How to Easily and Stress-Free Clean a Mini Keurig

I’ll walk you through cleaning a tiny Keurig the same way I do it myself in this post! Although I adore little appliances, it seems to me that they deteriorate more quickly. Their limited volume combined with frequent application creates a situation where accumulation occurs more quickly.

To ensure optimal performance, the Keurig K10 small requires periodic descaling and some elbow grease on the internal anatomy, despite the fact that it lacks a reservoir like some of its 1.0 model siblings.
[toc] Since the Keurig K10, K31, and K15 models are fairly comparable in terms of size, internal composition, and performance, the method I’m about to demonstrate will work with them all equally. Although it takes a somewhat different approach for small or nonexistent reservoirs, it is fairly similar to how one would handle one of its larger counterparts.

The Detachable Parts of a Mini Keurig Should Be Cleaned First!

I prefer to use a dry microfiber cleaning cloth for the exterior surface areas; you may have seen them; they are gentle to the touch and are good at collecting dust (please do not use solvents).

You must remove the small water level indicator before beginning this procedure in order to avoid getting buildup in the region underneath. Because it only fits into tiny spaces, it comes off easily.

Additionally, take out the brew holder component in the shape of a funnel. It can be challenging, but once you figure it out, it really comes down to using caution around the interior piercing needle. I enter from the bottom and slightly raise myself.Look at my fingers showing here.

The drip tray, brew holder assembly, and water level indicator may all be hand-washed with a small amount of dish soap and then thoroughly rinsed. Because the brew holder is shaped like a funnel, you can force out any loose ground particles by sticking a bent paper clip through the opening.

Consider using an old toothbrush or a bottle brush for the procedure. I never discard an old toothbrush since they are excellent for manoeuvring into tight spaces! An ideal situation for this specific work is a single-cup coffeemaker without a reservoir.

Since it is evident that soap cannot be used here, make a small vinegar-water solution and use an old toothbrush to clean the reservoir’s outside and the inside of the brew chamber. This is because stray grinds have a tendency to adhere to these surfaces.

How to Descale a Mini Keurig

Depending on how much use it receives, we must remember to descale the Mini every few months because it lacks a setting like the larger models that would indicate when it’s time to do so.

The tablets alone could be too potent for this low volume, so you might use distilled white vinegar or an excellent descaling solution. You should use a third less of the labelling recommended for the liquid descale solution than is typically used for the large reservoir models.

Fill the compartment with clean, filtered water; it can hold up to 10 ounces. Put a mug underneath the dispensing section, turn on the power, and lift the lever. Hold it there for around five seconds to allow the mug to completely empty into the tank.

Generally speaking, I dislike using full-strength vinegar in this situation. Despite being a terrific household cleaner, it is still acidic, and excessive strength is bad for the more delicate internal anatomy of the coffee maker that is hidden from view. Every time, I cut it in half. I use around five ounces of vinegar and five ounces of water, respectively, because the maximum capacity is ten ounces.

(Keep in mind that none of this is done with a K-cup.)

Lower the handle, then press the brew button when you see it flash blue. This will cause it to flash red first, then a continuous red.

Once the cycle is complete and the mug is full of water or vinegar, dump the contents into the washbasin. Now follow the previous instructions to “rinse and repeat,” but this time, when the light becomes red steadily again, switch it off and leave it for 30 minutes. After that, restart it, raise and lower the handle, and launch another “brew” cycle to continue where you left off. It will now dispense into the mug once more.

Depending on the amount of buildup, you may discover some stray trash here and there. This is typical.

You should now perform another “rinse and repeat,” but this time, you should only use clean water. It can take two to three cycles until the vinegar odour is gone.

In conclusion

You now understand how to clean your small Keurig coffee maker. I believe it is important to remember the “when’s”…If you use filtered water, try to do it at least once every three months.

Hope this helps! Keep in mind that this method will also work for other single-cuppers that are smaller and don’t have reservoirs.