Here’s How To Get Rid of Espresso Smell: Secret Method Leaked

Do you know how to get rid of espresso smell from your machine, pots or cups? 

Because I’ve had so many espresso shots every day, I have tried different methods throughout the years. And I must say that there are some that work better than others. Stick around, in this article, I am going to go through a bunch of different ways to remove espresso smell from your gadgets, cups or espresso machine. 

Let’s get started. 

What makes us dislike espresso smell? 

This is strange. 

Coffee lovers love the aroma of freshly brewed espresso, but it seems everyone (including coffee lovers) can’t stand the smell of burnt espresso. This is why the aroma has turned into a strong smell that is no longer subtle that just evokes our senses. But it’s more of the unpleasant smell permeating your kitchen. So almost everyone dislikes the smell and once your espresso machine smells like this you don’t even want to brew espresso again. It’s good to know a few ways to do away with it so any time it happens, you’ll be able to react fast. 

Let’s find out how to remove the smell. 

How to remove burnt espresso smell from your brewer

If you forgot that you were brewing espresso or left the used coffee grinds for some time in the portafilter, the odds are that your espresso machine has a strong espresso machine that permeates around your kitchen. 

So how do your get rid of this? 

What’s the best way to remove the smell? 

The best way to remove the burnt espresso smell is to be proactive. 

I can’t stretch enough the importance of cleaning your espresso machine regularly. 

If you do so, you’ll be able to: 

• Enjoy coffee that tastes great every time
• Extend the lifespan of your espresso machine
• Avoid researching how to clean unpleasant burnt espresso smells
• Avoid cleaning unpleasant burnt espresso smells

I understand, being proactive is one thing. But what should you do to remove the espresso smell that’s still around your kitchen? 

Let’s have a look at a couple of ways that will help you get rid of the smell. 

Use Vinegar to get rid of the smell

Here’s how to remove the smell from your espresso machine by using vinegar:

• Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a container (you can use 2/3 of water and 1/3 of vinegar but your cleaning solution is going to be weaker). 
• Take off all the parts of your machine that can be removed (portafilter etc) 
• Put all the parts into the container and let them soak in the water and vinegar mixture for about an hour.
• Dip a dry cloth into the mix and wipe the surface of your espresso machine
• Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in another container and use it to descale your espresso machine and run it inside the machine to remove coffee grinds that have probably been stuck on the inside
• After drying the detachable parts of your machine put them back together and you’re good to go
• If the smell persists it’s wise to go over the process 1 more time. 

Use a mix of baking soda, apple cider vinegar and lemon

Let’s go over the steps of removing the smell with an alternative to the mix of vinegar: 

• Mix water with baking soda, apple cider vinegar and lemon
• Dip a dry cloth into the mixture and wipe over the outside of your espresso machine
• Take off the parts that are removable (check the manual booklet if you’re not sure) 
• Soak all the parts you remove into the mixture for about an hour 
• It’s time to run the mix through the machine to descale it (you’ll need to mix the same ingredients in this case 1 more time)

Let’s wrap it up

So you now know how to get rid of the espresso smell. If you won’t be able to get rid of the smell, then you might need to plumb your espresso brewer. To be honest with you, it’s good sometimes to have a gadget that has an espresso smell. It works as a reminder for you to brew coffee. So, if you tried all the methods I touched on above, but the smell is still there, see the smell as a reminder for coffee. It’s always good to look at the bright side of things. 

FAQ

Do you still have some burning questions on the topic? Let’s go over a number of some questions that often come up. 

Why do I need to sanitise my coffee maker? 

It’s a great idea to sanitise your coffee maker; you keep bacteria away from your machine. Bacteria spread quickly and can cause health issues. It’s wise to be proactive and sanitise your coffee maker every now and again. 

Why does my urine smell like coffee?

This is a common thing that typically happens when we have too many cups of coffee. To avoid this, it’s vital to pair each cup of coffee with a glass of water.