Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tetra Images/Getty Images To keep your coffee maker running smoothly (and your mornings enjoyable), you need to keep it clean.

The best advice and cleaning tips for when you should clean your coffee maker, and what the cleaning processes should entail.

If you haven’t cleaned your coffee pot lately—or don’t even know how to clean a coffee maker—now is the time to learn the steps. Not only does buildup make your coffee taste kind of gross, but it ...

A dirty coffee maker can result in mold, bad flavor and a shorter machine lifespan. Clean with a simple 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water, washing removable parts daily. Deep-clean your machine ...

Even the best coffee makers need regular maintenance, and the new year is the perfect time to give yours a thorough clean to make sure it's running like new. Yes, it takes a little time, but the ...