Coffee Gear Cleaning: My Dirty Secret Revealed

It Smells Better Than It Taste — a quiet coffee newsletter where I share what I'm learning about coffee, curiosity, and daily rituals, this channel is an extension of that space: https://www.itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com/ Everyday Beans is about finding joy in coffee: one cup at a time. I’m an engineer turned roaster, a self-proclaimed mad scientist behind the brewer, and someone endlessly curious about coffee: and life. I share my wins, misses, and discoveries so you can explore your own journey through coffee. Let's be real—my coffee gear was disgusting, and you called me out on it. So today, I'm finally doing what I should've done weeks ago: a proper deep clean of all my brewing equipment. If you've ever felt guilty about the state of your coffee maker, kettle, or brewer, this one's for you. I'm walking through the simple, no-nonsense way I clean my coffee gear using citric acid and OxyClean. No fancy coffee-specific cleaners needed—just household products that actually work. We're cleaning everything from carafes and kettles to my Fellow Switch, and I'm sharing honest tips about how often you really need to do this (spoiler: more often than I was doing it). Whether you're brewing daily or just getting into your coffee journey, keeping your gear clean doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Sometimes we just need the push to actually do it. What's your coffee gear cleaning routine? Do you stay on top of it, or are you as guilty as I was? Drop your tips or confessions in the comments—I want to hear your stories and learn from you. Timestamps: 0:00 - My Dirty Coffee Gear (The Truth) 1:17 - Citric Acid Cleaning Method 2:24 - Deep Cleaning with OxyClean 4:12 - Cleaning the Fellow Switch 6:40 - Tips for Different Equipment 8:52 - How Often Should You Clean? 10:19 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways