Cleaning the steam pipe - Checklist (PDF)

Checklist (PDF): Cleaning the Steam Pipe (Espresso Machine Milk System)

Does your steam pipe smell stale? Or does your cappuccino taste sour?

Milk proteins and fats quickly adhere to the inside and outside of your steam pipe.

Even if you wipe after each use, residue remains in:

• The steam head
• The inside of the pipe
• Small openings where milk dries

This affects:

• Steam pressure
• Milk structure
• Taste of your cappuccino
• Hygiene of your machine

With this practical checklist you can clean your steam pipe safely and thoroughly — without any technical knowledge.

What will you learn in this checklist?

✔ How to prepare an effective milk cleansing bath
✔ Correct dosage of milk system cleaner
✔ When and how to unscrew the steam head
✔ How long should parts soak (6–8 hours)
✔ Rinse and steam properly
✔ How often you should repeat this

The checklist follows a fixed structure:

• Supplies
• Step-by-step plan
• Checkpoints
• Result & regularity
• Rapid diagnosis

Who is this for?

• Home baristas with a piston machine / semi-automatic
• Anyone who makes cappuccino or latte
• Suitable for thermoblock and boiler machines

Not intended for fully automatic machines with integrated milk system.

Result

• Milk proteins and fats loosened
• Better steam pressure
• Cleaner taste
• More professional milk structure

Price

Digital download (PDF) – €1.99
Immediately available after purchase.