Never fully submerge your electric percolator in water, or you could get shocked. Take your time when rinsing out the soapy water—you really don’t want sudsy coffee the next time you go to brew a pot.
Never use a hard-bristled scrub brush or a scouring pad to clean the percolator basket. It could get scratched easily or damage the built-in filter.
If the perk tube is extremely dirty, you can usually wash it on the top rack of your dishwasher. Check your owner’s manual to make sure it’s dishwasher safe.
Most percolators are made of stainless steel. Even if yours is made of glass or ceramic, you can still wipe it down with a damp cloth.
Make sure your percolator is rinsed out thoroughly before your next brew! Otherwise, you could be drinking sudsy coffee.
Always use a soft sponge, not a hard-bristled scrub brush. The built-in filter is delicate, and it could get damaged.
Most stovetop percolator parts can be washed in the dishwasher. Check your owner’s manual to make sure it’s dishwasher safe, then place the parts in the top rack of the dishwasher for a more thorough clean.
Most percolators are made of stainless steel. Even if yours is made of glass or ceramic, you can still wipe it down with a damp cloth.
Baking soda is mildly abrasive, so it’s great at breaking down tough stains and marks inside your coffee pot. Don’t have baking soda on hand? Use the same amount of cream of tartar instead.
Don’t be alarmed if you see gunk and grime coming out of the percolator when you first empty it out—that just means your baking soda has done its job!
If you still see marks inside of your percolator, scrub it one more time with a scrub brush.
This is a great method to use if your filter basket has mineral or calcium deposits.
Vinegar is a natural disinfectant that evaporates quickly. It’s great at tackling tough stains, and it won’t leave a taste or smell inside of your percolator.
