How to Descale Your Keurig with Vinegar // Easy Step by Step Walkthrough for Any Model

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2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, in today's video I'll be walking you through the process to clean and descale your Keurig coffee machine with vinegar. This process will work with all Keurig models, and is so fast and easy. If you haven't descaled your Keurig recently, you'll be amazed with the results! I'll walk you through each step and will be sharing tips and tricks along the way.
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2 parts Distilled White Vinegar
1 part Water
Let the mixture sit in your Keurig for 15-20 minutes to clean the inside of the machine before running several cups of the vinegar/water mixture. Next, run a full console (3-4 cups) of fresh water to flush out the vinegar from your coffee maker. Repeat the process every 3 months or when your descale light comes on if sooner.
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@kouchr9679 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for actually getting right to the point and cleaning the Keurig instead of beginning with the history of the coffee bean

@Trobzanzi 6 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@stevethepirate2875 Жыл бұрын

On a side note, if you pour baking soda into your sink before you do this, that first cup of hot vinegar water will help with grease and soap buildup in your pipes. The following cups wash loose what the first one boiled free.

@Addy30x3 5 күн бұрын

Wow!! After watching this video I had to come back to let you know that my coffee is flowing so much better and tastes like the first day I got it! 🎉🎉

@AM-oq6cf Жыл бұрын

If you want to make sure that the vinegar is all out put a tiny bit of milk in a cup and run the cycle and literally the milk will start to curdle and that will let you know that it is not cleaned out from the vinegar.

@nicolescott4564 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that tip

@psnave 10 ай бұрын

Milk will work, some baking soda and water will also be an indicator... fizzy means vinegar.

@texasblaze1016 9 ай бұрын

Or just smell it

@lizardwhispererfivehead3552 8 ай бұрын

@@MrDave1963I don’t want sticky milk in my KEURIG 😂

@markflores1273 8 ай бұрын

I just cleaned my coffee pot

@theintruder77 Ай бұрын

If you always use filtered water ( like Brita filtered) in your Keurig you will not have to clean it very often at all. We have always used it in our machine for over ten years and it still performs wonderfully. Maybe, if I remember correctly, I have cleaned it twice in that period of time. Although if you use tap water you will have to do the vinegar as shown in this excellent video. Good work.

@bmg963 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Appreciate the post… may I add the following: Calcium and scale are non-toxic, but left unattended, they can hinder your brewers performance. *To turn off the descale indicator light once you have completed descaling your brewer, press and hold down the 8oz & 10oz buttons together for 3 sec. - Keurig Help Page

@kathygolden9048 2 жыл бұрын

To keurig Hitting 8oz and 10oz at the same time for 3 secs did nothing

@lindaruelas2847 Жыл бұрын

I can’t turn is the descaling light. I’ve followed all of the steps?

@christinedavis7850 Жыл бұрын

I have used this method way before Keurig. I have used this in my regular coffee pot. Why is everyone so surprised

@jd4364 Жыл бұрын

@@christinedavis7850 so did I but this is a different type of coffee machine and it's good to know it works for this type as well.

@oldmike7239 Жыл бұрын

Good video, thank you. I do exactly the same with my espresso machine. I fill the tank with half water and half vinegar and keep running large cups through it. Then with the same process run fresh water. It makes a world of difference in taste and cuts back on the bitterness.

@desarayturnage5117 2 жыл бұрын

So I've had my Keurig for a while (it was a hand me down from my parents so I didnt get the user manual) so when this light kept coming on I just thought it was doing something funny on the inside and yadda yadda. But then I would get about an ounce of coffee in my cup. I was about to buy another Keurig and while shopping for a new one I saw this Keurig solution and it all made sense to me. DUH YOU HAVE TO CLEAN YOUR KEURIG. Total blonde moment for me. Came on this video and found I not only dont have to buy a new Keurig but i can also clean my Keurig with something i already have in my cupboard! Thank you so much! Lol Heres to filling up this twin moms coffee cup to the much needed FULL CUP! LOL

@jeffrypm1 Жыл бұрын

As a recent widower who wasn't allowed in the kitchen, I need all the help I can get. Great presentation and instructions. Thank you.

@theintruder77 Ай бұрын

Use filtered water and you will not have to go through this procedure more than once every year.

@EleanorMcLennan-bx7oi Күн бұрын

I loved your demo. You were to the point and clear in describing the directions. I read several and couldn't understand the process. Thank you.❤

@annetteturner3667 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent step by step instructions on how to clean/descale your Keurig coffee machine! Clean and simple!

@markgudnason6680 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Colleen! This how to video was the best I have ever seen . Clearly and concisely put together; only recording precisely what to do, with no background music or extraneous verbiage.

