Give your work area its own cloth and keep the milk and portafilter cloths separate.

Wipe down your coffee station: two black microfibre cloths

Having a separate cloth for your worktop makes it easier to keep your milk and filter-basket cloths apart. This black set contains two 30 × 30 cm microfibre cloths: one to use and one clean spare. Only wipe surfaces where your machine's instructions allow it. Change cloths as soon as the one in use becomes dirty or spreads residue.

Two black cloths for a recognizable task
30 × 30 cm with hanging loop
Washable microfiber: 80% polyester and 20% polyamide

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Key specifications

Brand
Barista Essentials
Product type
Set of barista cleaning cloths
Size / Content
Set of barista cleaning cloths
Suitable for
No machine connection is required. Consult the manual for safely wiping the steam wand and cleaning the housing. Do not use a cloth with hard, dried-on residue on delicate surfaces.
Material / finish
Microfiber: 80% polyester and 20% polyamide
Cleaning / Maintenance
Wash at a maximum of 40 °C according to the supplier, and do not tumble-dry. Allow the cloths to dry thoroughly before storing them. Replace dirty cloths promptly and keep their assigned uses recognisable after washing.
Colour
Black
Package contents
Two black microfibre cloths with hanging loops. Other colours, the machine and accessories shown in use photographs are not included.

Why this helps make better coffee

Using the same cloth on your worktop, steam wand and inside a filter basket transfers coffee and milk residue between those areas. Give cloths for your machine area their own colour and storage place. This makes tidying up easier, but does not replace keeping the cloth itself clean.

This set contains two black cloths. The supplier assigns black to the machine and the area around it. Each cloth measures 30 × 30 cm and has a hanging loop. Assign one task to each cloth and use a clean one when the other is dirty or being washed.

A clearer division of tasks when removing milk and coffee residues.

Gestapelde zwarte microvezeldoeken op een witte achtergrond

Who is this suitable for?

For home baristas who regularly wipe down their work surface and the exterior around the machine. Two cloths allow you to switch to a clean one. Keep separate, dedicated cloths for milk and the portafilter.

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For whom is this not necessary?

Not a replacement for machine maintenance or cleaning products. A cloth removes visible residue but does not descale pipes or clean the inside of the brew group. If you already have enough suitable clean cloths with separate designated tasks, another set is not your first essential purchase.

Does this fit your machine, routine or use?

Compatibility
Use these black cloths separately for the worktop and the area around your machine. Portafilter diameter is not relevant to this use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the machine casing and keep moisture away from electrical openings.
Before wiping, check that there is no hard, dried-on residue in the cloth. For a delicate finish, use a clean cloth and avoid abrasive rubbing. Do not then use the worktop cloth for the steam wand or filter basket.
Size
2 pieces; each cloth 30 × 30 cm
Machines and painters
For removing parts and components from the espresso machine
Specifications
For removing parts and components from the espresso machine

Privé barista coaching aan huis door Geert-Jan van der Molen, waarbij espresso technieken worden uitgelegd en geproefd tijdens een persoonlijke koffie training.

Advice from Geert-Jan the Barista Man

With over 10 years of experience in providing barista workshops at home, at businesses, and in Amsterdam, Geert-Jan is happy to share his advice.

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From practice:

At De Barista Shop, Geert-Jan de Baristaman helps you make cleaning a regular part of your routine. The key decision is which cloth is used for which task and when to take a clean one. Colours are a reminder, not an automatic guarantee of hygiene.

My advice:

A sensible addition if your machine area needs its own cloth. Give the black cloths that designated task. If you already have suitable clean cloths with clearly assigned uses, another set is not an essential first purchase.

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Here's how to use this in your coffee routine

A barista tool only really works well when you know where it fits into your routine.

Get into the routine:

During coffee making and immediately after use of the steam wand, portafilter and worktop.

Usage:

During coffee making and immediately after use of the steam wand, portafilter and worktop.

Geert-Jan's tip:

Hang cloths out so they can dry and keep clean spares separately. Make washing part of your routine. Do not use a cloth with milk residue on a filter basket or countertop afterward.

Keep separate grey barista cloths for the steam wand and reserve brown barista cloths for your portafilter. This keeps the roles clear when tidying up too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get with this black set?

Two black cloths, each measuring 30 × 30 cm. The supplier specifies 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, plus a hanging loop. Other colours and equipment are not included.

Can I also use this to remove my steam pipe?

Keep the black cloth for the area around your machine and use a separate clean cloth for the steam wand. Using the same dirty cloth for both tasks defeats the purpose of colour coding.

Why does the supplier choose black for the machine environment?

It is an easy-to-recognise colour system for assigning tasks. This helps you keep worktop cloths separate from those used for milk and portafilters. Black fabric alone does not make a cloth clean or prevent cross-contamination.

How do I wash the cloths?

According to the supplier, wash at a maximum of 40 °C and do not tumble-dry. Let the cloths dry before storing them. Do not use a visibly dirty cloth to wipe another component.

Do the cloths replace the maintenance of my machine?

No. They help remove visible residue but do not replace brew-group cleaning, steam-wand cleaning or descaling. Follow your machine manual for internal maintenance; a fixed schedule or backflushing advice does not apply to every machine.

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