Urnex · Cleaning & Maintenance
Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder
Verdict
Café-standard backflush detergent for portafilter machines
Cafiza is the industry-standard espresso cleaner for backflushing and soaking portafilters — better matched to real espresso maintenance than multipurpose kitchen tablets. Use with a blind basket on machines that support backflush; rinse thoroughly. Keep descaler as a separate mineral-removal step.
About $20
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Pros
- Café-standard backflush chemistry
- Large 566g tub lasts months
- Works with blind-basket routines
- Trusted across prosumer machines
Cons
- Not a descaler — minerals need a separate product
- Powder handling requires care
- Overuse without rinsing tastes harsh
Who it's for
Anyone with a backflushable espresso machine who wants proper group-head hygiene.
Specs
- Type
- Backflush detergent
- Size
- 566 g
- Use with
- Blind basket
- Brand
- Urnex
- Not for
- Descaling alone
Guides that mention this product
- An Espresso Cleaning Routine That Actually Sticks
Backflush detergent vs tablets vs descaler — what each bottle is for, and a weekly cadence that protects taste.