@sandracadena1311 Жыл бұрын

I just found this video, and it definitely worked. My mom used to run vinegar through her old coffee pot, don't know why I didn't think of it. Thank you so much.

@rebeccamccain4427 2 жыл бұрын

FABULOUS!!! My coffee now comes out twice as fast! So happy!!!!!!! Thank you!

@vicenteestrella5822 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colleen, you just saved me $15 of descailin solution for my keurig from Target, your awesome and Thanks again.

@dennyb7214 Жыл бұрын

Colleen , Thank you very much for taking time to make this video. My light was on and now it is off and coffee is flowing great again !!!!!!!

@user-fs2tz1iy9g 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am doing my first Keurig cleaning and this was SO helpful. Not to mention, it saved me money on buying the cleaning products by using vinegar. Much appreciated!

@berniefowler4753 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great simple and easy video to follow to descale my keurig coffee machine... loved how you broke it down and made it simple and to the point...

@amieshawilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It was informational and quite easy to clean my Keurig. Now I can have a fresh cup of coffee. Here’s to you! ☕️

@Schoolofhardknocks1967 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for your video on cleaning my Keurig I fallowed your easy instructions and now my Keurig is working just fine, and to think I was getting ready to buy another Keurig but I listened to my beautiful bride and watched your video thank you once again 😊😊

@christopherwilliams5775 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Colleen for making this process simple and easy for me!

@judymacfayden755 2 жыл бұрын

Lost my directions to do this so I pulled up your video. I remember having to let it sit for 3 - 4 hours. This seems much easier and wonder if the procedure has changed since I last descaled my machine. Thank you so much.

@debraduperroir7513 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!!! I'm getting ready to clean my Keurig with a coffee maker cleaning solution...it is a whole lot less expensive to do it your way!!! And I will from now on!😜

@trievawhitson3587 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Your explanation and showing exactly what to do is great. Thank you

@lourende5846 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your explanation of descaling my Keurig coffee maker. I noticed the descaling light came on on mine and I didn't have any Keurig descaling solution. I thought vinegar might do the trick. After I completed the process I looked you up on KZfaq and found out that your solution was the same as mine. Thank you very much for your confirmation

@bradhawkins8546 Жыл бұрын

I just did my first descaling job....EVER!! It was easier than I thought!! Thank you!!!!

@loribecchi8819 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very clear detailed instructions.I was able to get the descale button off by just running water through mine after it had stopped mid brew. The water wasn't clear so I will do this!

@user-zj7mm8gv5k 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! You explained the process step by step and made it very easy to follow. Great Video Colleen.

@sawdust2556 7 ай бұрын

I use your method every month, so I come here to rewatch and do it along with you! Thank you!❤

@christinehaffa9157 Ай бұрын

I also watch this video every time I need to descale my Keurig because I forget. This video is quite helpful. So thank you very much

@LorraineQuiche60 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Colleen, well done and 100 percent better to drink. I was surprised to see the plain water brew gets so dirty! Every three months Should do the trick for us. Cheers! 🇨🇦

@Jonacarpenter Жыл бұрын

I'm doing it as I watch your video. I think I did it years ago with Kerig on the phone. LOL, but I've since learned you can learn a lot on KZfaq. Thanks so much Colleen!!!!👍

@colleensalpini2439 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful!

@S.Booker Жыл бұрын

This video saved me a trip to target where I was sure to buy more than just descale lol. Thank you!

@TJVergerII Жыл бұрын

Yep, works great. I had to sake the Keurig to get it to dispense water. It’s been a long, long time since I did this 😉. Best tip keep working at it until you see the 3-4 streams 👍

@carlospulley8723 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video I used apple vinegar instead of regular vinegar and it came out very clean after the process was done ✅ thanks to you!! Appreciated have a good one!

@francogirimonte4719 4 ай бұрын

Great video. First time to your channel. Your explanations are thorough but efficient and don’t assume viewers know everything. I can’t wait to look at others.

@penguinshoes6256 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this clear explanation! 2 cups vinegar + 1 cup water in the first run, and all water through the 2nd run

@penguinshoes6256 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to comeback and say that after I ran some water through the coffee maker the descale button went away! But I still proceeded to run all the water through and then I added 2 cups of distilled white vinegar with 1 cup of water, and ran that through my Keurig. Next I filled up the console with fresh water and ran that through the Keurig. Now I'm all set! thank you!

@gustavovega9921 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for given us an easy tutorial how to clean our Keurig machine.You are on the money

@vernettawilliams8013 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Easy and simple! Thanks for sharing!

