Q&A for How to Clean a Nespresso Machine

Yes you can! Fill the container with 2 parts water and 1 part white vinegar. After you run the vinegar solution through the machine, be sure to follow up with 5 more cycles of plain water.

In my experience, leaving it closed keeps dirt or other particles from getting in.

Clean the drip tray every day. You should also empty the capsule container and change the water on a daily basis too. Be sure to descale the machine every 3 months with water and a descaling solution.

Fill the container halfway with water, then fill the rest with 1 part water and 1 part white vinegar. You don't want to use more vinegar than that because it can damage the interior of the machine.

Try lifting it upward before taking it out, as leftover coffee might be making it stick to the coffee machine. Jiggle a little until it eases out.

Some Nespresso machine drip-trays don't come out, and will just fold up, to allow you to put a taller cup under the coffee dispenser. Other drip trays should just come out when pulled. If you're having trouble pulling it out, try pulling it out as straight as possible, and make sure it's not at an angle.

Any descaler will work, just follow the instructions for descaling the Nespresso machine.

The pods will drop into a bin behind the drip tray after use. Simply pull the drip tray out, and the bin will come out with it.

Using filtered water when brewing may reduce how often you need to clean/descale the machine, if your tap water is "hard" (very mineralised) water. Professional coffee tasters say that filtered water makes coffee taste better, too, but the difference it makes to Keurig and Nespresso coffee isn't noticeable to the average consumer

Reset it by unplugging it for a few minutes. Check that the water tank is filled and correctly positioned. Descale the machine to clear any limescale buildup. Be sure the capsule is inserted properly and not jammed. Clean the machine to remove debris.

To clean the Nespresso Pixie filter, start by turning off and unplugging the machine. Remove the water tank, drip tray, and capsule container to access the filter. If your Pixie model has a removable filter, gently take it out. Rinse it under warm water, using a soft brush or cloth to remove coffee residue or buildup. For a deep clean, soak it in a mix of water and a little gentle detergent for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Allow the filter to dry completely before reassembling your machine.

Inspect parts of the machine where scale might collect, such as the water tank, drip tray, and capsule container. If possible, check the nozzle and any removable parts for scale deposits and clean them manually.

Check your Nespresso Pixie manual to understand the blinking pattern. Different patterns can indicate issues like the need for descaling, an empty water tank, or a blockage in the system.

Make sure the water tank is properly filled and seated. See if the needle or spout is clogged, and clean it gently with a paperclip if necessary. Try running water without a pod to clear any blockages or air bubbles. Descale the machine if there's mineral buildup, following the instructions. If the problem persists, unplug the machine, wait a few minutes, and try again. If none of this works, contact Nespresso customer support for help.

If your Nespresso machine does not have a descaling button, you can descale it manually. Fill the water tank with a mix of descaling solution and water as directed. Place a large container under the spout to catch the liquid. Start the machine as if brewing coffee but without a capsule, allowing the solution to run through the system. Once the tank is empty, refill it with clean water and run the machine again to rinse. Check your machine's manual for specific steps or contact Nespresso for assistance.