How to Clean a Glass Coffee Pot
A glass coffee pot is an essential appliance for morning coffee drinkers and those who entertain. Cleaning the coffee pot is essential in order to keep it performing optimally and producing the best cup of java. With proper cleaning and techniques, any glass coffee pot can stay in prime condition after many uses.
Essential Supplies to Clean a Glass Coffee Pot
To properly clean a glass coffee pot, you must first acquire the proper supplies for the job. You need:
- Hot water
- Dish soap
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- A cloth or sponge
Cleaning the Glass Coffee Pot
Once you have all the supplies, you have to do the following steps in order to clean the glass coffee pot:
- Pour one cup of hot water into the empty glass coffee pot.
- Add a tablespoon of dish soap.
- Allow the cleaning solution to sit until the pot is cool.
- Fill the pot with hot water and add ½ cup of white vinegar.
- Allow the solution to sit for an hour.
- Pour the solution out and rinse the pot with hot water.
- Fill the pot with hot water and add two tablespoons of baking soda.
- Allow the solution to sit for an hour.
- Pour out the solution and rinse again with hot water.
- Dry with a cloth or sponge.
Additional Tips
After it has been cleaned, it is recommended you do a few additional steps to make sure it is properly maintained and to help reduce hard water deposits:
- Rinse the pot after each use.
- Mix one part white vinegar with 16 parts cold water and store it in the pot overnight, then rinse the next day.
- Repeat this process every month.
Using these tips, your glass coffee pot should be cleansed, performing better than ever, and ready for you to enjoy.
