cleaning poll - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T05:36:32Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A820602&xg_source=msg_com_forum&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe're open 24 hours so we bac…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-06-30:1688216:Comment:8757232010-06-30T17:57:14.381ZSoutheast Grindhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/SoutheastGrind
We're open 24 hours so we backflush our machine with water 3x day and once with purocaff. We're still trying to figure out the schedule for cleaning airpots but every Friday seems to be working now.
We're open 24 hours so we backflush our machine with water 3x day and once with purocaff. We're still trying to figure out the schedule for cleaning airpots but every Friday seems to be working now. Adam Wilson said:- back-flush…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-06-30:1688216:Comment:8756432010-06-30T15:50:19.439ZBryan Wrayhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BryanWray
<cite>Adam Wilson said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=1688216%3ATopic%3A819530&page=2#1688216Comment875560"><div>- back-flush the machine with Urnex machine cleaner one a day and soak the screens, portafilters, etc. in the same cleaner for at least 10 minutes and then scrub them with a Pallo brush.<br></br> <br></br> - clean our french presses like any other dish every few uses (we rinse well with hot water between…</div>
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<cite>Adam Wilson said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=1688216%3ATopic%3A819530&page=2#1688216Comment875560"><div>- back-flush the machine with Urnex machine cleaner one a day and soak the screens, portafilters, etc. in the same cleaner for at least 10 minutes and then scrub them with a Pallo brush.<br/> <br/>
- clean our french presses like any other dish every few uses (we rinse well with hot water between each use of course).<br/>
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- and we clean our mugs with dish soap every 8th customer... ;)</div>
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8 customers?! Overkill much? We don't even think about scraping off the grime until 20-25 uses =)<br />
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-bry - back-flush the machine with…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-06-30:1688216:Comment:8755602010-06-30T13:39:30.834ZAdam Wilsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AdamWilson
- back-flush the machine with Urnex machine cleaner one a day and soak the screens, portafilters, etc. in the same cleaner for at least 10 minutes and then scrub them with a Pallo brush.<br />
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- clean our french presses like any other dish every few uses (we rinse well with hot water between each use of course).<br />
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- and we clean our mugs with dish soap every 8th customer... ;)
- back-flush the machine with Urnex machine cleaner one a day and soak the screens, portafilters, etc. in the same cleaner for at least 10 minutes and then scrub them with a Pallo brush.<br />
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- clean our french presses like any other dish every few uses (we rinse well with hot water between each use of course).<br />
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- and we clean our mugs with dish soap every 8th customer... ;) What about urns and brewers?…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-06-30:1688216:Comment:8755562010-06-30T13:38:31.453ZJacob Casellahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JacobCasella
What about urns and brewers? I use Luxus pots, and I'm really not sure how often we should be using some kind of chemical (Urnex etc).
What about urns and brewers? I use Luxus pots, and I'm really not sure how often we should be using some kind of chemical (Urnex etc). Ali Hojeij said:Well daily be…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-06-30:1688216:Comment:8754992010-06-30T12:36:33.686ZBradyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Brady
<cite>Ali Hojeij said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A875487&x=1#1688216Comment875487"><div>Well daily before closing you should flush your coffee screen with the porta filter one that is closed for flushing using pulycaff. It is a good item and make sure you soak all porta filters and screens in a pulycaff powder half tea spoon in hot water and soak over night. But make sure always and daily flush…</div>
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<cite>Ali Hojeij said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A875487&x=1#1688216Comment875487"><div>Well daily before closing you should flush your coffee screen with the porta filter one that is closed for flushing using pulycaff. It is a good item and make sure you soak all porta filters and screens in a pulycaff powder half tea spoon in hot water and soak over night. But make sure always and daily flush with also half tea spoon of pulycaff in the closed screen and open while hot water is falling to get all the grinds from teh pipes.<br/> <br/>
You can see how by checking on the net how to clean and flush the coffee screen with the porta filter.<br/>
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Ali hoejij</div>
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Despite what you may read on the back of the jar, half a teaspoon of espresso cleaner is WAY too much - at least 4 times more than actually needed. If you do it daily, a small amount (the size of a dime) is more than enough. Well daily before closing you…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-06-30:1688216:Comment:8754872010-06-30T12:20:59.433ZAli Hojeijhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AliHojeij
Well daily before closing you should flush your coffee screen with the porta filter one that is closed for flushing using pulycaff. It is a good item and make sure you soak all porta filters and screens in a pulycaff powder half tea spoon in hot water and soak over night. But make sure always and daily flush with also half tea spoon of pulycaff in the closed screen and open while hot water is falling to get all the grinds from teh pipes.<br />
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You can see how by checking on the net how to clean and…
Well daily before closing you should flush your coffee screen with the porta filter one that is closed for flushing using pulycaff. It is a good item and make sure you soak all porta filters and screens in a pulycaff powder half tea spoon in hot water and soak over night. But make sure always and daily flush with also half tea spoon of pulycaff in the closed screen and open while hot water is falling to get all the grinds from teh pipes.<br />
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You can see how by checking on the net how to clean and flush the coffee screen with the porta filter.<br />
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Ali hoejij Richard,
Thanks for the clari…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-04-07:1688216:Comment:8207152010-04-07T15:49:28.094ZJoseph Robertsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephRobertson
Richard,<br />
Thanks for the clarification on phosphates and how our habits of over use play and have played such a detrimental role in the past.<br />
Joseph<br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform<br />
