The Simple Trick To Try If Your Nespresso Vertuo Pop Is Brewing Gritty Coffee

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No one likes to take a sip of fresh coffee from their Nespresso Vertuo Pop and accidentally slurp back grainy grounds leftover from brewing. While that is one way to ruin your morning, there is a simple hack to ensure that you never get the gritty coffee bits in your mouth again. To keep your cup smooth, just clean your Vertuo machine twice through. This process is also known as purging, where cleansing and descaling the gadget regularly will get rid of gross unwanted debris. Descaling your Nespresso machine helps to erase the lime scale buildup that forms over time in the device. Through purging, water runs through the appliance to help remove loose particles that accumulated through brewing daily. It also warms up the machine's parts to guarantee the components are working properly. 

There are a few reasons the granular bits drip into your cup. Using a larger cup for a smaller capsule and running too much water through it can be one source of the issue. If your espresso pod is damaged or ripped when you place it in the device, some loose grounds can fall into your mug. The system may also be wonky if the filter on the Nespresso machine's exit outlet is broken, allowing coffee sediments to slip through. The filter is designed to trap the grounds and cleaning the strainer might help stop the flow.

You should aim to clean out the espresso machine at least once a week. To begin the washing procedure, make sure there is no coffee capsules inserted in the slot and fill the water tank with fresh water. Pull the handle lever down and tightly lock it. Press the power button three times within two seconds to start the cleaning cycle. Don't forget to put a large cup under the spout so the dirty water can go down. The system will cleanse itself for about seven minutes and will flush out the extra grounds. Repeat this process twice to maximize freshness and cleanliness.

There are other ways to maintain your device and allow for crisp coffee to pour down. Descaling the Nespresso every three months or after 300 capsules is recommended. The machine's manual provides a step by step guide to descale it the right way so the gadget does not get ruined after wear and tear. You can also purchase the descaling liquid kit from Nespresso to warrant a safe process. Also remember to wipe down the machine daily to prevent dust and coffee grounds buildup.