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CAFIZA Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder $20.16 + Delivery (Free with Prime & $49 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU

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CAFIZA Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder $20.16 + Delivery (Free with Prime & $49 Spend) @ Amazon US via AUAffiliate
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Milbo00 on 20/12/2021 - 18:07 amazon.com.au (575 clicks)
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Good price for an excellent coffee machine cleaner. You'll need to spend over $49 for free shipping with Amazon Prime (US Amazon).

Concentrated formula eliminates residue in group heads, valves, and lines
Integral to the daily back flush regimen. Foam and solubility balanced for optimal rinsing
Organically listed by the organic materials review institute and NSF certified for espresso machines

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    • Anders on 20/12/2021 - 19:58

      Both will do the job for home use, but Cafiza is the industry standard (with an RRP that is grossly overpriced). This is a deal for sure.

    • neofelis on 21/12/2021 - 07:28
      -1

      Cafetto evo is far superior. Every good cafe in Melbourne uses it. It's highly recommend I use it all the time for back flushing. For descaling and coffee grinder they have products to.

  • Solrak on 20/12/2021 - 18:25
    +1

    I think you would be better off with https://www.amazon.com.au/Urnex-Cafiza-Coffee-Equipment-Clea…

    • Milbo00 on 20/12/2021 - 18:39

      Yes, in terms of $ per gram, but it's a more inferior product. Depends what you're looking for.

    • bargain_finder on 20/12/2021 - 19:52

      Here's the difference between the 2 products

      https://www.home-barista.com/advice/cafiza-2-vs-cafiza-t4961…

    • huntabargain on 20/12/2021 - 20:18

      Agree, for domestic use, does not seem much difference between the two product, the Urnex Cafiza2 is better value. The Australian made equivalent Cafetto is also $20 for 1kg, which seem to do the same job at even cheaper unit price.

  • Hithere on 20/12/2021 - 18:40

    A couple of spoonfuls of this is just as good as all the cleaning powders, is harmless, and is cheap.

    I've been using it for years in all my machines.

    https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/344/mckenz…

    • Deuce on 20/12/2021 - 18:56

      I also use citric acid to descale and clean my machine. Been doing since I've owned the machine.

      • honkyb on 20/12/2021 - 19:05

        How much do you use each Time??

        • Deuce on 20/12/2021 - 19:09
          +2

          I use 1 table spoon per litre for my bambino plus.

      • papagoose on 20/12/2021 - 19:48
        +4

        Cafiza isn't a descaler, it's for backflushing and cleaning coffee oils rather than removing scale. It's great for cleaning other coffee brewing equipment too e.g. an Aeropress, or the coffee pot from a drip machine

    • huntabargain on 20/12/2021 - 19:46
      +2

      Is it cheaper? $2.25 for 75gm ($30 per 1kg) where as the other Cafetto is $20 for 1kg)

    • Anders on 20/12/2021 - 19:47
      +3

      Citric acid is a good solution for descaling, but Cafiza is NOT a descaler. It's designed to remove coffee particles/oils/residue forward of the boiler, namely in the grouphead. It's designed to be used daily in commercial machines, whereas descale is a far more intensive process and only done if/when required.

  • inasero on 20/12/2021 - 19:40
    -7

    You'll probably get just as good results out of something like this, in addition to being able to use it with other appliances:

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/bathroom-and-kitchen-clnr-_p4469…

    • Anders on 20/12/2021 - 19:43
      +5

      I shouldn't need to say this, but please do not put POISON in your COFFEE MACHINE.

      • inasero on 20/12/2021 - 21:14

        You do realise that appliance descaler is used commonly to clean coffee machines?

        • Anders on 21/12/2021 - 00:05
          +1

          Sulfamic acid is a borderline strong acid, a step below hydrochloric acid. It can easily erode away your boiler if you don't heavily dilute and flush it out extensively when descaling. Handling it can also damage your eyes and skin. Stick with citric, acetic or lactic acid, which is far less corrosive but still very effective at removing scale. You'll also taste very quickly if it's still in the boiler without risk.

          • neofelis on 21/12/2021 - 07:30

            @Anders: Let them all screw their machines, seals and lines.

            Half of them have no idea here haha

          • inasero on 21/12/2021 - 09:02

            @Anders: that's why you dilutethe solution and flush the appliance properly…
            bit histrionic to call it a POISON (your capitalisation)
            do you know plain 'ol tap water can be lethal as well if used inappropriately?

            • OzzyBrak on 21/12/2021 - 13:50
              +1

              @inasero: It is pointless trying to talk sense to these people. The argument has switched from POISON to: If you pour it in undiluted and leave it, your machine is toast. GLHF your machine, your choice.

      • OzzyBrak on 20/12/2021 - 22:15

        Cleaning agent

        Sulfamic acid is used as an acidic cleaning agent and descaling agent sometimes pure or as a component of proprietary mixtures, typically for metals and ceramics. For cleaning purposes, there are different grades based on application such as GP Grade, SR Grade and TM Grade. It is frequently used for removing rust and limescale, replacing the more volatile and irritating hydrochloric acid, which is cheaper. It is often a component of household descalant, for example, Lime-A-Way Thick Gel contains up to 8% sulfamic acid and has pH 2.0–2.2,[12] or detergents used for removal of limescale. When compared to most of the common strong mineral acids, sulfamic acid has desirable water descaling properties, low volatility, and low toxicity. It forms water-soluble salts of calcium and ferric iron.

