# How to Remove a Buildup of Calcification in a Coffee Maker
Over time, mineral deposits can build up inside your coffee maker. Remove these deposits regularly to extend the life of your coffee maker. How often you need to descale your coffee maker depends on how often you use it and the mineral content of your water. Your coffee maker's manufacturer may have specific guidelines to follow. If the coffee takes a long time to brew and the appliance is noisier than it should be, it probably has mineral deposits.
Things You'll Need
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar
- Dish detergent
Instructions
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Remove the used paper filter and coffee grounds from the coffee maker. Replace the filter basket.
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Pour 2 cups of distilled white vinegar into the water reservoir. Add enough water to fill the reservoir.
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Turn the coffee maker on and wait for it to finish brewing about 1 cup of the liquid.
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Turn the appliance off and wait for about one hour to allow the vinegar to dissolve the mineral deposits.
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Turn the coffee maker back on and allow it to finish brewing the liquid.
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Empty the pot of vinegar and water. Fill the water reservoir with only water and run the brew cycle again. Repeat this once more to remove any traces of vinegar.
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Wash your coffee pot with non-abrasive dish detergent before brewing a pot of coffee.
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