Urnex Tabz Z61 Cleaning Tablets – 120 pcs

Urnex Tabz Z61 – cleaning coffee brewers and serving jugs

Coffee naturally leaves behind both coffee oils and fine coffee residue on the surfaces it comes into contact with. Over time, these residues can accumulate in the brew basket and the serving jug – even if the equipment appears clean at a glance.

Urnex Tabz Z61 are cleaning tablets developed specifically for coffee brewers and serving jugs. The tablets allow you to clean both the brew basket and the serving jug in a single operation by running a standard brew cycle without coffee.

This container holds 120 tablets of 4 g each and is therefore particularly suitable for the regular cleaning of coffee equipment.

What is Urnex Tabz Z61 used for?

Tabz Z61 is developed for cleaning equipment used for brewing and serving filter coffee.

The product helps remove:

• Coffee oils

• Coffee residue

• Build-up from repeated coffee brewing

• Residue in the brew basket

• Residue on the interior surfaces of the serving jug

One of the advantages of Tabz is that cleaning of the brew basket and the serving jug can be performed simultaneously.

Clean the brew basket and serving jug at once

During normal coffee brewing, hot water flows through the brew basket and down into the jug or server.

Tabz utilizes the same process for cleaning.

The tablet is placed in the brew basket, after which a brew cycle is run without coffee. The cleaning solution passes through the brew basket and continues down into the serving jug.

This allows the cleaning agent to come into contact with two of the areas where coffee oils and residue typically accumulate.

This makes Tabz Z61 a simple solution for regular maintenance of coffee brewers.

Why should coffee equipment be cleaned?

Coffee beans contain natural oils.

When hot water comes into contact with ground coffee during brewing, some of these oils travel through the brewing system and down into the serving jug.

After many brews, coffee oils and residue can build up on, among other things:

• The brew basket

• Internal brewing components that the cleaning solution passes through

• The serving jug

• The thermal carafe or server

Regular rinsing with water is an important part of daily cleaning, but a cleaning agent intended for coffee equipment is developed specifically to remove the coffee oils and residues that can accumulate over time.

How to use Urnex Tabz Z61

Urnex specifies the following cleaning procedure:

1. Place Tabz in the brew basket

Use one tablet per 2 liters of vessel capacity.

Place the tablet directly into the brew basket.

2. Run a brew cycle

Run the coffee brewer's normal brew cycle without coffee.

The cleaning solution runs through the brew basket and down into the serving jug.

3. Let the solution remain in the serving jug

Allow the cleaning solution to come into contact with the interior surfaces of the server.

4. Discard the cleaning solution

Empty the serving jug and remove any remaining residue.

5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water

All parts that have been in contact with the cleaning solution must subsequently be rinsed thoroughly with clean water.

Always follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions for your specific coffee brewer as well.

Easy and consistent dosing

Tabz are supplied as pre-dosed tablets.

This has the advantage that you do not need to measure out cleaning powder yourself for every treatment.

Urnex recommends:

1 tablet per 2 liters of vessel capacity.

If you have larger brewing equipment, the number of tablets should be adjusted according to the capacity.

The tablet form thus makes dosing simple and consistent from one cleaning to the next.

120 tablets of 4 g

This variant contains:

• 120 tablets

• 4 g per tablet

• 20 mm diameter per tablet

• Product code: 13-Z61-UX120

• Phosphate-free formulation

• Blue indicator color

The large container is suitable for both frequent cleaning and locations where many pots of coffee are brewed.

Blue color makes the cleaning solution visible

Tabz Z61 contains a blue color that makes the cleaning solution easier to identify during the cleaning process.

This is particularly practical in environments where coffee equipment is used frequently, as it makes it clearer that the brewer or serving jug is undergoing a cleaning process and does not contain regular coffee.

After cleaning, the solution must always be discarded and the equipment rinsed thoroughly with clean water.

Phosphate-free cleaning

Urnex Tabz Z61 has a phosphate-free formulation.

The tablets are developed specifically as a cleaning agent for coffee brewers and serving jugs and are intended to remove coffee oils and residue from coffee equipment.

Tabz Z61 or Cafiza – what is the difference?

Although both Urnex Tabz and Urnex Cafiza are used to remove coffee oils, they are developed for different types of coffee equipment.

Urnex Tabz Z61

Tabz Z61 is developed for:

• Coffee brewers

• Brew baskets

• Serving jugs

• Batch brewers

• Compatible filter coffee equipment

Cleaning is performed by placing the tablet in the brew basket and running a brew cycle.

Urnex Cafiza

The Cafiza series is primarily developed for cleaning the brewing systems of compatible espresso and coffee machines.

Cafiza is used for, among other things:

• Brew groups

• Portafilters

• Filter baskets

• Backflushing compatible espresso machines

If you have a traditional espresso machine, you should therefore choose the cleaning agent and method recommended by the manufacturer of the machine.

