For many of us, a typical morning routine involves brewing a fresh pot of coffee. That said, given our coffee makers’ frequent use, properly cleaning and descaling them is a task often overlooked.

Not cleaning your coffee maker may lower the quality of your brew and even damage the machine. Take a look at your coffee maker’s manual and check for any cleaning instructions from the manufacturer.

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When the coffee you brew starts to taste bitter and funky, it's time to give your coffee maker a little extra love (probably before it gets to that stage, actually). A simple cleaning will help ...

You probably know that you should clean the removable components of your coffee maker regularly by washing them with hot, soapy water, or by placing them in the top rack of the dishwasher. (Whether ...

If your morning brew tastes more bitter than usual, it might be a sign that it's time to clean your coffee maker. (Getty) Not to burst your bubble, but when was the last time you cleaned your coffee ...

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For an appliance we rely on to help us function every day, it’s surprising how little TLC our coffee makers tend to get—especially when drip-style and pod machines are so easy to maintain. Isn’t it ...