{"id":82082,"date":"2026-02-18T15:33:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/egrocoffee.com\/en\/blog\/news\/\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:00:22","slug":"how-to-clean-egro-commercial-coffee-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/egrocoffee.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/how-to-clean-egro-commercial-coffee-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean\u200b\u200b Egro\u200b\u2019s\u200b fully automatic \u200bcommercial\u200b\u200b\u200b coffee machines"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Periodic washing and cleaning of fully automatic \u200bcommercial\u200b\u200b coffee machines<\/strong> involves much more than just simple compliance with hygiene standards or the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations. Neither long nor complicated procedures, these essential practices directly affect the quality of drinks, customer experience<\/strong>, and the longevity of your coffee machine<\/strong>.<\/p>

Quality is the result of a perfect balance of technology, skill, ingredients, and attention to detail. The latest fully automatic machines have redefined the concept of quality throughout the coffee industry. In this new scenario, one strategic aspect involves cleaning and washing your \u200bcommercial \u200bcoffee machine<\/strong>, which is just as important as choosing the coffee beans, fresh milk, and soluble products and drawing up a menu.<\/p>

Egro fully automatic \u200bcoffee \u200bmachines<\/strong> are a true example of this new generation of coffee machines. Designed to handle high volumes, maintain constant quality for each preparation, and work uninterruptedly, their automation dramatically simplifies the barista\u2019s work and also speeds up the widest range of coffee services. To maintain high performance standards and quality over time, your professional coffee machine requires a constant care, cleaning, and washing routine<\/strong>. And these operations are exactly what brings into play the added value of an Egro fully automatic coffee machine. Advanced electronics, programmable functions, and new monitoring and analysis systems\u2014also remotely via telemetry\u2014enable automation of nearly all the operations needed to guarantee the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness for these coffee machines<\/strong>. They ensure maximum results in terms of reliability and quality with minimal effort and reduced management costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cleaning professional coffee machines: why it is important<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every professional coffee machine, even the most advanced, benefits enormously from periodic care, which ranges from daily cleaning to weekly routines<\/strong>. You could even see these operations as a kind of \u201cinspection\u201d, important for both maintaining performance over time and protecting your investment.<\/p>

Periodic cleaning cycles and frequent rinsing<\/strong> are essential for maintaining the quality of drinks, eliminating minor accumulations that may affect dosing precision and reducing the risk of malfunctions due to wear and tear of parts or circuit blockages.<\/p>

A professional coffee machine that is cleaned regularly<\/strong> dispenses better drinks, minimises unexpected technical problems, improves staff efficiency and, most importantly, plays a crucial role in the business\u2019s reputation.<\/p>

The technology built into Egro fully automatic machines<\/strong> was designed to make all of this simple, fast, and intuitive. The real difference, however, lies in the people, the operators who look after the equipment every day. Their attention is what generates the quality perceived by the customer in every cup.<\/p>

A complete washing and cleaning programme<\/strong>, supported by periodic maintenance as per the manufacturer\u2019s protocols, guarantees greater machine reliability and protects the quality of the drinks prepared over time. In addition to preventing and treating the formation of limescale, daily cleaning of the parts that come into contact with coffee and milk is essential. Oily or protein-based residues are continuously deposited during service and may alter the taste and aroma of drinks. The cleaning systems are designed to run the cleaning and rinsing cycles quickly and automatically to keep the machine at maximum operating capacity while minimising the impact on service continuity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Clear protocols and guided procedures: \u200bcommercial\u200b\u200b coffee machine cleaning requires structured management supported by smart technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Today, technology is key. Advanced systems, such as those developed by\u00a0Egro,\u00a0monitor\u00a0the state of cleanliness in real time<\/strong>,\u00a0recommend which cleaning cycles to run<\/strong>,\u00a0note incomplete activities<\/strong>, and\u00a0optimise the consumption<\/strong>\u00a0of water and detergent. Remote monitoring, which is available today through telemetry systems such as\u00a0Egro\u00a0Kitchen Connect<\/strong>, also allows managers to check the status of connected machines at\u00a0different locations, enabling constant remote monitoring and reducing the risk of breakdowns.<\/p>

