How to Clean Your Coffee Carafe

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A dirty coffee carafe is asking for trouble. At the very least, you'll get muddy, bitter coffee. At worst, you'll end up with mold or bacteria!  Here's 3 simple steps to keep your carafe clean!

Tools You'll Need:

— Dish-washing scrub brush — Baking soda — Distilled white vinegar

1.

Fill your carafe with a 50/50 mixture of warm water and white vinegar solution. Then, let it sit and soak for about ½ hour.

Soak 

2.

Empty the carafe and rinse. Add 1-2 tbsp baking soda and add a little bit of water to form a paste. Using a dish brush, scrub the inside of the carafe with the baking soda paste.

Scrub 

3.

Rinse out the carafe one final time with clean water and dry it well with a paper towel. 

Rinse 

For best results, clean your carafe after each use with the 50-50 vinegar-water solution. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then rinse. . 

A Final Note

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