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There’s one key step with certain types of coffee machines<\/a> that’s easy to forget \u2014 but doing so can lead to major issues with your brew.<\/p>\n

Whether using a Keurig or Nespresso, every pod machine confronts users with the same moment after brewing: Remove the used pod.<\/p>\n

If you take the pod out immediately after brewing, it may still be boiling hot and increase your risk of burns.<\/p>\n

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But if you wait too long, you might forget to take it out entirely \u2014 and realize the next day that you left a damp, used pod sitting in the machine overnight.<\/p>\n

Though it seems harmless, that habit can affect your machine’s performance and your coffee’s taste, said Andrew Pautler, the Missouri-based founder of the specialty coffee website Pull & Pour Coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pautler, whose website focuses on coffee tips and recipes<\/a>, told Fox News Digital that leaving used pods in a brewer creates a “warm, damp environment inside the machine.”<\/p>\n

That damp environment can spell trouble for the flavor of your drinks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The habit “can lead to bacterial growth, stale flavors<\/a>, residue buildup and general cleanliness issues,” Pautler said.<\/p>\n

He added that small habits “add up over time” \u2014 and making a few simple changes can have a big impact.<\/p>\n

Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines.<\/p>\n

He also recommends descaling your machine regularly.<\/p>\n

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Descaling involves running a vinegar or commercial descaling solution through the machine to flush out mineral buildup, then rinsing it out with multiple water cycles.<\/a><\/p>\n

The process is crucial, “especially if you’re using hard water,” Pautler said.<\/p>\n

“While most machines appear to work fine initially without any regular maintenance or cleaning, if left too long, they start to have performance and quality issues,” he said.<\/p>\n

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A Keurig spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the company “recommends that used pods be removed from the pod holder once cooled.”<\/p>\n

The spokesperson added, “Removal will assist in maintaining a hygienic pod holder.”<\/p>\n

“If you find that a used pod has been left in the pod holder, we recommend running a cleansing brew.”<\/p>\n

The spokesperson also recommends descaling your coffee brewer “if a used pod has been left in for an extended period of time.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/food-drink\/coffee-expert-warns-one-lazy-habit-can-turn-your-single-serve-machine-germ-trap <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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