Coffee Maker Cleaner

Breaks down the scale and coffee oils that make your coffee taste bitter.

  • Single-serve, drip and espresso
  • Limescale and coffee oils
  • 24 tablets, 24 cleanings
  • Better-tasting coffee
Choose your option

What's included

  • Dishwasher Cleaner Clears grease, limescale and odour buildup $23.95
  • Coffee Maker Cleaner Descales for better-tasting coffee $24.95This product
  • Ceramic Coating Repels fingerprints, water spots and grime $38.99

What's included

  • Washing Machine Cleaner Removes odour and buildup from the drum and hoses $24.95
  • Dishwasher Cleaner Clears grease, limescale and odour buildup $23.95
  • Coffee Maker Cleaner Descales for better-tasting coffee $24.95This product
  • Ceramic Coating Repels fingerprints, water spots and grime $38.99
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Product details

Coffee oils and mineral scale build up inside the machine, where you can't see them. One BLITZ tablet clears them out and helps bring the flavour back.

  • Breaks down mineral scale and coffee oil residue
  • Cleans and descales without vinegar or measuring
  • Helps the machine brew consistently
In the box 24 tablets
Lasts 1-year supply at two cleanings a month
Works in Single-serve pod machines (including K-Cup brewers), drip and espresso machines
Shipping and returns
  • Free shipping on orders of $40 or more
  • Arrives in 2 to 3 business days across Canada
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on every order

See it in action

3 short videos

Coffee Maker Cleaner
4.8 (14)
BLITZ Coffee Maker Cleaner tablet pouch beside a coffee maker with sparkling clean water

What customers notice

94%

said their coffee tasted fresher with regular cleaning.

91%

noticed smoother brewing within the first few cleanings.

85%

saw less mineral buildup and more consistent brewing over time.

Survey of 34 BLITZ customers, 2026. Results are self-reported.

Cleaner machine, fresher coffee

The tablets break down limescale, mineral buildup and coffee oils, so your coffee maker brews smoothly and consistently.

What it cleans

  • Mineral scale and limescale
  • Coffee oil residue
  • The buildup that makes coffee taste bitter

1 tablet per cleaning, twice a month. 24 tablets, a 1-year supply.

Coffee maker reservoir with limescale on the left and clear on the right Before After

Real photos, before and after

Water run through the machine at the start and at the end of a cleaning.

Mug of yellowish water from the first cleaning cycle next to a mug of clear water from the final rinse First cycle Final rinse
First cycle and final rinse, same machine

What changed

  • The water from the first cycle came out yellowish
  • By the final rinse, it ran clear

The tablets dissolve cleanly and run through the machine without leaving any noticeable residue. … After running a full cleaning cycle, I noticed the heating plate and accessible internal parts looked noticeably cleaner.

Amazon CustomerCustomer review, Sep 2026

Real photo, taken while cleaning a coffee maker with BLITZ.

How to use

Descale in one brew cycle.

  1. Fill the reservoirFill the water tank as usual.
  2. Add a tabletDrop one tablet into the water.
  3. Run a cycleRun a brew or descale cycle without coffee.
  4. RinseRun fresh water through to rinse.
BLITZ Coffee Maker Cleaner pouch and white tablets beside a single-serve coffee maker brewing into a mug
1 Water lines and heaterTablet descales this
2 The needle or brew basketClear by hand
3 The drip trayWash it

The tablet cleans the inside. Rinse the rest.

Scale and coffee oils build up where you can't reach.

  • 1 Water lines and heater.

    One tablet twice a month clears the scale and coffee oils inside the machine.

  • 2 The needle or brew basket.

    On a pod machine, gently clear the needle with a paperclip if it clogs.

  • 3 The drip tray.

    Wash the drip tray and carafe with warm, soapy water.

Kitchen Kit · $69.95
Dishwasher, coffee maker and ceramic care in one box.

Skip the vinegar.

Vinegar can descale, but it isn't made for coffee oils, and the smell takes extra rinses to clear.

Feature BLITZ Vinegar
Removes limescale Yes Yes
Removes coffee oils YesNo
Pre-measured, no mess YesNo
Rinse cycles afterOneTwo or more
What you doDrop in a tabletMix, pour, rinse, rinse again

You'll love it. If not, it's on us.

Give BLITZ a real try at home for 30 days. If it doesn't make cleaning day easier, just write to us and we'll refund your purchase.

From our family to yoursLaval, Québec

Questions, answered

Does it work in pod, drip and espresso machines?

Yes. BLITZ Coffee Maker Cleaner works in single-serve pod machines, including K-Cup brewers, drip and multi-cup coffee makers, and espresso machines.

How do you use coffee maker cleaning tablets?

Where the BLITZ tablet goes depends on your coffee maker:

  • Single-serve pod machine: put the tablet in the pod holder, pick the largest cup size and brew.
  • Drip or espresso machine: drop the tablet in the water tank and run a brew or descale cycle without coffee.

Then throw out the water, wipe off any loosened residue and run one more full cycle with fresh water to rinse, so your coffee doesn't taste like the cleaner.

Use one tablet per cycle. With heavy scale, run a second cycle with a new tablet. Always follow your machine's manual.

How often should you clean your coffee maker?

Clean a coffee maker that makes 1 to 2 cups a day twice a month. A box of 24 BLITZ tablets is a one-year supply, about $1 a clean. Machines used more, or in an office, need it more often.

