We're going to teach you how to remove stubborn stains from your glass coffee pot. Even if you regularly wash your coffee pot with soap and water, old coffee stains and mineral deposits can still form, and once they're settled in, they can be a pain to remove. The tips in this guide will help make removing the most difficult stains easier and make your glass coffee pot stain-free once again.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Active Time30 minutesmins
Total Time32 minutesmins
Yield: 1clean coffee pot
Cost: $2
Equipment
Glass coffee pot
Sponge
Materials
Deeper Cleaning
1tablespoonwater
4teaspoonssalt
1cupcrushed ice
Alternate Method
Equal parts water and vinegar
Dish soap
Instructions
Deeper Cleaning
Before you can clean your coffee pot, make sure it is at room temperature. We're going to scrub the inside of the coffee pot with an ice-water mixture, and if your glass coffee pot is hot, it could break.
Mix the salt, water, and crushed ice in your coffee pot. Using crushed ice is important because it is abrasive and will help loosen any stains caked onto the sides and bottom of the pot.
Swirl the mixture in the coffee pot until the stains are removed. You might be surprised at how little time it takes and how effective it is.
If your coffee pot doesn't come clean after about one minute of swirling, gently use a sponge or cloth to scrub the problem areas.
An Alternative Method
Once again, let the coffee pot cool to room temperature before cleaning.
Mix equal parts vinegar and water in your coffee pot until it is full.
Let the solution soak for 20 to 30 minutes.
Empty the coffee pot and use warm water and dish soap to clean the coffee pot thoroughly. Don't rush this step; otherwise, your next batch of coffee might have an unpleasant vinegar taste.