Here’s how to descale your Keurig K Express to remove mineral deposits and help your machine last longer.
What you need:
large ceramic mug
Keurig descaling solution or white vinegar
Time: 20 minutes
Directions:
1. Make sure there’s no k cup in the pod holder
2. Pour a bottle of Keurig descaling solution into an empty water reservoir
3. Fill the empty bottle with water and pour into the water reservoir
4. Place a mug on the drip tray
5. To activate Descale mode, make sure the coffee maker is plugged in and turned off. Press and hold the 6 oz and 10 oz buttons together for 3 seconds.
6. When flashing, press the 8 ounce button to start the descaling process.
7. Wait until the solution is dispensed and discard mug contents.
8. Continue to brew using 8 ounce button until ADD WATER light illuminates.
9. Empty the water reservoir and fill with fresh water to the MAX fill line.
10. When flashing, press the 8 ounce button to start the rinsing process. Discard hot liquid into the sink.
11. Continue to brew using 8 ounce button until the DESCALE light turns off.
12. Remove the tank, rinse and refill with fresh water and you’re ready to make the coffee.
HOW TO DESCALE KEURIG K EXPRESS WITH VINEGAR
While commercial descaling solution is more efficient for removing mineral deposits, you can use white vinegar to descale Keurig K Express. Instead of using descaling solution, pour 16 ounces white vinegar and 16 ounces of water into the water tank and follow the steps above.
You should descale your coffee maker every 3 months or when the DESCALE notification turns on.
