I live in a hard water area, so I know I need to descale my coffee machine more often than I think. Most of the best espresso machines — like Breville and De'Longhi — and the best coffee makers — like ...

Cleanliness is something you should consider prior to splurging on an expensive coffee maker, but if you already have one (even if it isn't expensive) you should know how to give it a proper cleanse.