@liz6733 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Colleen for clarifying this! I was all set to hit the button on Amazon, went to Walmart for a better price but enlarged the back of the package to look at the ingredient label. Citric Acid! I thought that was vitamin c! So I googled the best way to descale a coffee pot. Your video popped up descaling a Keurig with vinegar 2:1 vinegar: water. Vinegar does not cost $9! Now we're talking!

@valeriehawkins5563 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Very simple and easy video! I don't remember ever descaling this Keurig. Can't imagine how dirty it is. (:(

@kemosabedriv Ай бұрын

So happy. The descale light came off. Thank you so much

@doloresmedeiros7132 2 жыл бұрын

Super video, especially for the beginner Keurig user.

@boblovelace3529 8 ай бұрын

The suggestion to let the solution "set" for about 15 minutes makes a lot of sense.

@HayesTech 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We tried to do this with the Keurig cleaning cup process and it didn't work. So now we're going to try your process. I think letting it sit for the 15 minutes with the solution in the lines is what we should have done the first time as well. Great video.

@sexymama1966 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial.. Real easy and I noticed the difference. It wasn't running the full 10 ounce cup but now it is!

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

@mayvm13 11 ай бұрын

I have another keurig machine and your video was still very helpful to me- well done :)) thanks for posting

@loriem1031 2 жыл бұрын

Found you when my Keurig just a.little while ago showed me descale indicator 😁 Thank you!! New subscriber🙂

@xinedonovan 2 жыл бұрын

Would be helpful to mention for those who have a charcoal filter in the water container to make sure you remove it before starting this process!

@JaneMills14 2 жыл бұрын

Oops. Wish this had been mentioned in the video and/or I had seen this comment previously before I already went through the process. 🙃

@IftheShewfits Жыл бұрын

This is my exact question! Thank you!

@ericbrouet Жыл бұрын

Seriously, you need to remind people to do that? C’mon man!

@jd4364 Жыл бұрын

@@ericbrouet yep

@susanstanton2213 Жыл бұрын

How do you get the descaling light to go off?

@marianshapiro42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that very helpful video.!!! So easy to understand for us seniors

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

@Luis-wp9ls Жыл бұрын

It did it’s magic on my Keurig!! Thank you 😊

@theintruder77 Ай бұрын

We have also tried using bottled distilled water and it works just fine and cleaning is also required less frequently. It also makes the coffee flavour more intense because of its pureness.

@EllenMcWayne 2 ай бұрын

What if you do this process and scale light doesn't go off?

@carolecole4295 2 жыл бұрын

I just cleaned mine after your video!!! Wow! What a difference ☕️Thankyou and keep up the great videos…

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found this helpful!

@carolecole4295 Жыл бұрын

Does the vinegar enter the water filter cartridge ? Do I replace the cartridge?

@themightyacorn Жыл бұрын

It worked right away:) thanks to u, I am enjoying my coffee as before!

@sarahbeck2111 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! I just did this and it worked great!

@georgekelly9797 10 ай бұрын

That was an easy, clear and you can understand the instructions. Thank you for the video, your awesome.

@rogeriosantos321 10 ай бұрын

This is my second Keurig Coffee Brewer. kzfaq.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first one lasted 6 years. It worked beautifully until the day it didn't. It was hard to go back to the drip coffee for a couple of days while I waited on my Keurig to get here. There is a huge difference in the taste. Keurig makes a really good cup of coffee. This new one is a little different from my old one. I find putting the water filter in was easier than on the old one. Attaching the water reservoir was also a little different but once I figured it out, it too was easier. This new one has the auto off feature but is not programmable like the old one. Only three cup sizes instead of four. The odd thing for me was how much lighter in weight this one is compared to my old one. More plastic and much less metal in the construction of this one. The price is so much less than the original Keurig that I bought and the coffee tastes the same so all in all I am satisfied.

@barbaragreenway4945 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Colleen for sharing your video. I plan to utilize it to clean or coffee pot at home & our school Keurig.

@juice2835 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful video.Just what I was looking for!

@mjparadero7046 2 жыл бұрын

We just tried this it worked perfectly! Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉 Happy new year!

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear this worked well for you! Happy new year!

@janosramocsai9215 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am descaling my Keurig as I watch your video.

@zburk2022 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! My coffee stream wasn’t coming out normally and I thought all was lost ha!! Great video!

@blksunshine459 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We have the same Keurig as in Vidya. It was a gift, and the red de- scale light came on today. Very easy to follow, gotta get going, any clean my probably disgusting Keurig.

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ChinchillaDeTucson Жыл бұрын

thank you! way better than unnecessarily purchasing descaling solution!

@bonniegreene4489 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point! Everything you need to know & nothing else👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Igirl80752593 Жыл бұрын

Worked great! Thank you for doing this video.

