Hard water or mineral-rich water can cause significant problems in both institutional and commercial kitchens. From clogged plumbing and low water pressure to inefficient equipment performance, mineral buildup and limescale are major concerns. Not only do they affect the efficiency of your kitchen tools, but they can also alter the taste of food and drinks. Although we can't solve the taste issue directly, we can certainly help you implement effective maintenance routines to mitigate the impact of hard water. If your business is dealing with hard water, our first recommendation is to invest in a high-quality water filtration system. This isn't just about filtering the main water supply; you'll also want to ensure that every piece of equipment using water—such as dishwashers, steamers, kettles, ice machines, and coffee urns—is equipped with its own filter. We can guide you in selecting the appropriate water filters for your facility and offer products from trusted brands like Everpure, Ice-O-Matic, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, and others. However, water filtration alone isn't enough. Proper cleaning and descaling of your equipment are equally important. Some large appliances, like steamers, come with built-in descaling programs. But smaller items such as coffee urns often lack this feature. Below, we outline the steps to manually descale your coffee urn, which can also be applied to similar equipment in your kitchen, like coffee brewers. To begin, prepare a descaling solution. You can either buy a pre-made descaling product or create your own using readily available, food-safe, and non-toxic ingredients. A simple mixture of white vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice, combined in equal parts with warm water, works effectively and economically. For most coffee urns, you’ll need to prepare roughly two quarts of this solution. Once your descaling mixture is ready, pour it into the urn or percolator after removing the stem and basket. Close the lid and turn on the urn to run a full brewing cycle. After the cycle completes, allow the mixture to sit for at least 15 minutes while keeping the urn powered on to maintain heat. Then, drain the urn through the serving spigot to ensure the descaling mixture flows through completely. Afterward, clean the urn thoroughly. Allow it to cool before starting your regular cleaning routine to eliminate any lingering flavors from the vinegar or lemon juice, or any residual descaling chemicals. With this process completed, your coffee urn should operate more efficiently and quickly, free from limescale and mineral deposits. The frequency of this cleaning depends on the hardness of your water. If scaling occurs frequently or becomes severe, consider contacting us at Cook’s for advice on installing a water filter.
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