Q&A for How to Clean a Keurig with Vinegar

Vinegar works great for cleaning your Keurig. Just put a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water in the reservoir and run a few cycles to clear it out.

Did you go through the rinsing process at least 12 times (12 large cups worth of clean water after the solution)? You may have to fill the water reservoir a couple of times. This should wash away the scales that you descaled (calcium deposits) as well as residual solution. You want to make sure to not use any pods during the rinsing process, just water. The clumps are probably the calcium and/or the descaling solution. You can also use white vinegar to clean/descale. Again, you will need to thoroughly rinse by running about 12 large cups of water through so that it doesn't taste like vinegar or get clumps. This way is cheaper too!

You can get good results from either.

Apple cider vinegar can stain your Keurig machine. Just use normal white vinegar.

It may be due to leftover residue or air bubbles in the water lines. To resolve this, empty the water reservoir and refill it with clean water. Run multiple brew cycles without a coffee pod to flush out any remaining vinegar and clear any air bubbles. If the issue persists, check the water intake area for clogs or debris and clean it gently. Be sure all components are properly seated and connected to prevent the priming error. Regular maintenance and cleaning should keep your Keurig running smoothly.

There might be residue or air bubbles in the system. Fill the water reservoir with fresh water and run several brew cycles without a coffee pod to flush out any remaining vinegar. Check the needle for clogs or debris by gently cleaning it with a paperclip or toothpick. Ensure the water reservoir is properly seated and connected. If these steps don't resolve the issue, unplug the machine for a few minutes, then plug it back in and try again. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to Keurig's customer support for further assistance. Regular maintenance and careful cleaning should keep your Keurig in good working order.

It might be due to a clogged exit needle, a misaligned water magnet, or a stuck floater in the reservoir. Check and clean the exit needle with a paperclip. Make sure the water magnet is aligned and shake the reservoir gently if the floater is stuck. Unplug the Keurig for a few minutes, then plug it back in. If these steps don't work, contact Keurig customer support, as there may be a deeper issue. Regular maintenance helps, but you may need a replacement if all else fails.

Be sure it's plugged into a working outlet, and inspect the power cord for damage. Reset the machine by unplugging it for a few minutes. Check that the water reservoir is properly seated. If these steps don't work, contact Keurig's customer support for further assistance.