Here's everything you need to tackle stubborn stains from your mugs, descale a coffee pot or remove residue from an espresso machine.

Does your morning shot of espresso taste off? Milk suddenly slow to foam? Your espresso machine may slowly regress in terms of quality and efficiency, suddenly escalating to a noticeable breaking ...

With frequent use, your espresso machine or coffee maker can build up limescale, calcium carbonate and general gross gunk, affecting the longevity of the machine and the taste of your morning cup.

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This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Guide to Coffee, a two-week focus on everything coffee, from the best methods for brewing it to the best machines to do so and the accessories and gear you ...