How to Clean a Glass Coffee Pot
Cleaning a glass coffee pot properly and regularly is important to ensure your coffee tastes fresh and devoid of bacteria or mineral deposits. Here are some tips to effectively clean your coffee pot.
Step 1: Empty the Grounds
Empty all the used coffee grounds out of the pot before you begin. Your pot should be completely empty of all grounds before you start the cleaning process.
Step 2: White Vinegar Solution
The most effective and oftentimes most praised way of cleaning your glass coffee pot is with a white vinegar solution. To make the solution, mix equal parts water and white vinegar.
Step 3: Soak for at Least 30 Minutes
Fill your glass coffee pot with the white vinegar solution and leave it to soak for at least 30 minutes. Don’t let it soak for too long; over time, the solution may damage the glass or pot.
Step 4: Rinse with Hot Water
After the soak, thoroughly rinse the coffee pot with hot water to remove the vinegar solution.
Step 5: Additional Measures
If your coffee pot still shows signs of discoloration, residue, and buildup, you have a few options. Here are a few of them:
- Boiling Water: Boil water in your coffee pot and pour it out. This should help break down any remaining residue.
- Dish Soap: Fill your pot with hot, soapy water and leave it to soak. The dish soap’s natural abilities will break down the residue and help it dissolve.
- Baking Soda: Fill your pot with water and mix in two or three tablespoons of baking soda. Let the pot sit for a few hours and then rinse.
- Lemon: Cut a lemon in half, dip it in baking soda, and scrub the inside of your pot. This should help remove tough stains and discolorations.
Step 6: Dry Thoroughly
Once your pot is clean, it’s important to dry it out thoroughly. If your pot is not completely dry, bacteria may form and contaminate your future brewed coffee.
