According to natural cleaning expert and author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home Becky Rapinchuk, all you need is some cold water, white vinegar (aka the acidic superstar of the nontoxic cleaning scene), and patience. Getting in the habit of dumping out the grounds, rinsing your carafe under warm water, and wiping down your machine every time you use it will also help keep it fresher in the long run. Empty it out and then rinse thoroughly with warm water and soap until you can’t smell the vinegar anymore. And with that, you’re ready to make all the beverages your heart desires. Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
