The moka pot is one of the most popular objects in Italian homes, even today when coffee pod or capsule machines have attacked the market.
But how to clean the moka ? How can you properly remove limescale from the filters?
How to clean the moka pot
Let’s proceed in order, and try to understand, step by step, how you can clean the moka pot in a truly effective way.
First of all, you must immediately take into account that cleaning the moka is essential to ensure you get increasingly better and more hygienic coffee. Contrary to what some may claim, in fact, the patina that ends up depositing on the metal of the moka does not make the drink better but, on the contrary, is able to alter the flavor of the ground coffee.
So, you absolutely must know how to clean the moka pot , because from this precaution comes a whole series of benefits that coffee lovers should pursue.
Having clarified this, we recommend that you first avoid using aggressive or overly scented chemical products, because even in this case the risk is that of ending up staining the coffee maker with aromas that will end up having an impact on the drink.
How to descale the moka pot
Now that you have the above awareness in mind, we can try to formulate some brief considerations that will allow you to descale the moka correctly.
As for the external parts, cleaning the moka can be done simply using a soft sponge, soaked in white vinegar. You can pass the sponge over all surfaces, obtaining an immediate good shine and guaranteed hygiene.
And for the inside? In this case, we recommend putting a liquid made up of 2 parts water and 1 part white vinegar in the moka tank at least once a month. Close the tank and put everything on the stove. Once the liquid has come out, turn off the heat and let it rest. After 15 minutes, empty the tank and fill it with water again, then put it on the stove at low heat. Rinse with running water.
What if the coffee doesn’t come out?
So far, a routine cleaning of the moka , which we recommend you repeat at least once a month.
However, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary, especially if your moka pot starts to generate some problems, such as the inability of the coffee to come out regularly. What can be done?
If you are probably experiencing this problem, it is because the filter holes are clogged with coffee. To clean them, simply soak the clogged filter in a bowl containing a liquid made up of 2 parts water and 1 part vinegar. Using a soft brush, scrub the holes thoroughly and then rinse thoroughly under running water, shaking the filter every now and then to remove all the encrustations.
However, if despite this step you realize that there is still a lot of dirt in the filter, then try filling the moka tank with water and a quarter of vinegar, and put it on the stove exactly as if you were about to prepare a coffee. Drain all the solution and throw it away without rinsing the machine. Then, once the moka has cooled down, repeat the operation with the brush, as above.
Clean the electric machine
And what if you have an electric moka , that is, a moka that has an electric power supply and not gas? In this case, you probably have in your hands a moka that is very similar to the traditional one, which differs from the classic one only for the different power supply.
Well, this difference should lead you to be a little careful: considering that there are electronic elements on the bottom of the moka, you certainly cannot immerse it in water or put it in the dishwasher. Instead, you should more frequently prevent the valve and the dispenser from becoming clogged, perhaps by helping yourself with a pin.
For the remaining components of your electric moka pot, it will be sufficient to take a cloth dampened with just water, which you can pass over all the surfaces. Do not use any chemical elements and be careful that the water does not end up inside the circuits.
Don’t forget about this maintenance routine for your moka pot, and we are sure that your coffee will never have been so enjoyable!
