As you keep using your coffeemaker, over a period of time, coffee oils and minerals from water tend to form scales and deposits inside your coffeemaker. It is a good idea to thoroughly clean your coffee maker periodically to remove the scales and deposits. This is a simple process requiring nothing more than some baking soda and a bottle brush.
The step by step process for cleaning a french press is given below:
- Fill the french press with warm water after removing the plunger
- Sprinkle some baking soda and scrub the container with a bottle brush
- Rinse the plunger thoroughly with water and wipe clean with a cloth