Tackling limescale buildup in your espresso machine
Cafetto Renew descaling powder: four 25-gram sachets. First, check whether your machine allows this descaling method; then you can descale and rinse thoroughly.
The sold package contains four servings of Cafetto Renew descaling powder: 100 grams in total.
Cafetto describes one sachet dissolved in 1 liter of warm water for the suitable espresso machine.
Renew uses organic acids to remove limescale deposits from water; it is not a coffee degreaser.
You are not allowed to chemically descale every machine yourself. The instructions of the machine manufacturer always take precedence.
Recognizable when your machine needs maintenance
You see limescale at the water outlet or in your water tank and wonder what you can safely do. Especially with more expensive espresso machines, you don't want to just run any product through the system.
Limescale buildup around your water tank
You see white edges where water has dried. But you can't tell for sure if there is also limescale inside the machine.
Unsure about your machine type
Some espresso machine manuals include a descaling program; for other models, however, the manufacturer warns against descaling it yourself.
Which cleaner is for what?
You have seen products for limescale, coffee oil, and milk fat. The packages look alike, even though they clean differently.
First the machine, then the descaler
Check the maintenance instructions for your espresso machine. If the manufacturer recommends a suitable chemical descaler, Cafetto Renew may be an option if that type of product is also permitted.
According to Cafetto's instructions for use, mix 25 grams of Renew with 1 liter of warm water. How you run the solution through the machine and rinse it depends on the machine. If there are any differences, always follow the machine's manual.
For which home barista?
For those who have a machine that, according to the manufacturer, can be cleaned with this type of descaling powder and are looking for a practical single-use package. Not intended for experimenting without instructions.
What exactly are you buying?
This individual sales unit contains four 25-gram sachets of Cafetto Renew, for a total of 100 grams of descaling powder. The price on the linked product page is currently β¬9.95.
Limescale is caused by minerals in the water. For this, use a suitable descaler such as Renew, but only if your machine allows it.
For old coffee residue in a suitable grinder, you can look at Cafetto Grinder Clean. Milk residue in the steam wand requires a different method, for example with Cafetto MFC Powder Eco if your machine allows it.
Don't pick a cleaning product by guesswork: the right job and machine determine the choice.
You don't have to guess how much cleaner to use. First, determine whether descaling is permitted, then prepare the correct solution and rinse the machine thoroughly.
Find the descaling instructions for your brand and model. Check whether descaling yourself is permitted and which descaling agent, program and preparation are required.
Mix the right solution
Cafetto recommends 25 grams of Renew per liter of warm water. Dissolve the powder completely and follow the dosage and instructions in your machine manual.
Descale and rinse thoroughly
What to do at step 3?
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These are the questions I would check first before you start descaling.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafetto Renew
Can I descale my Sage, ECM or Quick Mill with this?
You cannot determine that based on the brand alone. Materials and maintenance instructions vary by model. Check the manual to see whether the manufacturer permits chemical descaling and which products should be used. If in doubt, have the appliance maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
How often should I descale my espresso machine?
This depends on several factors, including water hardness, the water filter, machine usage, and the manufacturer's instructions. Four sachets do not automatically mean four descaling cycles per year. Follow the prescribed maintenance schedule.
Does the water filter need to be removed from the reservoir?
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My water tank is smaller than one liter. What now?
Cafetto recommends 25 grams of powder per liter of warm water as the standard ratio. Do not determine a different machine procedure or extra concentrated solution yourself. Check what quantity and what descaling agent your manufacturer prescribes for your specific model.
Descaling an espresso machine starts with the manual: you may not be allowed to treat every machine yourself with descaling powder. Cafetto Renew removes limescale deposits with organic acids. This retail unit contains four 25-gram sachets; Cafetto recommends one sachet per liter of warm water. Always use the approved program and rinse thoroughly.
Get your espresso machine manual and check whether chemical descaling is permitted. Is Cafetto Renew suitable for your machine? Then take a look at the four 25-gram sachets and the current ordering option.
Not sure which product is suitable for your machine? Ask Geert-Jan your question or consult the official Cafetto instructions.