Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder 20oz.

Urnex Cafiza is a specially formulated powder designed to eliminate residue, stale coffee oils, and lime scale buildup from your espresso machine. It is intended for backflushing both semi-commercial and commercial espresso machines, as well as for cleaning metal components, such as screens and filter baskets. Please note that this product is not a decalcifier and should not be mixed in a reservoir or used in a boiler.

• Eliminates coffee residue and oils from espresso machine groupheads, valves, and lines
• Keeps screens and filters clear for even extraction
• Can also be used to make a soaking solution to clean portafilters, baskets, screens, and other parts
• Formulated for an optimal balance of solubility and foaming

How to Backflush

• Insert blind filter in portafilter and add up to 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of Cafiza Powder.
• Insert portafilter into group head. Activate brew cycle for 10 seconds. Stop 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
• Remove portafilter and activate brew cycle and rinse portafilter in stream of water from group head.
• Reinsert portafilter without cleaning powder. Activate brew cycle for 10 seconds. Stop 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
• Replace blind filter with standard basket. Make a cup of espresso to remove any traces of cleaner.
• Discard espresso - do not drink.

How to Clean Parts and Accessories

• Create a soaking solution using 6 g of powder for every liter of hot water.
• Place dirty part in the cleaning solution. If soaking a portafilter, do not submerge the handle.
• Allow the part to soak for 30 minutes.
• Remove the part and rinse with fresh water.