@lisagallarelli3452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you made this process easy for me!

@hotgusta Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Quick and to the point!

@MarcG7424 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video but I would also suggests removing the K Cup holder inside the machine and washing that also as coffee tends to stick to it and removing the filter in the reservoir while cleaning and replacing it

@ellab5113 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video. Thanks for getting straight to the point! Hoping this cleans my keurig.

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gailremp8389 8 ай бұрын

Thx. When I am doing process, I just put a quart size plastic round soup type container under it and do cycle till till container is full. Then I do the vinegar soak for about 30 minutes. Then continue process till clean.. then - you make a cup ‘o Joe, cross fingers, and Hope & pray it only needed the good descaling and it is not dying of old age. Haha ,thx for good video.

@mattreddan2876 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, that was exactly what I needed to know and it was simple. Thanks

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@byronbaker1491 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was having trouble today trying to figure this out.

@cindyhowe1325 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed to see. Thank you so much!!

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrSmartyPantsNow 2 жыл бұрын

I knew that my Keurig wasn't broken when it stopped working today so I'm like yep, time to go find the descale method because I haven't descaled since I got this used coffee pot a couple years ago after mine fried and it's worked all this time but I noticed the coffee level going down and then today it completely quit sucking water. So I first cleaned out the needle for the top puncture which definitely made the water start coming through but not to a full cup so one cup so far of the vinegar and water mixture going through, has already made it start to brew a full cup again but obviously I'm going to continue the process. I would have seriously cried if my hearing was completely broken. But now I know tips to make sure that doesn't happen

@daveginter9030 Жыл бұрын

Very good video! I have been using distilled water in mine. about $1.16 now at Wal*mart's.per gallon. (Often sold out because people buy it for humidifiers in the winter) I don't have the lime scale build up on the tank wall anymore. I still do everything she recomends.

@judywright4241 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for writing that, I’ve used spring water and there was no residue and I felt like maybe I was doing the de-scaling wrong. 🌹Grossest part was I guess splash back from my coffee on the underside where the needle pokes down. I won’t wait 3 months to clean that🤢

@dlebreton7888 Жыл бұрын

When I cleaned my machine, I did the full vinegar process, I put hot water and dish soap in the reservoir and used a long-handled bottle brush and washed the container. Then I rinsed it well. Next, I opened the front of the machine where the pods go and cleaned it too. Carefully, as there are pins there that pierce the pods. Lastly, I rinsed out the vinegar taste out of the machine by sending water through as instructed in the video. This helps clear the pod area too.

@cynthiaharris5213 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very helpful

@Mocha_koko Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I found your video to be very informative and helpful 😊

@Little_Tex_Jo_98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. You have given me the confidence to clean our coffee marker. You make it sound so easy.

@greenquartz 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Thank you! 😀

@momaf6468 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such an informative video. Not going to buy the solution anymore!The vinegar seems to be just as effective and cost friendly 😊

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the vinegar is a great alternative solution! Thanks for watching!

@chalaec.7180 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video! my keurig is like new😊

@randomshenanigans1023 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same with my coffee maker. But I haven't done it in a while so I will get on that soon. Thanks for the reminder

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

It's such a helpful process, glad it popped up as a reminder for you!

@jackiedabney 8 ай бұрын

Worked fantastic. Thank you.

@Giraffe53846 Жыл бұрын

O my gosh thank you so much!!! Definitely helped! 🤗

@naturalcreations40 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. It is very helpful.

@colleensalpini2439 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bobpiec Жыл бұрын

Did the vinegar trick with my Bunn coffee maker. Also switched to Distilled water and with the distilled water, the coffee is much better.

@pnw_one_love Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! It worked well!!! 💜🙏🏼✨

@lindaolivas9766 Жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks very clear and slowly show process

@andrewbratos6907 7 ай бұрын

great job and great video, I guess I could put empty reusable pods in and clean them also

@kathylegg1033 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video..just bought the Supreme model...assuming this descaling method works the same on any model...thank you again!!

@GergC0521 Жыл бұрын

Good video thanks. It's also a good idea to clean the bottom needle that pierces the coffee pod before you start. I use a thin metal cake tester to push out any possible blockages (grounds or scale) that could be clogged. They are VERY sharp, please be careful. P.S. since scale is actually white (calcium build from hard water) the brown water at the beginning of the process is the pod holder getting clean. That can be taken out and cleaned separately, but as I said, watch that needle, its sharp.

@iqdaz 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. The needle was clogged and causing the machine to not run water at all. Life saver comment!

@nicolescott4564 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up about the needle

@lizardwhispererfivehead3552 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this & yeh watch that tip ! 😂 I stabbed my finger w it Ouch !