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<cite>Richard Penney said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A820602&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment820644"><div>The amount of chemical cleaner that is used is so very small that it is really not a threat to…</div>
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Richard,<br />
Thanks for the clarification on phosphates and how our habits of over use play and have played such a detrimental role in the past.<br />
Joseph<br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform<br />
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<cite>Richard Penney said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A820602&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment820644"><div>The amount of chemical cleaner that is used is so very small that it is really not a threat to the environment even if it has phosphates. The environment is being ruined by the use of huge quantities of any cleaner by the uninformed who may not read manufacturer's directions and add more to be sure. There are studies now that say that phosphates were not bad, overuse was the problem!! And...overuse of detergents is being found to be just as bad as the bad old phosphate days!<br/><br/>I can clean better and more with a quarter teaspoon of machine cleaner than I can with a large amount of any other product. Bye the way, many dish washing products have lotion and aromatics which can leave an off taste from parts which are in the water path like baskets and portafilters.</div>
</blockquote> It is wise to be leary of che…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-04-07:1688216:Comment:8207092010-04-07T15:45:46.796ZJoseph Robertsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephRobertson
It is wise to be leary of chemicals in this day and age. Don't hesitate to start with the maker / manufacture of the chemical to ask simple safety questions. The 800#'s are a great place to start. With law suits and attorneys becoming so popular these days the company is not likely to stretch the truth much. That said, I can't wait to look into more "green" chemical solutions.<br />
Joseph<br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform.<br />
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<cite>alissa mendonca said:…</cite>
It is wise to be leary of chemicals in this day and age. Don't hesitate to start with the maker / manufacture of the chemical to ask simple safety questions. The 800#'s are a great place to start. With law suits and attorneys becoming so popular these days the company is not likely to stretch the truth much. That said, I can't wait to look into more "green" chemical solutions.<br />
Joseph<br />
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform.<br />
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<cite>alissa mendonca said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/cleaning-poll?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A820602&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment820602"><div>thanks everyone for input,<br/>i'm always weary of overuse of chemicals, just wondered how others felt about using them.</div>
</blockquote> The amount of chemical cleane…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-04-07:1688216:Comment:8206442010-04-07T14:28:01.876ZRichard Penneyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/RichardPenney
The amount of chemical cleaner that is used is so very small that it is really not a threat to the environment even if it has phosphates. The environment is being ruined by the use of huge quantities of any cleaner by the uninformed who may not read manufacturer's directions and add more to be sure. There are studies now that say that phosphates were not bad, overuse was the problem!! And...overuse of detergents is being found to be just as bad as the bad old phosphate days!<br />
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I can clean better…
The amount of chemical cleaner that is used is so very small that it is really not a threat to the environment even if it has phosphates. The environment is being ruined by the use of huge quantities of any cleaner by the uninformed who may not read manufacturer's directions and add more to be sure. There are studies now that say that phosphates were not bad, overuse was the problem!! And...overuse of detergents is being found to be just as bad as the bad old phosphate days!<br />
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I can clean better and more with a quarter teaspoon of machine cleaner than I can with a large amount of any other product. Bye the way, many dish washing products have lotion and aromatics which can leave an off taste from parts which are in the water path like baskets and portafilters. Remember that it's far easier…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-04-07:1688216:Comment:8206102010-04-07T13:41:17.242ZBradyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Brady
Remember that it's far easier to prevent buildup than to remove it. To miKe's point, its best to learn how frequently you need to clean something, then start cleaning it just before it is necessary.<br />
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Espresso machine manufacturers typically recommend a nightly backflush with an espresso machine cleaner (Purocaff, etc). We use Purocaff and Cafeiza interchangeably and will try Full-Circle once we get our sample.<br />
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Brush out grinder chambers and wipe out the grinder throat nightly to reduce…
Remember that it's far easier to prevent buildup than to remove it. To miKe's point, its best to learn how frequently you need to clean something, then start cleaning it just before it is necessary.<br />
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Espresso machine manufacturers typically recommend a nightly backflush with an espresso machine cleaner (Purocaff, etc). We use Purocaff and Cafeiza interchangeably and will try Full-Circle once we get our sample.<br />
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Brush out grinder chambers and wipe out the grinder throat nightly to reduce buildup. Disassemble and brush/wipe the burrs and chamber clean at least weekly. Synthetic grinder cleaning products are unnecessary if you keep things clean. Wash hoppers with dish soap and water.<br />
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I'm not sure I've ever run across a case of a shop cleaning too much. I think its more common for a shop to use too much chemical at each cleaning. Learn how to tell when something is clean and use only as much as you need to get the job done.<br />
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I think I understand where you are headed, but the quantities of chemical agents that are required for effective cleaning are really pretty small. Do it efficiently and correctly and your impact will be much lower. Always use really, really hot water with stuff like Purocaff, it is much more effective at high temperatures. If you make up a pitcher to soak handles in, zap it with the steamwand before each portafilter to keep it working. Same goes for urn soaking solutions. Sometimes the solution is spent, but more often it has just cooled off. When you are finished, dump the (hot) spent solution down different drains in the shop (especially the one on your espresso machine) to keep things clear and flowing properly. This way you get maximum use out of each bit of chemical you are using.