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Habit 1: The Group Head Flush (The Daily Rinse)
Action: Immediately after pulling a shot, run water through the group head for a few seconds.
Benefit: Rinses away loose coffee oils and grounds before they dry and cake inside the screen/gasket.
Habit 2: The Portafilter Wipe
Action: Immediately knock out the puck and wipe the portafilter basket clean with a cloth.
Benefit: Prevents dried grounds from sticking to the basket holes, ensuring consistent extraction next time.
Habit 3: The Steam Wand Purge and Wipe
Action: After frothing, purge the steam wand for 1-2 seconds, then immediately wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
Benefit: The purge clears milk from the inside; the wipe removes milk from the outside. Prevents dried milk from blocking the tiny steam holes.
Habit 4: The Backflush (Weekly or Bi-Weekly)
Action: This is the most important cleaning habit. Use a blind basket and specialized cleaning powder/tablet.
Benefit: Cleans the three-way solenoid valve and removes heavy oil buildup that soap and water cannot touch.
Habit 5: The Reservoir/Plumbed Check
Action (Reservoir users): Change the water daily; don’t just top it off.
Action (Plumbed users): Note the date of the last water filter change.
Benefit: Fresh water prevents scale buildup, which is the machine’s number one killer
