Coffee machine accessories and cleaners in our range cover descalers, water filters, cleaning tablets, cleaning cartridges and milk system parts for owners of automatic and espresso machines. Brands include SEVERIN, PHILIPS, GASTROBACK and De'Longhi. Most items are made for specific machine families, so they suit anyone replacing a part or keeping a machine free of limescale and coffee oils.
How to choose coffee machine accessories and cleaners
Machine compatibility. Check the exact model or series before anything else. Filters, cartridges and milk systems are usually shaped for particular machines, and a part that looks similar may not seat or seal properly. The model number is normally on the rating plate or in the manual.
The job you need done. Descalers remove limescale from the boiler and pipework, while cleaning tablets deal with coffee oils and residue in the brewing unit. Our range includes descalers, cleaning tablets, cleaning cartridges and descaler cartridges, so decide which task is due. One product rarely replaces the other.
Water hardness. In hard water areas limescale builds up faster, so descaling is needed more often. A water filter slows this down and can also improve taste. Water filters are one of the larger groups in our range, and they are worth considering if your machine accepts one.
Cartridge or liquid and tablet formats. Some machines take a cleaning or descaler cartridge that works through the built-in programme, while others need a liquid descaler or tablets added to the tank or brew chamber. Your manual states which format the machine supports. Follow it, as the wrong product can leave residue or trigger error messages.
Milk system care. If your machine froths milk automatically, the milk system is where residue gathers fastest. A replacement milk system is available in our range, and it is worth keeping cleaning products for milk circuits on hand if you drink milk-based coffee daily.
Coffee machine accessory and cleaner brands we carry
- SEVERIN: a German household appliance maker, and the largest brand in this category in our range.
- PHILIPS: known for its AquaClean water filter system, which is designed to reduce how often descaling is needed on compatible machines.
- GASTROBACK: a German brand that makes espresso machines and kitchen appliances, with matching care products for them.
- De'Longhi: an Italian maker of bean-to-cup and espresso machines, with its own descalers and water filters for them.
- SIEMENS and BOSCH: sister brands from the same German group, both making fully automatic coffee machines with dedicated cleaning and descaling products.
- JURA: a Swiss maker of premium automatic coffee machines, whose machines run guided cleaning programmes with their own tablets and filters.
- BIALETTI: the Italian company behind the classic Moka stovetop pot.
Also in our range: KRUPS, SAECO, NIVONA and ARIETE.
Coffee machine cleaners and accessories: frequently asked questions
How often should I descale my coffee machine?
Most manufacturers recommend descaling every few months, and more often if you live in a hard water area or use the machine several times a day. Many automatic machines show a reminder when it is due. Follow that prompt or the schedule in your manual.
Do I need a water filter for my coffee machine?
A water filter is not essential, but it helps in hard water areas. It reduces the minerals that cause limescale and can improve the taste of the coffee. Check first that your machine has a filter holder and which filter type it takes.
Can I use vinegar instead of a descaler?
Vinegar is generally not recommended. Many manufacturers advise against it because it can affect rubber seals, leave a smell and may not dissolve limescale as thoroughly. A descaler made for coffee machines is the safer option and is less likely to void a warranty.
What is the difference between a descaler and cleaning tablets?
A descaler removes limescale from the water system, while cleaning tablets remove coffee oils and residue from the brewing unit. They do different jobs and are used at different intervals. Most automatic machines need both over time.
