How to Clean Glass Coffee Carafe With Vinegar
Coffee drinks can leave residue and build-up, which can be particularly challenging to clean from a glass carafe, like those that are often included with home coffee makers. Fortunately, a solution is a simple as a solution of vinegar and water. The vinegar contains an acid that helps to dissolve the residue from the carafe and make it easier to clean. The following steps will show you how to quickly and easily clean your glass carafe with vinegar.
Instructions
- Fill the Carafe with Vinegar Solution: Begin by filling the glass carafe with an equal mixture of water and white vinegar.
- Soak: Step two is to allow the carafe to soak in the vinegar solution for a minimum of five minutes. If you have hard water stains or other challenging residue, then you may need to let the carafe soak for a longer period of time.
- Scrub and rinse: Use either a soft sponge or cloth to scrub the carafe with the solution and then empty the contents. Make sure that you rinse out the carafe several times to remove all of the vinegar solution.
- Dry & Enjoy: Once the carafe is dry, you can fill it with hot coffee and enjoy!
Cleaning your glass carafe with vinegar is easy and effective; and, when compared to using a chemical-based cleaning product, it is also safer for the environment. So, the next time you need to clean that carafe, just grab a bottle of white vinegar and get to work!
