Urnex Bio Grindz Grinder Cleaner 430g

Urnex Bio Grindz Grinder Cleaner 430 g – effective cleaning of the coffee grinder

Urnex Bio Grindz Grinder Cleaner 430 g makes it easy to remove coffee oils, coffee particles, and accumulated residue from the grinder's burrs and internal parts.

When coffee beans are ground, both small coffee particles and natural oils from the beans are left behind in the grinder. Over time, the residue can settle around the burrs and affect both the cleanliness of the grinder and the taste of the coffee you subsequently brew.

Bio Grindz is run through the coffee grinder just like coffee beans and therefore cleans areas that can otherwise be difficult to reach – without needing to disassemble the grinder.

If your coffee grinder is due for a replacement, you can also check out our selection of coffee grinders.

Removes coffee oils and residue from the burrs

Coffee beans contain natural oils that can settle on the internal surfaces of the grinder.

At the same time, fine coffee dust and small particles can remain stuck around the burrs and inside the grinder housing.

Urnex Bio Grindz is developed to help remove:

• coffee oils
• old coffee particles
• fine coffee dust
• residue around the burrs
• buildup inside the grinder

This is particularly relevant if you often switch between different coffee beans or roast profiles.

Old coffee residues in the grinder can mix with the next coffee you grind. A clean coffee grinder therefore provides better conditions for ensuring that you taste your current coffee beans – and not residues from previous brews.

Clean the coffee grinder without taking it apart

One of the biggest advantages of Urnex Bio Grindz is its simple application.

You do not need to open the grinder and remove the burrs to perform regular cleaning with the product.

Bio Grindz is poured into the empty bean hopper and run through the grinder. As the product passes through the burrs, it helps collect and remove accumulated coffee oils and particles.

This makes grinder cleaner a practical part of the ongoing maintenance of a coffee grinder.

How to use Urnex Bio Grindz

Urnex recommends the following procedure:

1. Empty the coffee grinder

Remove all coffee beans from the bean hopper.

2. Dose Bio Grindz

Use:

• 35 g for an espresso grinder
• 70 g for a larger bulk/retail grinder

3. Set the grinder to a medium grind size

Adjust the grinder to a medium-fine/medium setting before running the cleaning product through it.

4. Grind Bio Grindz

Start the grinder and let the entire measured amount of Bio Grindz pass through the burrs.

5. Run coffee beans through the grinder afterwards

Once cleaning is finished, add coffee beans and grind them through to remove any residue and dust from the cleaning product.

Urnex recommends repeating the process with coffee to ensure that residues of the cleaning product are removed.

Afterwards, the coffee grinder is ready for use again.

Plant-based grinder cleaner

Bio Grindz is developed with plant-based ingredients.

Urnex also states that the ingredients are food-safe and that the product does not contain phosphates.

This makes Bio Grindz particularly suitable for a product that must be run directly through the same burrs subsequently used for your coffee beans.

After cleaning, the grinder should still be cleared with regular coffee beans as instructed by Urnex before it is used again for coffee to be brewed.

Bio Grindz for espresso grinders

Urnex Bio Grindz is suitable for standalone espresso grinders, where the cleaning product can be run directly through the grinder's burrs.

For an espresso grinder, Urnex specifies a dosage of 35 g per cleaning.

Regular cleaning makes sense, especially for espresso, because you are working with a very fine grind size, and even small amounts of old coffee grounds and coffee oil can accumulate around the burrs.

However, Bio Grindz does not necessarily replace other maintenance recommended by the manufacturer of your coffee grinder.

Must not be used in the integrated grinder of fully automatic coffee machines

This is important:

Urnex Bio Grindz must not be used in the integrated grinders of fully automatic coffee machines.

If you have a fully automatic coffee machine where the coffee grinder is built into the machine, you should instead use a product developed specifically for this type of grinder.

For this, Urnex recommends SuperGrindz.

You can find Urnex SuperGrindz 330 g for fully automatic machines here.

Bio Grindz or SuperGrindz – which should I choose?

The two products are developed for different types of coffee grinders.