Read the full guide

Why does my coffee taste bitter?

Coffee usually tastes bitter because coffee oils and mineral scale build up inside the machine, where you can't see them. Cleaning them out with a BLITZ tablet helps bring the flavour back and keeps the machine brewing consistently.

Read the full guide

What are the ingredients?

1 descaler2 cleaners

Removes scale

Descaler Citric acid
Dissolves the mineral scale inside the water lines and heater, without the smell of vinegar.

Lifts coffee oils

Residue cutter Sodium carbonate
Also called washing soda. Helps break down the oily residue coffee leaves inside the machine.
Coffee oil remover Sodium lauryl glutamate
A gentle cleaner made from coconut oil and an amino acid. Lifts the coffee oils that can dull the flavour.

What customers say

4.8

Based on 14 reviews

  • 5★ 11
  • 4★ 3
  • 3★ 0
  • 2★ 0
  • 1★ 0

Customer photos and videos 11

  • I was impressed with how well these BLITZ Coffee Machine Cleaner & Descaler Tablets worked. I used them on my older Gaggia espresso machine, which had noticeable limescale, calcium buildup, and coffee oil residue that was affecting its performance. After following the cleaning process, the buildup was significantly reduced, and the machine was brewing much better. These coffee machine cleaning tablets are easy to use and dissolve quickly. They helped clean the internal components and left my coffee maker feeling much fresher. I like that they're compatible with different types of machines, including espresso machines, drip coffee makers, and single-serve brewers. If you're looking for a reliable coffee maker cleaner, espresso machine cleaner, coffee descaler, or coffee machine descaling tablets to help maintain your machine and improve brewing performance, these are definitely worth trying.

    Mohamed T.
  • I bought these because I use similar cleaning tablets for my washing machine and have had good results with those. I wanted something simple to use for my coffee machine as well. The tablet dissolved fairly quickly, taking about a minute, so there was no long wait for it to break down. I cannot say for certain how much buildup it removed, since that is not something I can easily measure, but I do feel like my espresso has been extracting more smoothly since using it. The tablets are also much easier to store and handle than a bottle of liquid cleaner. With 24 tablets in the pack, there is enough for regular maintenance without needing to buy more every few uses. A simple product to add to a regular coffee machine cleaning routine.

    GF
  • These cleaner and descaler tablets give you a full‑year supply (24 tablets) aimed at regular monthly maintenance rather than occasional deep cleans. They’re compatible with a wide range of machines (pod brewers, espresso machines, and drip coffee makers from brands like Keurig, Nespresso, Delonghi, Ninja, and Breville) so you can use one product across multiple brewers. The formula focuses on breaking down limescale, calcium deposits, oils, and internal residue in plastic, metal, stainless steel, and rubber components, including reservoirs, tubes, valves, and heating elements. Ingredients like sodium percarbonate, citric acid, and MGDA handle descaling and cleaning, while being bleach‑, chlorine‑, phosphate‑, paraben‑, and fragrance‑free for a more eco‑friendly profile. In practice, they work well at clearing out bitter, stale flavours and restoring water flow, but the relatively thick tablets can take extra time or warm water to dissolve fully. You also need to run multiple clear‑water rinse cycles after each clean to flush any chemical residue, which adds a bit of hassle but is important for taste and safety. Overall, this is a solid, good‑value option if you want simple, universal tablets that improve flavour and help extend machine life, and you don’t mind spending a few extra minutes per cleaning cycle to dissolve and rinse thoroughly.

    D
  • Summary: I bought this pack to clean out my crusty Keurig and old espresso machine, and it completely revived both of them. Getting a massive bulk supply ensures I can actually keep up with regular maintenance without overpaying for name-brand liquids. It cleared out the bitter aftertaste and heavy limescale buildup effortlessly, making my morning brews taste exactly like they should again. Pros: • Universal compatibility works flawlessly across multiple brands like Nespresso and Ninja. • Massive 24-pack budget value safely covers an entire year of routine deep cleaning. • Fast-dissolving concentrated formula eliminates old coffee oils and hard water deposits quickly. Potential Cons • Dissolving the thick tablets completely sometimes requires warm water before running the cycle. • You need to perform multiple extra freshwater rinse cycles to entirely flush the chemical residue.

    Xman
  • I wanted something simple and universal for all the coffee brewers in the house, and this Coffee Machine Cleaner & Descaler has been easy to use. The tablets dissolve cleanly and run through the machine without leaving any noticeable residue. The formula does a good job helping break down limescale, odors, and mineral buildup. After running a full cleaning cycle, I noticed the heating plate and accessible internal parts looked noticeably cleaner. It’s also nice that the tablets don’t have a strong chemical smell, which makes the cleaning process more pleasant. Overall, this is a convenient and straightforward way to keep my coffee machines clean and help deal with mineral buildup.

    Amazon Customer
  • These BLITZ cleaning and descaling tablets are very easy to use and do a great job removing buildup and limescale from my coffee machine. I like that they are compatible with different types of machines, so I don’t have to worry about finding a specific cleaner. After cleaning, my machine runs smoothly and my coffee tastes fresher. The 24-tablet pack is also a great value and should last about a year with regular use. Very convenient, effective, and much easier than using liquid descaler. Definitely recommend!

    Aziz