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Dezcal Coffee/Espresso Machine Descaler
Overview
Cleaning your coffee maker and espresso machine frequently is essential for flawless performance each and every time. The Urnex Dezcal Coffee/Espresso Machine Descaler is formulated to descale your home coffee maker and espresso machine efficiently and effectively. Even when using filtered water in your machines, mineral deposits can slowly build up in the hot water tank or boiler and other internal components. The result? Poor performance — clogged water tubes, reduced brew temperature and extended brew time.
Features and Functionality
- Descaling every two to three months is essential maintenance for your coffee maker or espresso machine and Dezcal Activated Scale Remover is specifically formulated for this.
- Non-toxic and biodegradable
- Contains four single use packets
Specs
| Width | 3.375 inches |
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| Depth | 1.0 inch |
| Height | 5.375 inches |
| Product Weight (lbs.) | 0.3000 |
| Manufacturer | Urnex |
Q&A
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Why did you choose this?
Seattle Coffee Gear Store
good for cleaning
denise f on May 4, 2012
Work well keeping machine clean
Robert D on Mar 8, 2012
SOOOooo easy ...and does a great job!
Debra W on Mar 21, 2012
To avoid any mineral buildup which could affect the water temperature.
Jacqueline L M on Jan 16, 2012
Has anyone used Dezcal to clean a thermacoil machine like the Breville BES840XL Infuser?
Is it necessary to use both a descaler and cleaner on my Saeco superautomatic espresso maker? Eg. - Dezcal & Cleancaf? Or will descaling also clean?
Dezcal Coffee/Espresso Machine Descaler
I have a Delonghi Magnifica 3500 that is no longer under warranty. I realize that Delonghi recommends their own descaling fluids, but would this product work just as well?
Would there be any ill effects to my machine if I were to use Dezcal? The savings would be quite significant.
Would there be any ill effects to my machine if I were to use Dezcal? The savings would be quite significant.
Best Answer: While under warranty, we recommend using each manufacturers' specified maintenance products, and for Delonghi, that is Durgol. However, Dezcal is most certainly a more cost effective alternative and we have found that it does an equally good job at removing scale buildup. Using Dezcal will not harm your machine in any way when used for descaling.
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· Stephanie AStaff on Jul 8, 2014
I have a Gaggia accademia espresso machine. Can I use dezcal descaler on that
dezcal to clean gaggia accademia
GAGGIA TELLS YOU TO ONLY USE THEIR PRODUCTS ON THEIR MACHINES. iS THIS REALLY NECESSARY? i NEED TO DESCALE MY GAGGIA ACCADAMIA.
dezcal to clean gaggia accademia
GAGGIA TELLS YOU TO ONLY USE THEIR PRODUCTS ON THEIR MACHINES. iS THIS REALLY NECESSARY? i NEED TO DESCALE MY GAGGIA ACCADAMIA.
how many fluid oz does i pack make? The box indicates 4, 1 oz packs of powder. You also sell the 32 oz liquid, is it concentrated or use as is?
Dezcal Coffee/Espresso Machine Descaler
Nuova Simonelli Musica here. Finally after about a year of almost daily use, I'm FINALLY going to descale and backflush. Then start doing it regularly. My question is when descaling for first time after too much time not doing it, is it best to run tank through brew head only, and leave solution overnight? Finish tank next day, rinse? Then should I immediately follow another descale routine at 20 minute increments going through steam wand, rinse twice to finish? I don't want to clog steam wand with scale the first time around.
On the Rocket R58 the internals of the E61 grouphead are chromed - since Dezcal can remove chrome plating, what is the recommended descaling procedure for the R58 or a similar E61 type machine?
Dezcal Coffee/Espresso Machine Descaler
Can the Dezcal/water solution be left in a Technivorm Moccamaster CDT reservoir for a short period of time (say 10 minutes) for better scale removal WITHOUT damaging the clear plastic housing and chrome float cover? I've used this and Cleancaf back to back with one tank of water in between. I ran the machine without letting the solutions sit per instructions. A week later, the machine does not want to start again. The float is clear of debris. I have used Durgol Swiss Espresso in the past, let it sit for 10 minutes and it tarnished the chrome float cover and etched the clear plastic. I don't want that to happen again, but I want a thorough descaling. It had been about a year since I last descaled. I use purified (not distilled) bottled water 99% of the time. Thank you for your response in advance!
