Clean coffee maker with vinegar

How to clean a coffee maker with vinegar
Step 1:  Rinse off all part of the coffee maker including the carafe, coffee basket and depending upon your particular model any and all removable parts.

Step 2:  Fill the water reservoir about 20% to the top with vinegar and the rest of the way with cold water.

Step 3:  Run a regular brew cycle without the coffee.

Step 4:  Dump the contents of the coffee pot and rinse thoroughly.

Step 5:  Rinse all parts again and fill reservoir with clean cold water.

Step 6:  Run a full brewing cycle with only water.

Step 7:  Repeat step 5 & 6 until you can no longer smell the vinegar.

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In my experience the purchased product works much better on the stains.