        Sulfamic acid is preferable to hydrochloric acid in household use, due to its intrinsic safety. If erroneously mixed with hypochlorite based products such as bleach, it does not form chlorine gas, whereas the most common acids would; the reaction (neutralisation) with ammonia, produces a salt, as depicted in the section above.

        It also finds applications in the industrial cleaning of dairy and brewhouse equipment. Although it is considered less corrosive than hydrochloric acid, corrosion inhibitors are often added to the commercial cleansers of which it is a component. It can be used as a descalant for descaling home coffee and espresso machines and in denture cleaner.

        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulfamic_acid

        • huntabargain on 20/12/2021 - 22:37
          +3

          Product note: *Avoid contact with stainless steel cutlery containing chrome as it may be permanently tarnished. Avoid contact with plastic laminates. Avoid prolonged contact with aluminium, brass and copper. Boilers are either SS, brass or copper!
          For backflush / cleaning coffee machine I use Cafetto tablets and for descaling I use mix of water and vinegar, very cheap and safe way. But for my new double boiler Italian machine, it is not recommended to descale at home (only done by technician if required) but rather use water softening filter.

          • schquid on 20/12/2021 - 23:57

            @huntabargain: Yup, a lot of machines use copper for the pipe work and brass for valves. This stuff would definitely remove oil deposits but you'd probably risk removing a layer of metal every time as well.

            Also dosing with the linked product, which is pure, would be quite difficult with domestic measuring equipment. I use a half teaspoon for the washing machine, a coffee machine would only need tiny fraction of that to be effective.

          • OzzyBrak on 21/12/2021 - 00:41

            @huntabargain: prolonged is the word you should have hit in bold. This stuff would be perfectly fine for cleaning home espresso machines.

            • Do better products exists? Yes.
            • Is this a POISON that shouldn't be put in a coffee machine to clean it? No. (Which is the comment I replied to).

            It is used industrially for cleaning dairy and brew house equipment, the majority of which is stainless steel.

            • huntabargain on 21/12/2021 - 13:03

              @OzzyBrak: You are welcome to use it in your own machine, I wouldn't risk it in mine and wouldn't dare to advise others to use it. Not worth the risk to damage my machine, specially if you use the wrong dose…

            • Anders on 21/12/2021 - 14:42

              @OzzyBrak: It literally says poison on the bottle, which means it meets the definition of poison under Australian law. Whether it can be made a safe concentration does not change that label, nor diminish the risk of using it. It's irresponsible to suggest people use it for the home appliances, especially in context to the OP, which isn't even about a descaler!

  • Winston100s on 20/12/2021 - 20:17

    If anyone wants to know the ingredients of this product:
    https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/documents/pdf/588esp1220…

  • swampson on 20/12/2021 - 22:49

    does this stuff have a 'best before' date - meaning does the cleaning strength diminish over time? I have been looking for something like this to keep the machine in good condition, but would not see myself using it all that much (dont use my machine all that much / often enough!)
    I've got Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso EM5300S, so i assume it would be fine for that.

    • papagoose on 20/12/2021 - 22:56
      +1

      No idea, but I bought a similar backflush powder about 9 years ago and it still seems fine, I'm still only about halfway through the tub…!

  • Younge on 21/12/2021 - 07:17

    For an extra few $ you can buy 900g from the Amazon Uk ….

    Urnex Cafiza2 Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder, 900G Tub https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B005CG8FMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g…

    Price Price: $25.38

    FREE delivery: Thursday, 13 Jan on Prime International orders over $49.00

    • Milbo00 on 21/12/2021 - 07:53
      +1

      As mentioned above, its a different product.

      • Younge on 21/12/2021 - 09:00

        My apologies.

        For those who are interested in the difference

        “ Cafiza2 (900g) is a very good cleaning formula that can be used to clean both filter coffee and espresso machine equipment. It is formulated in a way that is meant to be cost effective-this is because it is made without any certifications and thus uses less expensive ingredients.

        The 566g Cafiza is both NSF and organically certified. From a more technical standpoint, a plus for this Cafiza is that a better foaming profile is produced during cleaning as a result of a better surfactant used in the formula. Cafiza is preferred/used by Starbucks and a number of other notable chains.”

        Thanks @milbo00

        • huntabargain on 21/12/2021 - 12:56

          Cafetto product equivalent is the manufacturer for Breville and is also NSF registered and Australian made, I would support Aus made, rather than USA made and half the price..

  • Hinee on 21/12/2021 - 10:31

    Would this be suitable for my Jura F7 to just put into the top chute where I would normally put the cleaning tablet and then go through the auto clean?

  • XabiFernando on 21/12/2021 - 11:42

    I've just run out of the two cleaning tablets that came with the dual boiler I bought last year. Can I use this in their place?

    • huntabargain on 21/12/2021 - 12:57
      +1

      See my comment below.

  • abhi900 on 21/12/2021 - 12:46

    I have breville barista pro machine - can i use this ? or what else is recommended for cleaning / descaling etc etc..

    • huntabargain on 21/12/2021 - 12:52
      +1

      For cleaning cycle it is cheaper to use Cafetto tablets / powder ($20 for 1kg) CAfetto is manufacturer for Breville and Australian made, for descaling, I normally use mix of water and white vinegar, if you don't want to buy special descaling power/liquid.

  • swampson on 22/12/2021 - 00:08

    figuring i might get 3 for the free postage, then share 2 locally …. ?

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