Cleaning & Maintenance

Backflush detergent, descaler, and blind baskets keep shots sweet and valves healthy. The unsexy kit that protects every other purchase on this site.

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Picks

Espresso Supply

Verdict · Backflush disc for cleaning 58mm group heads

About $10

Puly

Verdict · Detergent powder for backflushing and portafilter cleaning

About $20

Generic

Verdict · Backflush/cleaning tablets for oils in group heads and brew paths

About $15

ACTIVE

Verdict · Café-standard descaler for boilers, thermoblocks, and kettles

About $15

Urnex

Verdict · Café-standard backflush detergent for portafilter machines

About $20

TIMEMORE

Verdict · Simple nylon brush for burrs, baskets, and counters

About $10

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