Having a nice clean glass coffee pot is important if you are a regular coffee drinker. Many people use vinegar to clean their coffee pots, but it doesn’t always get the burnt on residue that is often left behind. That residu not only looks bad, but it can spoil the taste of your coffee. If you want a really clean coffee pot that would pass any inspection, try my tip below for a clean coffee pot.
Now, I must tell you that this tip works only for a traditional glass coffee pot. I haven’t tried it on any of those new systems that do not use glass. And, I haven’t tried it with metal percolators or any other coffee making devices not made of glass.
You see, I actually haven’t had coffee in seven years, although I loved it before then. The reason for my going away from coffee is 5-foot-ten and the love of my life. My husband is one of those people who can’t even stand the smell of coffee. Friends and family have to make due with instant or bring their own, lest the house smell of brewing coffee. I thought it might be hard for me to give it up, but since I got pregnant about a month after we married, I was too busy throwing up to notice any coffee withdrawal.
When I did drink the stuff, this was the handy trick I used to keep the pot looking fresh and brand new. Pour two tablespoons of salt (coarse kosher salt works best, but table salt is fine, too) into the pot. Then fill the pot one-third of the way up with ice. Swirl the ice and the salt around in the pot using a vigorous motion. The burnt on stains and any residue will come right off. The salt and ice act as a scrub, and as the ice melts, the water rinses. After you use this trick, rinse or wash your pot as usual.
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
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