The Delonghi EcoDecalk for Bean to Cup machines is a natural descaler. It remove limescale and desposits from your machine without being harsh. The specially developed formula is not corrosive and has antibacterial agents to keep you appliance in top working order.
Regularly cleaning and de-scaling of your machine will help to extend its lifespan.
This packs contains two doses of 100ml each.
How often should I change my coffee filter
Coffee filters for most machines are designed to last around 150 to 200 litres, which in typical domestic situations ranges from roughly 4 to 8 weeks. Usually there will be tell tale signs that limescale is present such as scum and scale floating on top of coffee. Always change the filter in accordance with the manufacturers intervals, and if your machine has a filter reminder light then we suggest to go by this as a general guide. In any event coffee filters are not designed to one hundred percent eliminate limescale (a certain degree of water hardness is necessary for good coffee) so its recommended that periodically the machine is cleaned using a proprietary de-scaling solution as advised by the manufacturer of the machine.
Do I really need to de-scale the machine?
Coffee filters do not remove all the limescale, the technology required to do this would require far larger cartridges and as luck would have it some limescale is necessary for the production of 'good coffee' - Even small amounts of limescale can and will deposit on the internals of the machine and since many of these work by passing water through a heated coil anything which insulates that coil will reduce the temperature of the output water - In fact, this is often the first thing people notice that coffee starts to get 'noticeably' cooler.
Can I use any de-scaling solution, such as that for kettles or irons?
This is a difficult question to answer because there are three or four main kinds of de-scaler. Citric acid is often used to de-scale household kettles and irons, it works well and is cheaply available in both liquid and anhydrous forms. However, it can be very aggressive, sometimes a little too aggressive and pitting of intricate metal work parts can occur. Other solutions sometimes recommended by the manufacturer include sulfamic acid and the higher end cleaners tend to be lactic acid based. All chemicals have their pro's and cons but the general advice is to use either the proprietary cleaner as recommended by the machine manufacturer OR look at the active ingredient on the original product and find a compatible product using the same chemicals and strengths. You should always consider that your machine may not be suitable for a specific type of cleaner for good reason and using the wrong one could lead to costly repairs and/or machine replacement.
My machine needs two cleaning chemicals, why?
Machines with automatic milk frothers have internal tubing and such which carries milk inside the machine. These tubes naturally pick up traces of milk and as such they can become prone to accumulation of bacteria. In order to keep these tubes in good order, periodic cleaning with a proprietary cleaner, specifically designed to break down and remove 'stale milk' is necessary.
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