Ditching the soap for your coffee pot and pour-over immersion brewer might seem like dubious advice. In reality, your coffee equipment doesn't need a scrub down every time you use it. Even small ...
Cleaning and descaling your coffee maker are both important, but the difference between the two lies in the varying types of residue left behind after a brew.
It takes an entire carafe full of vinegar to do a good job of descaling. Then, vinegar gives off a pretty nasty, strong smell ...