If you own an espresso machine, it is so important that you regularly maintain it if you want the machine to continue to work for many years to come.  Regular maintenance will ensure that it stays in full working order and produces a consistent performance year-round.  One of the things that should be included in your maintenance regime is regular de-scaling of the appliance.

When de-scaling your espresso machine, try to use the manufacturer’s recommended de-scaler if possible.  The recommended product will be the one which is the most compatible with your machine and the one which will yield the best results.

You may think that using filters eliminates the risk of limescale build-up on your espresso machine but, in truth, filters only reduce the scale of the build-up and cannot get rid of it altogether.