Urnex Dezcal Descaling Powder 28g

Urnex Dezcal 28 g – effective descaling for your coffee machine

Limescale deposits are a natural consequence of the minerals found in water. When water is repeatedly heated in a coffee or espresso machine, these minerals can eventually form coatings on components such as heating elements and water-carrying parts.

Urnex Dezcal Descaling Powder is specifically developed to break down these lime and mineral deposits.

This version comes in a convenient 28 g portion sachet, so you don't have to weigh the descaling powder yourself. One sachet is dissolved in 1 liter of lukewarm water.

Why is descaling your coffee machine important?

Limescale can accumulate in the parts of the coffee machine that are constantly in contact with hot water.

Too much limescale can, among other things, affect:

• Water flow
• The heating element
• The machine's ability to reach the desired brewing temperature
• The machine's general function over time

Regular descaling according to the machine manufacturer's recommendations is therefore an important part of maintaining your coffee equipment.

You can find more maintenance products under cleaning, descaling, and water filters for coffee machines.

Easy portion sachet – no measuring

The small 28 g sachet is especially practical if you only need to descale occasionally and do not want to keep a large container.

You get a pre-measured amount of powder that just needs to be dissolved in water.

For standard coffee machines, Urnex specifies:

1 sachet of 28 g per 1 liter of lukewarm water.

This makes dosing simple and reduces the risk of using too much or too little powder.

If you have a greater or more regular need for descaling, Urnex Dezcal is also available in larger package sizes.

How to use Urnex Dezcal 28 g

For coffee machines

1. Dissolve the entire 28 g sachet in 1 liter of lukewarm water.
2. Stir until the powder is dissolved.
3. Pour the descaling solution into the coffee machine's water tank.
4. Run a full brewing cycle without coffee, and discard the solution.
5. Fill the water tank with clean water and run the machine through again.
6. Urnex recommends repeating the rinse with clean water two more times so that the descaling agent is thoroughly flushed out of the machine.

For espresso machines

Espresso machines can have very different designs and descaling programs.

Therefore, always follow the manufacturer's instructions for your specific espresso machine, including the amount of descaling solution to be used and how the machine should be rinsed afterwards.

Do not descale a machine in a way that the manufacturer advises against.

Dezcal is for descaling – not general coffee machine cleaning

Descaling and cleaning coffee oils are two different tasks.

Urnex Dezcal is used for:

• Limescale
• Mineral deposits from water
• Deposits in water-carrying components

Cleaning agents such as Urnex Cafiza are used for:

• Coffee oils
• Coffee residue
• Coatings around the brew group and other compatible espresso parts

If you also need to remove coffee oils from a compatible espresso machine, you can see Urnex Cafiza2 cleaning powder.

An espresso machine may therefore need both cleaning and descaling – but with different products.

Powder or liquid Dezcal?

Dezcal is available as both a powder and a liquid descaler.

This 28 g portion sachet is a good choice if you want an easy, pre-measured dose and only descale as needed.

If you descale multiple machines or have a higher consumption, a larger container or liquid descaler may be more practical.

See for example Urnex Liquid Dezcal 1 L.

How often should the coffee machine be descaled?

There is no one descaling frequency that fits all coffee machines.

The need depends, among other things, on:

• Water hardness
• How much the machine is used
• The design of the machine
• Whether a water filter is used
• The machine manufacturer's recommendations

Therefore, first and foremost, follow the instructions for your specific coffee machine.

If you live in an area with hard water, limescale will typically form faster than with softer water.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Urnex
Product: Dezcal Descaling Powder
Product type: Descaling powder
Content: 28 g
Packaging: Portion sachet
Dosage for coffee machine: 1 sachet per 1 liter of lukewarm water
Application: Descaling of compatible coffee equipment
Purpose: Removal of limescale and mineral deposits
EAN: 10754631600357

Frequently asked questions about Urnex Dezcal 28 g

What is Urnex Dezcal used for?

Urnex Dezcal is a descaling agent developed to break down limescale and mineral deposits in coffee equipment. It is used for the deposits that arise from the minerals in the water.

How much water should a sachet of Dezcal be mixed with?

For coffee machines, Urnex states that one 28 g sachet should be dissolved in 1 liter of lukewarm water.

Is one sachet enough for one descaling?

The sachet contains 28 g and is pre-dosed for 1 liter of descaling solution. How much solution your machine requires for a complete descaling procedure depends on the machine, so always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Can Urnex Dezcal be used for an espresso machine?

Dezcal is developed for descaling coffee and espresso equipment, but Urnex recommends that you follow the espresso machine's own descaling instructions. Not all espresso machines are descaled in the same way.

Can Dezcal be used in an automatic coffee machine?

It depends on the specific machine. If the manufacturer allows the use of a separate descaling agent, Dezcal may be relevant. Always follow the machine's manual regarding product selection, dosage, and descaling program.

Is Urnex Dezcal the same as Cafiza?

No. Dezcal removes limescale and mineral deposits, while Cafiza is developed for coffee oils and coffee residue. The products therefore solve different cleaning tasks.

Can Dezcal replace cleaning of the brew group?

No. Descaling removes mineral deposits from water. Coffee oils and coffee residue require a cleaning product developed for this type of coating.

Should the coffee machine be rinsed after descaling?

Yes. The descaling solution must be thoroughly flushed out. For standard coffee machines, Urnex states that the machine should be run through with clean water a total of three times after descaling.