There’s no doubt that Keurig has revolutionized one-cup, one-touch brewing for coffee lovers around the world. But have you ever wondered how the flavor of your coffee is affected by the cleanliness of the machine?
Like all coffee makers, Keurig machines are prone to mold, grime and residue in hard-to-reach spots that are not easily flushed out by water — which leads the machine to deteriorate more quickly. But most importantly, it also results in subpar-tasting coffee. Which is why I was eager to try Quick & Clean Keurig Cleaning Pods, which are single-serve pods filled with descaling solution meant to help disinfect your machine.
After using just one of these to clean my machine, I brewed myself a cup of coffee and was amazed at how much more flavorful it tasted. Here’s what you need to know if you’re ready for better tasting coffee at home.
Just pop one of these pods filled with descaling solution into your Keurig and you’ll get a better tasting cup of joe every time. Not only will it clean the inside of your machine but its completely nontoxic and eco-friendly.
How I Found the Quick & Clean Keurig Cleaning Pods
No matter the temperature, I almost always opt for iced brew. Too often I fall into the trap of spending too much cash at coffee shops or on copious amounts of bottled iced coffee …?as my perfectly functional coffee maker collects dust on the counter. The reason? Brewing my own coffee always came with a lingering bitter taste I couldn’t shake.
While researching my options, I stumbled upon the Quick & Clean Keurig Cleaning Pods. There were a few similar options to choose from, but based on price, reviews and user-friendliness, Quick & Clean seemed the way forward.
All I had to do was pop the Quick & Clean Pod into my Keurig and brew on the largest setting. Within seconds, all the built-up sludge poured out of the spout and into my mug. After discarding the single-use pod, I brewed water through the Keurig, per the instructions. This expelled any remaining muck and cleaning solution from the machine, and the next brew was completely clean. The directions advise you to use one cleaning pod every three months (at least) so they won’t go too quickly.
Why the Quick & Clean Keurig Cleaning Pods are a score
For under $25, you can get a packet of 18 cleaning pods, which, if you use as directed, is over nine months of a squeaky-clean Keurig. (They also come in a six-pack for $10 and a 12-pack for $19). And for me, this was a total score because it helped limit my spending on Starbucks and Dunkin’ as well as bottled iced coffees from the grocery store.
Plus, it’s simple to work this fix into any schedule because it takes as little time as brewing just a couple cups of joe. And lastly, because they are the same size and dimensions as your normal K-Cups, you can easily stock your drawers with this low-cost, eco-friendly Keurig cleaning solution.
