This Is What a Neglected Keurig Looks Like on the Inside (and How to Fix It)
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Mold, mineral deposits and bacteria are the three things most likely living inside a Keurig that hasn't been properly cleaned in a while.
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Most small appliances can tolerate a certain amount of benign neglect; the Keurig is not most small appliances. Its design creates ideal conditions for mold, bacteria and mineral buildup. The water reservoir holds standing water at room temperature, the internal tubing stays damp between uses and the needle that punctures coffee pods is rarely rinsed. As a result, buildup can develop simultaneously in different parts of the machine without producing any visible sign that something is wrong. By the time your coffee starts tasting off or your machine...
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