Professional Cleaning for Consistent Espresso Quality
A clean espresso machine is one of the most important factors in producing consistent, great-tasting coffee. During daily operation, coffee oils, fine coffee particles and organic residues gradually accumulate inside the brew group and brewing circuit. If left untreated, these deposits may affect flavour, aroma, crema stability and extraction consistency.
DUSTY CAFF 900 g is a professional cleaning powder developed for routine espresso machine maintenance. It is suitable for daily or scheduled Backflush cleaning as well as for soaking removable metal coffee-contact components.
Recommended Applications
- Backflush cleaning of compatible espresso machines.
- Cleaning the brew group.
- Cleaning the three-way solenoid valve.
- Cleaning portafilters.
- Cleaning filter baskets.
- Cleaning blind filters.
- Cleaning removable stainless steel coffee-contact components.
Compatible With Most Professional Espresso Machines
DUSTY CAFF is suitable for most commercial and semi-professional espresso machines that support the Backflush procedure.
Compatible with many machines manufactured by:
- La Marzocco
- Nuova Simonelli
- Victoria Arduino
- Faema
- Rancilio
- Rocket Espresso
- Lelit
- ECM
- Profitec
- Bezzera
- Ascaso
- Sanremo
- and many other compatible espresso machines.
Always consult your espresso machine manufacturer's instructions before performing a detergent Backflush cycle.
Suggested Cleaning Routine
Regular maintenance helps preserve coffee quality and supports reliable machine performance.
- Daily Backflush according to machine manufacturer recommendations.
- Daily cleaning of the portafilter and filter baskets.
- Weekly soaking of removable metal components.
- Periodic inspection of the shower screen and group gasket.
- Routine maintenance according to the espresso machine service schedule.
Common Cleaning Mistakes
- Cleaning only with water.
- Skipping regular Backflush procedures.
- Using household detergents.
- Confusing descaling products with coffee cleaners.
- Insufficient rinsing after detergent cleaning.
- Ignoring coffee oil build-up inside the brew group.
Following a regular cleaning schedule helps maintain a cleaner brewing circuit and more consistent espresso quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it be used every day?
Yes. Daily use is common in commercial coffee environments when recommended by the espresso machine manufacturer.
Can it clean portafilters?
Yes. Metal portafilters and filter baskets can be cleaned by soaking according to the recommended procedure.
Does it remove limescale?
No. A dedicated descaling product is required for removing mineral scale.
Is it suitable for home espresso machines?
Yes, provided the machine supports Backflush cleaning or removable metal components are being cleaned separately.
KOHRconcept Recommendation
Routine espresso machine cleaning is one of the simplest ways to preserve coffee quality and extend equipment life. Regular removal of coffee oils and brewing residues helps maintain clean flavour, stable extraction and reliable daily operation.
Safety Information
- Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Thoroughly rinse all cleaned components before preparing beverages.
- Always follow the instructions provided on the product label.