If your coffee maker does not have a clean function, simply press Brew Now as if you were brewing a regular pot of coffee. Then brew this mixture as if you were brewing a regular pot of coffee.

Coffee, you should be cleaning all removable parts of your coffee maker after every use. That includes the coffee carafe and for single brew machines, like Keurigs, the reusable pod, the drip tray ...

If your morning brew tastes more bitter than usual, it might be a sign that it's time to clean your coffee maker. (Getty) ...