Dezcal Coffee/Espresso Machine Descaler
Best Answer: I would recommend, if you're wanting to let the descaler sit in the machine's water pathways for a little longer to allow it to break down any scale buildup, to put the descaler mixture into the machine in batches. I believe that given time to sit in the water tank, you can see a bit of tarnishing to that chrome-plated piece no matter the brand of descaler. So, to work around this, try making your water and descaler mixture in a separate bowl/container. Then, put about 1/3 into the tank, turn on the machine, and allow what's in the tank to be brewed, pulled into the machine. Once the water tank is clear, turn off the brewer, allow it to sit for 20 minutes, then repeat with another 1/3 of the mixture, then finally with the last 1/3. Afterward, brew two full tanks of water through to thoroughly rinse the brewer and all the pathways.
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· Stephanie AStaff on Jan 1, 2015
Just want to make sure: is Dezscal a good product for our Nouva Simonelli Oscar Professional pour over? Thanks!
Best Answer: We don't recommend descaling the Nuova Simonelli Oscar at home since it does not have a hot water valve for dispensing water. We found that it was too difficult to completely flush out the descaler via the brew head, and so we now recommend professional descaling only for that unit.
In the video it is mentioned that it can possibly etch chrome plated objects. Would it be advisable to run it straight out of the head rather than through a portafilter if you have a chrome plated PF? Or will portafilters also accumulate scale and require descaling at the same interval?
Best Answer: Since water runs through your portafilter but does not sit in it for prolonged periods of time the way water sits in a boiler, you should not really have a scale issue within your portafilter. For this reason, we typically remove the portafilter before descaling and instead run Dezcal right from your brew head.
I have used Dezcal to clean my Techniform coffee maker and have been very happy with it.
Is it the right product to use to clean and descale my teapot? I don't have much room to get inside to scrub it.
Is it the right product to use to clean and descale my teapot? I don't have much room to get inside to scrub it.
Best Answer: While you can certainly use a product like Dezcal to descale a tea pot, it will only remove scale and won't clean at the same time. I might suggest a cleaner and descaler like Cleancaf, or if you just want to descale use Dezcal, or just clean, using a cleaner made specifically for removing tea build up like the Revive Organic Tea Cleaner. I have included a few links below:
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/cleancaf-coffee-espresso-machine-cleaner-descaler
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/revive-organic-tea-cleaner
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/cleancaf-coffee-espresso-machine-cleaner-descaler
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/revive-organic-tea-cleaner
Is Dezcal fine for cleaning/descaling a drip coffee machine?
Best Answer: Yes, you can use either Dezcal or Cleancaf for descaling, which is a combination cleaner and descaler.
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/cleancaf-coffee-espresso-machine-cleaner-descaler
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/cleancaf-coffee-espresso-machine-cleaner-descaler
Hi, can you use the Dezcal powder to descale a Saeco superautomatic espresso coffee maker?
Best Answer: Yes, you can use Dezcal to descale your Saeco superautomatic machine. Check out the link below for tips:
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/service/tech-tips/descaling-home-espresso-machine
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/service/tech-tips/descaling-home-espresso-machine
Hi, can you use the Dezcal powder to descale a DeLonghi superautomatic espresso coffee maker?
Best Answer: It is recommended that you use the DeLonghi brand descaler for descaling your DeLonghi superautomatic espresso machine: http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/DeLonghi-Descaler-500-ml-p/scg22612.htm
Can I use it for Nescafe Dolce Gusto ?
Can I use Dezcal on a Pavoni espresso machine??
Oscar Meza: Hi, can you use the Dezcal powder to descale a Breville BES840XL The Infuser espresso coffee maker?
Reviews
- EXCELLENT PRODUCT!Review by Laurie
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FINALLY, JUST WHAT I NEEDEDPrice Quality Value
FOR OUR TECHNIVORM
MOCCAMASTER!
WORKS EASILY, WITH BEAUTIFUL RESULTS. (Posted on 1/3/2015) - excellant product.Review by Nita Cunningham
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I was refered by Saceo. I had been getting it there, as that is where we purchased our expresso machine. They are no longer caring it , do to being sold to Phillips. They were happy to give me your phone number & I ordered and it came in 2 days. I am impressed. (Posted on 6/26/2013)Price Quality Value - Excellent productReview by Rainy
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Not only were we pleased with the purchase, but your Service Department is FANTASTIC! Great experience all around. Thanks to all. (Posted on 9/3/2012)Price Quality Value - Very effective scale removerReview by Elisabeth
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Descaling a coffee machine is made easier and painless with this product.Price Quality Value
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(Posted on 5/21/2012) - Good InvestmentReview by Kathy
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Very easy to use. I purchased this because my office Delonghi automatic expresso maker got stopped up. Turns out, it was something gummed up inside the machine, not calcifications, so cleaning the inside parts manually are what did the trick. However, having this product motivated my husband to come in and fix my machine.Price Quality Value
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(Posted on 5/16/2012) - a duty every few months: descale!Review by ruxtoncoffeedrinker
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the package comes with several envelopes, good for a descaling each.Price Quality Value
So it will last a long time.
