If your morning brew tastes more bitter than usual, it might be a sign that it's time to clean your coffee maker. (Getty) Not to burst your bubble, but when was the last time you cleaned your coffee ...

A dirty coffee maker can result in mold, bad flavor and a shorter machine lifespan. Clean with a simple 50/50 mix of white ...

Every time you brew a cup of coffee, Forté suggests quickly wiping down the exterior of the machine. Use a damp cloth to ...

Your Keurig is a magical little machine, brewing up fresh cups of joe with only the touch of a button. But just because these coffee makers are low–maintenance doesn’t mean they require no maintenance ...

Spilled coffee is likely to build up in the drip tray, so make sure you're emptying and cleaning it regularly. Otherwise, ...

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Whether you're kicking around the home office, or making your way to a more traditional workspace to tackle the day, odds are you like to start your day with a hot cup of java. There's no shortage of ...

Ah, that first cup of Joe. It's a morning ritual that some of us just can’t do without. And for many people, coffee is the perfect pick-me-up throughout the day. We take coffee breaks with our coffee ...

Consumer Reports reveals easy ways to give your machine a deep-clean, whether it’s a drip or a pod model, so that you can sip better-tasting coffee! Our coffee makers help us get up and go, but ...

Your coffee maker might be brewing more than just your morning pick-me-up, including gross grime. Consumer Reports reveals easy ways to give your machine a deep-clean, whether it’s a drip or a pod ...

To activate the cleaning cycle, insert the 1 cup filter basket into the portafilter, followed by the supplied cleaning disc ...

If your brew is a little blah, perhaps your coffee maker is due for a cleaning. We tend not to clean them as often as we should, which can lead to some major ick factor and less-than-awesome-tasting ...