Ah, coffee—the beloved beverage that gets us up in the morning. Heck, we love the stuff so much that we sometimes come around for another cup hours later just to stave off the afternoon slump. Yes, ...

Not cleaning your coffee maker may lower the quality of your brew and even damage the machine. Take a look at your coffee maker’s manual and check for any cleaning instructions from the manufacturer.

According to the National Coffee Association, the average person drinks three cups of joe daily, which makes for all the more reason to learn how to clean a coffee maker. We get it: It’s easy to ...