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Breakroom Basics: Quick Tips for a Spotless Coffee Station
A tidy coffee area keeps flavors fresh, prevents odors and slime buildup, and reduces slip risks around the sink and brewer. Use this quick plan to keep your breakroom’s coffee station clean without extra hassle.
A tidy coffee area keeps flavors fresh, prevents odors and slime buildup, and reduces slip risks around the sink and brewer. Use this quick plan to keep your breakroom’s coffee station clean without extra hassle.
Clean vs. disinfect (and when)
- Always clean first (soap/detergent + water) to remove soils that can block sanitizers or disinfectants.
- High-touch points—brew buttons, handles, faucet levers—should be cleaned regularly; add disinfection during outbreaks or when policy requires it.
- For food-contact areas (counter where mugs/restock items sit), finish with a food-safe sanitizer used exactly as directed.
Daily coffee-station checklist
- Wipe counters, splash zones, and the brewer exterior; dry surfaces so they aren’t slippery.
- Empty and rinse drip tray; spot-clean any spills under/around the machine.
- Clean high-touch points (brew buttons, handles, fridge/supply-cabinet pulls) and restock stirrers, lids, and sweeteners.
- Keep a handwashing reminder near the sink—wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Place a small “clean cloths only” bin; swap out soiled cloths during the day.
Weekly maintenance
- Wash removable parts (reservoir & lid, drip tray, K-Cup holder) with warm, soapy water; let air-dry before reassembly.
- Deep-vacuum or shake out any counter mats/runners; wipe the counter edges and backsplash.
- Check the area for standing water; keep floors clean and as dry as possible.
Filters & descaling schedule
- Replace the brewer’s water filter every ~2 months (or per your model instructions).
- Descale the brewer every 3–6 months (or when the descale light appears) to remove mineral buildup that hurts taste and performance.
- Use the manufacturer’s descaling mode/solution and run the full rinse cycles before brewing coffee again.
Spill & slip safety (tiny habits, big impact)
- Stage paper towels and a labeled spray bottle so spills get handled fast.
- During busy mornings, do quick dry-mop passes to keep walkways dry.
- Use beveled, high-traction mats in front of the sink and brewer; replace if edges curl or backing wears out.
Keep these supplies on hand
- All-purpose cleaner (for the clean step) + food-safe sanitizer for food-contact areas.
- EPA-registered disinfectant for hard, non-porous surfaces (only when/where needed per policy).
- Dish soap, clean cloths/paper towels, small brush for the K-Cup holder, and spare water filters.
- Wet-floor signs and a compact dry mop.
FAQs
How often should we descale the coffee maker?
As a rule of thumb, every 3–6 months or whenever the brewer’s descale light comes on. Hard water areas may need it more often.
What about the water filter?
Plan on every ~2 months (model-dependent). Mark it on the calendar so taste and flow stay consistent.
Do we have to disinfect every day?
No—clean routinely; add disinfection when someone is sick, during outbreaks, or if your policy requires it.
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