Cafiza® Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder is an integral part of the daily maintenance routine for espresso machines.  Specifically formulated for effective use in the back flush cleaning process, Cafiza® is designed to combine maximum solubility and cleaning power with easy rinsability.  Cafiza® is recommended for use with a wide-range of traditional espresso machines and is NSF certified for metal compatibility and safety. 

Urnex ®   20 oz (566 g) Jar

Commercial Espresso Machines:

Back Flush (each group head) :

1.         Insert blind filter in porta-filter and add up to 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of Cafiza® Powder.  Insert porta-filter into group head.

2.         Activate brew cycle for 10 seconds.  Stop 10 seconds.  Repeat 5 times.

3.         Remove porta-filter.  Activate brew cycle and rinse porta-filter in stream of water from group head.  Stop cycle.

4.         Insert porta-filter into group head.  Repeat step (2) without Cafiza® Powder 5 times.

5.         Make and discard a cup of espresso to insure no residue remains.

Soak :

1.         Soak filters and metal of porta-filter for 30 minutes in 1 teaspoon (6 g) of Cafiza® Powder per 32 oz. (1 L) of hot water. 

2.         Rinse with clean hot water.

Coffee Brewers:

1.         Empty coffee from equipment.  Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of Cafiza® Powder per 64 oz. (2 L) of brewer capacity directly into brew basket.

2.         Run a full brew cycle into each vessel and hold for 30 minutes. 

3.         Empty each vessel and rinse all parts with clean hot water.