Also essential are personnel training,\u00a0clear protocols\u00a0preparation\u00a0,\u00a0and\u00a0periodic programming<\/strong>\u00a0to schedule and automate all operations. Workers cannot be solely responsible for managing a professional coffee machine. They need a well-defined plan that includes daily and weekly operations, in addition to any extraordinary maintenance. Another\u00a0important factor\u00a0is the availability of\u00a0guided procedures<\/strong>, which are available, for example, with\u00a0Egro\u00a0Next<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Egro\u00a0MoDe<\/a>; these should be clear and easy to follow for all staff members. Intuitive systems, clear interfaces, alerts, scheduled notices, and guided cycles drastically reduce the need for lengthy worker training and\u00a0maintain\u00a0an excellent level of control, even in businesses with a high staff turnover.<\/p>

Professional cleaning for<\/strong>\u00a0commercial<\/strong>\u00a0coffee machines<\/strong>\u00a0calls\u00a0for a series of conscious choices, smart technology, and scheduled routines. This preserves drink quality, protects your investment, and\u00a0maintains\u00a0high productivity while avoiding unexpected risks and ensuring that the machine always works perfectly.<\/p>

In a market where clients notice every detail, a clean, well-maintained machine is a true mark of quality and professionalism. It is a daily commitment that protects your company\u2019s reputation,\u00a0guarantees consistent\u00a0products, and\u00a0allows the people using the machine to focus on what really matters: serving quality drinks every day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our recommendations for daily cleaning of Egro fully automatic \u200bcommercial\u200b\u200b \u200b coffee machines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With\u00a0Egro\u00a0fully automatic machines<\/strong>, all\u00a0circuit cleaning<\/strong>\u00a0operations can be managed directly from the\u00a0touch screen<\/strong>. The main menu provides quick access to the settings for washing and rinsing the circuits. Passwords can be set for the various menus and submenus, allowing access only to certain authorised members of staff.\u00a0Let\u2019s\u00a0take a detailed look at the main cleaning operations that should be programmed and carried out on the\u00a0Egro\u00a0fully automatic machine, differentiating daily operations from those to be completed at least once a week.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cleaning cycles for internal circuits<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The most important operation is a\u00a0full clean of all the\u00a0<\/strong>coffee\u00a0<\/strong>machine\u2019s internal circuits<\/strong>. Depending on the configuration of your\u00a0Egro\u00a0machine, cleaning cycles can be launched with a guided procedure for the coffee circuit, milk circuit, or combined cycle for both. For all\u00a0Egro\u00a0professional machines, we recommend\u00a0running the cleaning cycle of all circuits once a day<\/strong>, before or after service hours.\u00a0After starting the cleaning cycle from the menu, all the worker needs to do is add the specific detergent and follow the steps in the guided procedure shown on the touch screen until the process is complete. The entire process takes just a few minutes.<\/p>\n

For\u00a0rinsing cycles<\/strong>, each circuit can be treated individually: coffee, milk, and soluble products. In addition to rinsing a\u00a0circuit\u00a0when necessary,\u00a0Egro\u00a0fully automatic coffee machines also offer the\u00a0option\u00a0to set an\u00a0automatic rinse<\/strong>\u00a0to run for a certain length of time after each drink is dispensed. A different time can also be set to quickly rinse each circuit.<\/p>\n

We recommend using the advanced functions offered by\u00a0Egro\u00a0professional machines to\u00a0schedule and plan both cleaning cycles<\/strong>\u2014choosing the day of the week and start time\u2014and automatic rinses<\/strong>. These functions make machine management easy, help workers, keep the circuits clean, and limit cross-contamination between ingredients in the various drinks, without slowing down\u00a0work flows. Other\u00a0very useful\u00a0functions are also available in the settings menu, such as\u00a0activating reminders for workers<\/strong>\u00a0and blocking all dispensing when cleaning reminders are ignored. This function is important for protecting quality, thereby avoiding the build-up of milk or coffee residue, which would otherwise compromise the quality of the drinks.<\/p>\n