Choose Urnex Bio Grindz if you have:

• a separate espresso grinder
• a regular electric coffee grinder with suitable burrs
• a professional/bulk coffee grinder

Choose Urnex SuperGrindz if you have:

• a fully automatic coffee machine with an integrated coffee grinder

It is important not to just use Bio Grindz in a fully automatic machine, as Urnex specifically advises against this usage.

Why is cleaning the coffee grinder important?

The coffee grinder has a major impact on the finished coffee.

The grind size affects how quickly water extracts flavor compounds from the coffee, and therefore a clean and well-functioning burr set is an important part of a stable coffee setup.

Old coffee particles and oils can accumulate inside the grinder and mix with freshly ground coffee.

Cleaning the grinder is therefore not just about the appearance of the equipment. It is also about creating good conditions for:

• cleaner coffee taste
• consistent grind
• less accumulation of coffee oils
• ongoing maintenance of the burrs
• easier switching between different coffee beans

You can find both manual and electric models in our selection of coffee grinders.

Specifications – Urnex Bio Grindz Grinder Cleaner 430 g

• Brand: Urnex
• Product: Bio Grindz / Biocaf Coffee Grinder Cleaning Tablets
• Product type: Grinder cleaner
• Content: 430 g
• Product code: 19-G01-FC430
• Form: Cleaning tablets/granules for running through a coffee grinder
• Ingredients: Plant-based
• Phosphate-free: Yes
• Food-safe ingredients: Yes
• Dosage for espresso grinder: 35 g
• Dosage for larger bulk grinder: 70 g
• Application: Removal of coffee oils and coffee particles from burrs and grinder housing
• Disassembly necessary: No
• For integrated grinders in fully automatic machines: No

How often should a coffee grinder be cleaned?

There is no single cleaning interval that fits all coffee grinders.

The need depends, among other things, on:

• how often the grinder is used
• how many grams of coffee are ground
• which coffee beans are used
• the roast profile
• how often you switch between different coffees
• the grinder manufacturer's recommendations

A coffee grinder in a café that grinds many kilos of coffee will obviously have different cleaning requirements than a grinder used for a few cups a day at home.

Therefore, also follow the maintenance instructions from the manufacturer of your coffee grinder.

Does the coffee grinder need to be disassembled to use Bio Grindz?

No.

Urnex Bio Grindz is specifically developed to clean the burrs and the internal areas of the grinder without disassembly.

Depending on your coffee grinder, the manufacturer may still recommend periodic manual cleaning or other maintenance in addition to using a grinder cleaner.

Should coffee be run through the grinder after Bio Grindz?

Yes.

After cleaning with Bio Grindz, coffee beans must be run through the grinder to remove remaining dust and particles from the cleaning product.

Urnex recommends that the process with coffee be repeated after the cleaning process.

The ground coffee from this cleaning cycle should be discarded.

Can Bio Grindz be used in a fully automatic coffee machine?

No.

Bio Grindz must not be used in the integrated grinder of a fully automatic coffee machine.

For that application, you should instead choose Urnex SuperGrindz for fully automatic coffee machines.

What is the difference between grinder cleaner and espresso machine cleaner?

Grinder cleaner and espresso cleaner solve two different tasks.

Bio Grindz is run through the coffee grinder and is used to remove coffee oils and coffee particles around the burrs.

Products like Urnex Cafiza are instead used for cleaning relevant parts of an espresso machine, for example, the group head and valves, according to the machine manufacturer's instructions.

If you have both an espresso machine and a separate coffee grinder, the two parts of your coffee setup will therefore have different cleaning needs.

Urnex Bio Grindz 430 g – easy maintenance of your coffee grinder

A good coffee grinder deserves regular maintenance.

With Urnex Bio Grindz Grinder Cleaner 430 g, you can remove accumulated coffee oils and coffee particles from the burrs without having to disassemble the grinder first.

The large 430 g container is especially interesting for you who clean your grinder regularly and want multiple doses in one package.

Use it for a compatible separate coffee or espresso grinder, follow Urnex's dosage guide, and subsequently run coffee beans through the grinder to clean out the final residues.

See also our selection of coffee grinders, or find your next freshly roasted coffee beans for a clean and freshly ground cup of coffee.