A coffee machine, for example, is used in German households for an average of four years, and then a new one is purchased. Unless a replacement is down to a desire for a change in the kitchen, the service life of a coffee maker can usually be significantly extended with the right care. The most important thing is to descale regularly as doing so not only improves the taste of the coffee, but also saves electricity and keeps the coffee maker working properly.
Basically, the frequency at which descaling should occur depends on the hardness of your water.
Descaling cycles at different degrees of water-hardness:
General rule of thumb: descale once after filtering 40 times. Please observe the care instructions of the manufacturer of the appliance before descaling!
Basically, the frequency at which descaling should occur depends on the hardness of your water.
Descaling cycles at different degrees of water-hardness:
- Water-hardness 4: descale at three week intervals
- Water-hardness 3: descale at four week intervals
- Water-hardness 1-2: descale at five week intervals
General rule of thumb: descale once after filtering 40 times. Please observe the care instructions of the manufacturer of the appliance before descaling!
