- How do I use Dezcal?
- Dissolve the powder in warm water at the ratio on the tub, run the solution through the machine, let it sit, then rinse with clean water until the taste and smell are gone.
- Is it safe for all coffee machines?
- It suits most espresso, drip and pod machines and kettles. Check your manual first: some makers advise against acid descalers on aluminum or soft-metal parts.
- How is it different from a liquid descaler?
- You mix the powder yourself, so you can weaken or strengthen the solution for light or heavy scale. Liquids are pre-mixed and simpler but fixed in strength.
- Does it leave a taste or smell?
- It is odorless and fragrance free, but rinse thoroughly after use so no acid residue stays in the machine.
- How often should I descale?
- In hard-water areas, every one to three months for espresso machines and more often for kettles. Soft water stretches the interval.
- Is it NSF certified and biodegradable?
- Yes, it carries NSF certification for food-equipment use and is biodegradable.
- Where is the Urnex Dezcal Activated Descaler cheapest?
- At Brûlerie du Quai, for $17.00, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Urnex Dezcal Activated Descaler?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Brûlerie du Quai, Blue Star Coffee, Kitchway, Cremashop.eu, The Kitchen Barista.