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(Posted on 5/15/2012) - Superb cleaner for my aging machineReview by Freaky Friday
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Used a couple packets of the Dezcal on my aging Starbucks Barista that I bought used. After, almost a night & day difference. Pump is quieter, foaming nozzle has much better output, and my brewhead seems to have better flow as well.Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use, Easy To Clean
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(Posted on 5/15/2012) - Phenomenal DezcalReview by Scott
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Easy to follow directions. I'd suggest using the concentrated commercial strength directions initially. This product really works well. I had an old espresso machine that had buildup to the point that the pump worked but no water came out. I almost bought a new machine but tried Dezcal first(1packet then a second packet) and have continued using the machine every day with quarterly 1 packet Dezcal tuneups......saved me a ton of money..sorry Gail and Kat!Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use, Commercial Grade
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(Posted on 5/7/2012) - Keeps our machine purringReview by Julie lover of espresso
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Dezcal is easy to use and descales our machine perfectly. It keeps our machine running smoothly.Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use, Commercial Grade
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(Posted on 3/8/2012) - Easy to doReview by Bevan
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I have been lax about descaling, but this product is pretty straightforward, just drop one pill in you water tank with the prescribed amount of water, and run through. Then rinse lots.Price Quality Value
Easy, shouldn't have put it off so long.
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(Posted on 1/3/2012) - I Think it WorksReview by Paul
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Without stripping down the machine I am assuming that the descale solution is doing its job. The light came on one week after my refurb Saeco Talea Giro arrived, which was a surprise considering I was using double filtered water, but it went off after descaling with this stuff and has not come back on again since. So, I guess it is happy now!Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use
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(Posted on 12/21/2011) - Durgol better but Dezcal still quite gooReview by BryanJensen
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Durgol decalcifier seems to work quicker, better and with less mess. However two cleanings is about $12, if I get it on discount.Dezcal requires extra dissolving and running more volume through the machine with a longer rinse time. It still seems to work quite nice but not quite as good as Durgol. But at[$] for 4 treatments I think the effectiveness is close enough to Durgol and extra time worth the savings.Price Quality Value
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Commercial Grade
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Messy (Posted on 12/1/2011) - Dezcal -great for your coffee makerReview by wyosue
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I love the ease with which this stuff dissolves, and although I hate the process - it works like a dream!Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use
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(Posted on 9/14/2011) - Serves the purpose.Review by Ksenya
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Good quality of descaler, does the job.Price Quality Value
Thanks Seattle Coffee gear!
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(Posted on 9/13/2011) - Worked greatReview by emmaregina1
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Used as recommended by SCG to clean my Rancilio Silvia.Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use
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(Posted on 6/24/2011) - Does it's jobReview by Joemomma
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Seems to work fine,But I haven't noticed a difference in my machine to judge it by, probably due to its newness. I have hard well water, so I will update at a later datePrice Quality Value
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(Posted on 5/11/2011) - Worked wellReview by David
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I used other methods to descale my machine, but this seemed to work faster while removing more of the scale.Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use
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(Posted on 3/22/2011) - CleanReview by IncHulk
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CleanPrice Quality Value
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Easy To Use, Easy To Clean
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None (Posted on 3/10/2011) - Wow, this stuff worked wonders!Review by EW
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I had no idea how much this stuff would improve the function of my machine.Price Quality Value
For sure I'll use Dezcal every 6 months or so.
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(Posted on 3/2/2011) - Good StuffReview by Jorge the coffee dude
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It does the job it says it will do. I use it on my Rocket and Mocha Master and have no complaints.Price Quality Value
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It works great
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None (Posted on 11/27/2010) - good stuff!Review by Espresso Lover
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worked great for cleaning a machine that hadn't been used in 2 years!Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use
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(Posted on 10/26/2010) - Better than CleancafReview by Coffee Joe
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Much better as a descailer than Cleancaf, which is also made by Urnex. Machine runs much quieter and with much less effort.Price Quality Value
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Easy To Use
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None (Posted on 7/8/2010) - Clean as can beReview by IndyEspresso
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I had de-scaled my espresso machine couple of weeks ago with a different product thinking it would take care of the scale build up, I was wrong. The steam pressure was getting kind of weak so I thought it would be a good idea to try this out. I ended up getting this product and followed Gail's instructions from youtube video on how to use this product. Boy did it help; stuff came flowing out of my espresso machine as though I hadn't cleaned it in months. Now the pressure is back to normal and I couldn't be happier.Price Quality Value
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(Posted on 4/1/2010)