve one Durgol cleaning tablet in a cup of hot water.
2. Clean the Machine:
   • Pour the solution into the empty water tank.
   • Place a cup under the coffee spout.
   • Start a cleaning program. When about half a cup of solution has dispensed, turn off the machine for approximately five minutes.
3. Complete Cleaning:
   • Turn the machine back on and let the rest of the solution flow through.
   • Fill the tank with about half a litre of clean water and run it through until clear water comes out of the spout.

For Filter Coffee Machines

1. Clean the Coffee Jug:
   • Fill the jug with hot water, dissolve a cleaning tablet, and soak. Rinse thoroughly with clear water.
2. Clean the Filter Group:
   • Remove the filter group.
   • Dissolve a cleaning tablet in hot water in a large container.
   • Soak the filter group in the solution for about 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

   Alternative Method: If the filter group is too large for a container, clean it with a sponge and cleaning solution, repeating as needed, and rinse well.

For Vacuum Flasks and Coffee Pots

1. Clean with Tablet:
   • Place one Durgol cleaning tablet in the flask or coffee pot.
   • Fill 2/3 full with hot water and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
   • Rinse thoroughly.

   Tip: Use this method for coffee pots from filter coffee machines as well.