Simple Tip - Easy Way to Clean Your Coffee Carafe

Here is a simple way to clean out your coffee carafe - without having to wait on the dishwasher.

I "deep" clean my carafe out weekly and this is what I do - This helps get rid of the stubborn coffee stains.

I soak my carafe in 1 - 2 tbsp of OxyClean and 1 tsp (or a few foaming pumps - see my earlier post on how to stretch a buck) of dish soap.  I allow it to soak for 10-15 minutes and then I rinse.  It comes sparkling clean.

If you do not have OxyClean around, you can use 1/4 cup baking soda instead.  I haven't tried this yet but might next time to see how it works.  Baking soda is so much cheaper (possibly safer/more eco friendly) but I do love OxyClean.

I wonder if you use some vinegar and baking soda how it would clean (instead of the soap & soda)?  Remember making lava for science projects in school - I love the foaming action.  I mix OxyClean & bleach sometimes when I launder whites just because it foams up like crazy.  Love it!! :-)