Coffee Machine Cleaners & Cleaning Tablets: The Complete Urnex UK Guide
Keep your coffee tasting fresh, your machine running efficiently, and your customers coming back.
Whether you’re a barista, a business, or a coffee supplier, the right cleaner makes all the difference.
Why Cleaning Matters
Every cup of coffee leaves something behind — oils, residue, milk proteins, or mineral deposits.
Over time, these build up inside your machine, affecting taste, temperature, and reliability.
Here’s what regular cleaning helps prevent:
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Oily residue that causes bitterness and blockages
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Milk build-up that affects frothing and hygiene
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Limescale that reduces efficiency and damages boilers
Using a proper coffee machine cleaner or cleaning tablet keeps your equipment in top condition — protecting your investment and ensuring every brew tastes as good as the first.
About Urnex UK
Urnex UK is the only official UK supplier of Urnex Brands — trusted by the world’s leading coffee professionals for over 80 years.
From independent cafés to global chains, Urnex cleaning products are used every day by names including ADS Coffee Supplies, Pret A Manger, Stafco, Buzz Catering Supplies, ETCC, Kimbo UK, and Square Mile Coffee Roasters.
As the official UK supplier, we guarantee authentic products, fast delivery, and expert support.
We also offer trade accounts for coffee equipment suppliers, distributors, and service engineers across the UK.
Types of Coffee Machine Cleaners
1. Coffee Machine Cleaning Tablets
For removing coffee oils and residues from the brew group and valves.
Urnex Cafiza® tablets are a global favourite — formulated to dissolve quickly, rinse clean, and keep espresso and bean-to-cup machines performing at their best.
Use for:
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Espresso machine backflushing
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Bean-to-cup cleaning cycles
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Daily maintenance for group heads and filters
Why choose Cafiza®
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Fast-dissolving, phosphate-free formula
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Trusted by professionals worldwide
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2. Milk System Cleaners
For milk lines, steam wands, and auto-frothers.
Urnex Rinza® Milk System Cleaner breaks down milk proteins and fats, ensuring safe, hygienic frothing systems and pure, fresh-tasting milk.
Available in alkaline and acidic formulations to suit all machine types and local water conditions.
Use for:
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Steam wands and auto-frothers
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Milk circuit cleaning cycles
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Soaking milk jugs and parts
Why choose Rinza®
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Safe for daily use
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Reduces odours and residue
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Easy-rinse formula leaves no aftertaste
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3. Descalers (for Limescale and Mineral Build-up)
Mineral deposits from hard water can block pipes and heating elements.
Urnex Dezcal® Descaler quickly dissolves limescale to restore water flow and temperature consistency — helping your machine last longer and run more efficiently.
Use for:
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Espresso machines
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Bean-to-cup coffee systems
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Kettles and boilers
Why choose Dezcal®
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Non-toxic, biodegradable formula
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Safe on metals and seals
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Works fast and rinses clean
Cleaning Frequency: A Simple Schedule
| Cleaning Task | Product | Frequency |
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| Brew group backflush | Cafiza® tablets | Daily |
| Milk system clean | Rinza® liquid | Daily |
| Descale boiler / water system | Dezcal® | Monthly or as needed |
| Deep clean of removable parts | Cafiza® powder | Weekly |
Keeping this routine prevents blockages, bacteria, and taste issues before they start — and it takes just a few minutes a day.
Who Uses Urnex
Our products are trusted by some of the most recognisable names in UK coffee and hospitality, including:
From independent roasters to national brands, these businesses rely on Urnex cleaners to maintain consistency, taste, and reliability at scale.
Sustainability & Safety
All Urnex products are developed with a focus on safety and sustainability:
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Phosphate-free and biodegradable options available
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NSF-certified for food-contact safety
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Reduced packaging waste and recyclable materials
Our global sustainability approach follows the principle:
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Read more here: Applying Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at Urnex.
Supporting the UK Coffee Industry
Urnex UK is proud to support the wider coffee community through trade events and associations, including:
We actively collaborate with UK roasters, suppliers, and coffee professionals to keep standards high and equipment running perfectly.
Get Started
Explore the full Urnex range — including Cafiza, Rinza, and Dezcal — at urnex.co.uk.
Whether you manage one machine or a nationwide network, Urnex cleaners make maintenance simple, safe, and effective.
Trade supplier?
We offer trade accounts with volume pricing and a free custom labelling service, so you can supply Urnex products to your own customers with confidence.
📞 Contact Us to open a trade account or order online today.
