Why do I need to descale my machine?

To ensure that your Nespresso machine is running smooth with a good flow and gives perfect taste and temperature we highly recommend that you descale your machine regularely. This is imperative if you have a machine with steam function as hot water binds limescale fast and can impact not only coffee flow and taste but also the quality of milkfoam.

If you have an Original Line machine you can set the waterhardness to match the water quality in your area and the machine will then alert you when it is time for descaling.

Vertuo Line machines do not need a water hardness setting, they will alert you automatically.

The descaling process prevents lime scale buildup in the machine, which can affect, taste, temperature and decrease water flow.

• Use the Nespresso descaling kit with lactic acid for safe and effective cleaning without harm.
• Important: Descalers containing citric acid and vinegar may harm the machine and void the warranty.

Instructions on how to descale your machine can be found by clicking here.