We’re not going to sugarcoat this. Your Keurig coffee maker probably has mold in it. Just because it’s handling all your daily caffeine needs, that doesn’t mean you can just let it languish and assume it’s cleaning itself. In fact, if you don’t deep-clean your Keurig once a week, it’s guaranteed to get disgusting pretty quickly. Luckily, there’s a super easy way to clean it that won’t take much of your time. That way, you can make sure the next cup of coffee you drink is delicious and mold-free.
If you leave your Keurig dirty for long enough, the buildup of leftover coffee and coffee grounds can affect the performance of your coffee machine and the taste of your morning coffee. What’s worse is that, when left dirty, it’s a perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Thankfully, it’s easy to give every inch of your Keurig the attention that it deserves. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about cleaning all the parts of your Keurig coffee maker, from cleaning the drip trays to the brewing mechanisms and even the outside of your machine.
One of the best things that you can do for your Keurig is treat it gently when you’re using it, especially if you’re using it every day. For instance, remove used coffee pods once they’ve cooled down, and try to immediately take care of any spills or drips. Coffee can grow mold once brewed, and you don’t want that sitting in your Keurig pod holder. You can begin your Keurig cleaning process by gently wiping down the outside of your coffee machine with a warm, damp cloth or paper towel. Not only does Keurig recommend wiping down your coffee pot daily, this is a really simple step to integrate into your daily cleaning routine. Just make sure that your coffee pot is fully turned off and unplugged before you begin cleaning.