It is also important to spend some time every week on the external parts of the machine, as well as the inner parts that can be easily dismantled from the main unit without the help of an\u00a0Egro\u00a0technician.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cleaning a manual or automatic steam wand<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In addition to the milk circuits,\u00a0steam wands for frothing milk<\/strong>\u00a0also require dedicated daily cleaning. Manual steam wands and automatic versions such as\u00a0iSteam\u00a0Pro are a valuable resource for businesses serving beverages with high-quality frothed fresh milk.\u00a0As they work with fresh milk at\u00a0high temperatures,\u00a0daily cleaning<\/strong>\u00a0is essential.<\/p>

To correctly clean a manual or automatic steam wand, we recommend\u00a0soaking it in a specific detergent solution<\/strong>\u00a0in a container or directly in the milk frothing jug. This avoids dismantling the steam wand from the main unit,\u00a0eliminates\u00a0any milk residue, and dissolves any limescale on the wand. Once the liquid has done its job and the nozzles are clean, the wand must be soaked in a bowl with clean water and steam dispensed to rinse it completely.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

For more detailed cleaning, we also recommend\u00a0unscrewing and washing the nozzle at the end of the wand<\/strong>. If\u00a0done correctly\u00a0every day after service hours, these simple operations ensure consistently\u00a0optimal\u00a0milk texture and froth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cleaning the dispensing nozzle and drain tray<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The\u00a0dispensing nozzle on fully automatic coffee machines<\/strong>\u00a0is an element that should receive more attention. Each extraction passes through this part, and it is natural for residue to accumulate over time. On\u00a0Egro\u00a0fully automatic machines, just lift the outer cover to access the nozzle and\u00a0clean it carefully with a brush<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For more detailed cleaning, the\u00a0dispensing nozzle<\/strong>\u00a0can be\u00a0detached from the main unit<\/strong>, dismantled, and left to soak in a cleaning solution for a few hours. The dispensing nozzle can also be\u00a0washed in a dishwasher<\/strong>\u00a0with a specific detergent.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0outer parts of the coffee machine<\/strong>\u00a0also deserve cleaning at the end of every full day of service, but here the keyword is gentleness. A damp cloth is all you need to clean the panels of the body, the cup tray grid, and the drain tray. A small brush is perfect for reaching into the holes in the tray and removing any hidden residue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Release the locking lever to remove the\u00a0coffee and soluble products hoppers<\/strong>\u00a0from the main unit. After emptying them, clean with a damp cloth and brush. This is a quick, simple operation, highly recommended for dissolving oil and removing any sort of residue from the internal walls of the hopper.<\/p>

Only in extreme cases\u00a0it is necessary to use\u00a0specific products<\/strong>. These are formulated to dissolve grease without leaving residues or\u00a0odours, or\u00a0requiring rinsing under running water.<\/p>

The\u00a0hopper must always be perfectly dry<\/strong>\u00a0before it is fitted back onto the main unit. Regular cleaning of the hopper (at least once a week) prevents the accumulation of oil released by the coffee beans, which may turn rancid and alter the taste of the coffee, spoiling the quality of the drinks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One factor that is often underestimated regards the choice of\u00a0products for cleaning professional coffee machines<\/strong>. The use of unsuitable detergents, generic sprays, or household solutions may damage your machine. These products can corrode the internal parts of the coffee machine, leave residues, and compromise normal operation of more delicate parts.<\/p>\n

Professional machines are designed to interact with\u00a0specific detergents<\/strong>\u00a0calibrated to dissolve coffee oil, milk proteins, and limescale without damaging the components or circuits. In addition to compromising drink quality and food safety, the use of unapproved detergents may void warranties or service plans, leading to unexpected costs. To protect your machine over time and\u00a0maintain\u00a0its high performance, you must use only recommended products, respect the dosages, and follow the cleaning procedures described in detail in the technical manuals.<\/p>\n

Our cleaning products are laboratory tested and certified by international bodies. They guarantee thorough cleaning and effective protection for the circuits and all internal parts of our professional\u00a0coffee machines. You can\u00a0purchase\u00a0all the products recommended for cleaning\u00a0Egro\u00a0fully automatic coffee machines on our\u00a0Customer Support portal<\/a>\u00a0and also\u00a0download technical manuals and watch cleaning tutorials by\u00a0Egro\u00a0technicians.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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