Tools and Cleaners

It's essential to keep your espresso machine free of mineral scales to avoid breakdowns. Read our article on cleaning the group on your espresso machine for a "how to" guide.

You should also clean your coffee grinder regularly to keep it in good working condition, and to remove the accumulation of coffee oils, which will become rancid over time. And while you should purge the steam wands of your espresso machine after each use, the buildup of milk films will occur in the wands because of the siphoning action of the steam as the wand is shut off. Therefore, your frothing wands should also be cleaned occasionally. See our article on how the water system works in your espresso machine for a basic "how to" guide.

Cleancaf is for cleaning your drip coffee maker. Cafiza is the standard cleaner used for espresso machines. Grindz tablets are a special formulation for cleaning coffee grinders. And Rinza Milk Frothing Cleaner was specifically designed to break down milk proteins, and is used to clean the steam wands of your espresso machine, And your frothing pitchers.