Cleaning & Maintenance

How to clean an espresso machine

October 15, 2026 by Surabhi Agrawal

A clean home espresso machine being maintained: a steam wand being wiped with a damp microfiber cloth placed on it, a small bowl of soapy water and a brush on the counter, bright tidy kitchen

An espresso machine cleaning routine: daily purges, weekly backflushing (only if your machine allows it), shower screen care and super-automatic brew groups.

Best descaler for espresso machines: start with your manual

October 15, 2026 by Surabhi Agrawal

A still life of three plain unlabeled bottles of liquid descaler in amber and clear glass beside a small glass carafe of water on a marble counter next to the side of a home espresso machine

The best descaler for your espresso machine is usually the one your manual names. Research-based picks for Breville, De’Longhi, Jura and universal descalers.

How to descale a Breville espresso machine

October 15, 2026 by Surabhi Agrawal

A brushed stainless home espresso machine on a kitchen counter with its water tank removed and set beside it, a measuring jug of clear water and a small empty white bowl under the group head, tidy mai

Step-by-step descaling for the Breville Barista Express, Barista Pro, Barista Touch, Bambino and Bambino Plus, taken from Breville’s own manuals and guides.