Before you can descale your Breville, you'll either need to pick up some descaling solution or vinegar. Homemade descaling solution made from one part vinegar and one part water works well and can save you some money, but opting for a premade descaling solution is fine as well. The key is to use something acidic since calcium and magnesium deposits are basic.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Active Time3 minutesmins
Cycle Time20 minutesmins
Total Time28 minutesmins
Keyword: breville espresso machine, how to descale breville espresso machines
Cost: $3
Equipment
Breville espresso machine
Materials
White vinegaror descaling solution
Water
Instructions
Mix one part vinegar with one part water in a large enough amount to fill your coffee maker's water reservoir.
Fill the reservoir with the vinegar-water solution (or descaling solution if you prefer).
Run several brew cycles until you use all of the vinegar solution.
Refill the water reservoir with water.
Run 4-5 brewing cycles using only water. This step is crucial if you want your coffee to taste normal during your next brew. Drinking the descaling solution isn't dangerous but doesn't taste good, so don't skimp on this step.
Notes
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