Make sure there isn’t a K-cup or coffee pod in the holder when you start cleaning. If your Keurig has a touchscreen display, wipe it dry with a paper towel when you’re finished cleaning it so it doesn’t get damaged.
The mug tray usually rests on top of the bottom reservoir. You can either wipe the mug tray with a cloth or soak it in your sink.
If you have a Keurig filter in the water tank, pull it out before washing out the tank.
Be careful of the needle above the pod holder since it’s sharp.
Take apart the pod holder over your sink or a paper towel in case leftover coffee grounds fall out
You can also use a toothpick if you don’t have a paper clip.
Avoid using any soap while cleaning out your pod holder since it could affect the flavor of your coffee if it’s not completely rinsed out.
Be careful while cleaning the needle since it is sharp and could hurt you.
There is usually an arrow on the pod holder and the Keurig to show which way to insert it. Make sure the pod holder is lined up correctly.
Some Keurig machines will make you press a button on a touchscreen to confirm that you want to run the cycle without a K-cup. Other machines may make you lift the handle and close it again before starting another cycle.
You can buy Keurig descaling solution online or in the kitchen section of big box stores.
If your Keurig has a touchscreen, the screen will display when it needs more water in order to run.
If you’re using vinegar to descale your Keurig, leave it alone for about 4 hours so it has time to break down the buildup inside.
You may have to fill the water tank at least once to run all of the cycles. Descale your Keurig every 6 months.
You can buy new Keurig filters online or in the kitchen section of big box stores.
Not every Keurig will have a filter.
Take out the old filter while the new one is soaking. That way, once the new filter is done soaking, you can immediately put it in.
