How to understand if mold is developing? You just need to get a cotton swab and pass it over the sensitive points (those indicated by the research, but also other more hidden and invisible to the naked eye): if you notice greenish traces it means that the mold formation process is starting and that it is necessary to intervene. In fact, prolonged exposure to mold can cause respiratory diseases and allergies, or exacerbate the symptoms of already existing diseases of this type.
How to remove mold
If you have found mold in your electric coffee machine, don’t worry: you can clean the affected parts effectively and naturally, using ingredients that you surely already have at home. Your first and most useful ally is white vinegar, a powerful natural antimicrobial.
A good cleaning method is to mix it with water, add the mixture to the machine’s tank and start the appliance as if you were making coffee, but without inserting capsules or coffee. Repeat the operation two or three times, rinse the tank and pass only clean water through the system to eliminate the vinegar residues.
You can do the same operation using baking soda, another very effective remedy for eliminating the bag. In this case, you will have to dissolve two tablespoons of baking soda in a liter of water and then proceed in the same way, pouring the solution into the tank and starting the dispensing cycle. At the end, as in the case of vinegar, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Some coffee machines have removable components, for example the filter holder or the water tank. In this case, you can remove these parts and wash them thoroughly with hot water and neutral soap, or always with vinegar or baking soda-based compounds. You can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush when the machine is disassembled to clean the most difficult to reach areas.
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