Tips for cleaning mocha pot! Can the mocha pot be used when it is black? Guide to cleaning and maintenance of mocha pots!

I suddenly found that although Qianjie shared a lot of articles about the use of mocha pot and the production of mocha pot coffee, it never seemed to mention how the mocha pot should be cleaned and maintained after use. As a result, the backstage can often receive all kinds of friends asking the same question: what if the mocha pot has been "blackened"?

The so-called "blackening" refers to the blackening and spots caused by oxidation in the mocha pot. This is usually the result of improper cleaning after the use of the mocha pot. This made Qianjie suddenly enlightened. The use of mocha pots and the production of coffee are important, but they also play an equally important role in cleaning and maintenance. Good maintenance, a pot handed down for three generations, people still walk the pot (exaggerated); poor maintenance, not only the service life of the mocha pot will be shortened, but also will make the mocha pot tainted with odor, and then have a certain impact on the taste of coffee.

So today Qianjie will share the correct cleaning and maintenance of mocha pots, and how to improve the mocha pots after "blackening" (oxidation). Then the first thing to share is the clean square style of mocha pots after use!

The daily cleaning of the mocha pot may be that many friends think that the mocha pot will be rinsed with detergent after use. There's nothing to pay attention to. But in fact, these two aspects are precisely the two aspects that need to be paid attention to most, because if you are not careful, the mocha pot may be oxidized.

At present, the mocha pots on the market can be divided into two types: aluminum mocha pot and stainless steel mocha pot. As the name implies, it is the difference in material. Depending on the material, the way we clean needs to be different. One of the most important things to pay attention to is the cleaning of aluminum mocha pots. Because aluminum material is easy to react with alkaline components or chlorine in various detergents, and then lead to corrosion, oxidation and other "blackening" reactions. Moreover, due to the strong adsorption of aluminum mocha pot, it is also easy to absorb the taste of detergent residue, and then affect the subsequent production of coffee flavor.

Therefore, when we clean the aluminum mocha pot, it is best to avoid the use of all kinds of detergents and only rinse with clean water. The stainless steel mocha pot is relatively better because it has strong corrosion resistance and can use auxiliary items such as detergent, but it is best to avoid aprons when using detergents, because detergents will accelerate the aging of aprons and lead to a decrease in tightness. Whether it is stainless steel or aluminum mocha teapot, you need to avoid using steel wire balls and other sanding tools. Otherwise, the surface and coating of the mocha pot will be scratched, which will not only make the appearance less beautiful, but also speed up the oxidation.

Then when we finish cleaning, we must not rush to assemble the mocha pot. Instead, the water in the pot should be dried before it can be assembled. Otherwise, it will also cause the mocha kettle to oxidize and blacken. (it is best to use inverted buckle to dry)

The removal of the apron of the mocha kettle mentioned earlier that it is necessary to avoid the rubber ring when using detergent, and here the front street will focus on this point, because many friends believe that the mocha kettle has only three components: the upper pot, the powder bowl, and the sink, so only these three parts are washed during cleaning, and then the rubber ring and filter are ignored.

But in fact, the filter screen and rubber ring of the mocha pot are the objects that need to be paid close attention to! Because there are a lot of coffee liquid and coffee grounds hidden in the rubber ring and filter, it is difficult to get all the dirt out just by flushing, so we need to remove them and clean them inside. Right! They can be dismantled and very simple! We just need to prepare an arbitrary tool (never be sharp), press against the inner ring of the apron, then tilt it up a corner, and finally take it out by hand!

The rubber ring is the key tool for fixing the filter screen, so when the rubber ring is removed, the filter will also fall off, and then we can flush and clean them, as well as the interior of the mocha kettle.

When we finish cleaning and prepare to reinstall, we must make sure that the concave side of the filter faces the inside and convex side, otherwise after the assembly is completed, the mocha kettle will leak. Then the rubber ring is just like the coffee machine, it will continue to wear out. With the increase of the number of times of use, it will continue to be worn away, until it can not play a sealing effect. Then at this time, we need to buy a brand-new rubber ring to replace it through online shopping or offline purchase. Generally speaking, the life of an apron is about one year, depending on the frequency of use. When using it, you can pay attention to the degree of sealing, if there is liquid leakage, you need to replace the rubber ring in time.

If your mocha pot has been oxidized under improper cleaning (such as oxidized spots, stripes), it doesn't matter. Because, as mentioned in the manual of the mocha pot, the mocha pot is made of food-grade aluminum alloy, so normal oxidation is not harmful to the human body.

But if you think these spots will be diaphragmatic, try mixing white vinegar / lemon juice with water, and then soak the oxidation position of the mocha kettle for about an hour.

The oxides can be reduced by washing after soaking and then drying (depending on the degree of oxidation). So the above is the cleaning guide for the mocha pot. At the end of Qianjie, I would like to remind you again that after using the mocha pot, you must not forget to clean it, and at the same time, it must be dried to avoid shortening the service life of the mocha pot.

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