how do you decalcify a gaggia titanium espresso machine?

Answer 1

Vinegar is generally utilized in decalcifying hot drink makers.

Answer 2

I owned an coffeehouse several years ago. I can tell you how I cleaned mine, but first, didn't your machine come with instructions? Is it REALLY titanium? I am not sure how standard cleaning would affect that type metal.

You have to have the decalcifying granules for espresso machines to begin with. Most professional machines have a solid cup (no holes).

Put the granules in the cup, and hit the button or lever for the water to come out. Since there are no holes, the water and chemical is forced up into the machine backwards. Let it run 5 seconds. Dump out any water and chemical in the cup. Replace the cup (NO chemicals this time), and let the water run again for 3 seconds. Repeat this 2nd step about 5 times, dumping out any water left in the cup each time.

I did this every evening, but then again, I was serving 600 shots a day. It depends on how much espresso you make. If you make one a day, decalcify your machine once a year max.

I really don't know if vinegar would work the same for an espresso machine. You could always try it. I think the granules I used were acidic acid or citric acid.
I know that most kitchen stores sell the granules for cleaning coffeepots.....hence the thought that vinegar would probably work?

Answer 3

use a mixture of vinegar and water in 1:2 ratio; pour it in machine and turn the machine on. Let the whole solution come out fully the regular way. Repeat the process until you feel that your machine is clean.

Answer 4

Try running some vinegar through it.

Answer 5

use CLR and rinse out good after