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Though we rely on our coffee makers to deliver that daily cup of joe that will help us get through the morning, most of us neglect it by failing to clean it often enough, or at all. That oversight can ...

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For many of us, a typical morning routine involves brewing a fresh pot of coffee. That said, given our coffee makers’ frequent use, properly cleaning and descaling them is a task often overlooked.

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Not cleaning your coffee maker may lower the quality of your brew and even damage the machine. Take a look at your coffee maker’s manual and check for any cleaning instructions from the manufacturer.