Tabz or descaler – what is the difference?

Cleaning and descaling are two different forms of maintenance.

Urnex Tabz Z61 is used to remove coffee oils and coffee residue.

A descaler is instead used to dissolve limescale and mineral deposits that can form due to the water.

Therefore, one product does not replace the other.

A coffee brewer may need both:

• Cleaning of coffee oils and coffee residue

• Descaling of limescale and mineral deposits

How often this is necessary depends on factors such as the use of the equipment, the hardness of the water, and the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.

Who is the 120-piece container suitable for?

With 120 tablets, this variant is particularly attractive if the coffee equipment is cleaned regularly.

It may, for example, be relevant for:

• Cafés

• Offices and workplaces

• Businesses

• Coffee shops

• Restaurants

• Professional coffee environments

• Home users with high consumption

At one tablet per cleaning, the container provides up to 120 cleanings for equipment with approximately 2 liters of vessel capacity.

Larger equipment may require more tablets per cleaning.

Suitable for filter coffee equipment

Tabz Z61 is particularly relevant for coffee equipment where coffee is brewed through a brew basket and runs into a serving jug.

This means that the product differs from cleaning agents for, for example:

• Espresso machines

• Coffee grinders

• Milk systems

• Descaling

For these purposes, you should use cleaning products that are intended specifically for the task at hand.

Can Tabz be used for a standard filter coffee machine?

Tabz is developed for coffee brewers and serving jugs, but you should always check the maintenance guide for your specific coffee machine before use.

Manufacturers may have different recommendations for cleaning products and cleaning procedures.

This also applies to coffee machines with special materials, valves, or automatic cleaning programs.

Cleaning is not the same as descaling

It is a common misconception that one type of cleaning agent can solve all forms of coffee machine maintenance.

It cannot.

There is a fundamental difference between:

Coffee oils and coffee residue
These come from the coffee itself and are removed with a cleaning product like Tabz.

Limescale and mineral deposits
These come from the water and require a suitable descaler.

Residue in the coffee grinder
These require a product developed for coffee grinders.

Milk residue
These require cleaning of the steam wand or milk system according to the manufacturer's instructions.

By choosing a cleaning agent based on the specific type of deposit, you get more targeted maintenance for your coffee equipment.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Urnex
Product: Tabz Z61
Product type: Cleaning tablets for coffee equipment
Quantity: 120 pcs.
Weight per tablet: 4 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Dosage: 1 tablet per 2 liters of vessel capacity
Usage: Coffee brewers, brew baskets, and serving jugs
Removes: Coffee oils and coffee residue
Formulation: Phosphate-free
Color: Blue cleaning indicator
Product code: 13-Z61-UX120
Descaler: No
Espresso backflush: No
Grinder clean: No

Frequently asked questions about Urnex Tabz Z61

What is Urnex Tabz Z61 used for?

Tabz Z61 is used for cleaning coffee brewers, brew baskets, and serving jugs. The product helps remove coffee oils and coffee residue that accumulate with repeated coffee brewing.

How many tablets are in the container?

The container holds 120 cleaning tablets.

How much does one tablet weigh?

Each Tabz Z61 tablet weighs 4 g.

How much Tabz do I need to use?

Urnex recommends one tablet per 2 liters of vessel capacity.

How is Tabz used?

The tablet is placed in the brew basket, after which a brew cycle is run without coffee. The cleaning solution runs through the brew basket and down into the serving jug. The solution is subsequently discarded, and all affected parts are rinsed thoroughly with clean water.

Can Tabz clean both coffee machine and jug?

Tabz is developed so that the brew basket and serving jug can be cleaned in the same operation when the cleaning solution runs through the brewer and down into the server.

Can Tabz be used for descaling?

No. Tabz is a cleaning agent for coffee oils and coffee residue.

For limescale and mineral deposits, a suitable descaler must be used.

What is the difference between Tabz and Cafiza?

Tabz Z61 is developed for coffee brewers, brew baskets, and serving jugs. Cafiza products are primarily used for the brewing systems of compatible espresso and coffee machines and can, among other things, be used for backflushing suitable traditional espresso machines.

Can Tabz be used in an espresso machine?

Tabz Z61 is developed for coffee brewers and serving jugs. For an espresso machine, you should choose a product intended for the machine's cleaning system.

Can Tabz be used in a coffee grinder?

No. For a coffee grinder, a cleaning product developed specifically for grinders must be used, for example Urnex Grindz on compatible separate coffee grinders.

Why are the tablets blue?

Urnex uses a blue color in Tabz to make the cleaning solution more visible during use, which is especially practical in busy professional environments.

Does Tabz Z61 contain phosphate?

No. Urnex states that Tabz Z61 has a phosphate-free formulation.

Should the coffee brewer be rinsed after cleaning?

Yes. After cleaning, the solution must be discarded, and all affected parts rinsed thoroughly with clean water.