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Nespresso machine descaling solution

Does anyone know a cheaper way to descale a Nespressso machine? Officially they recommend their descaling kits which cost about £20 for two sachets of 100 ml cleaner which seems a rip off.

I was considering Ecozone coffee machine descaler which is only £4.99 for 500 ml bottle on Amazon. http://www.ecozone.com/products/coffee_machine_cleaner_descaler

Anyone with a Nespresso that's found a cheaper solution?

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  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,711 Forumite
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    Vinegar is very cheap.
  • mttylad
    mttylad Posts: 1,520 Forumite
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    Go with the cheaper descaler.

    You can also pick it up in Asda etc.

    Does the same job - no need for their expensive solution.
  • dgtazzman
    dgtazzman Posts: 1,140 Forumite
    2 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda mixed into a tank of clean water. Does the job just fine for our Tassimo machine and costs near enough nothing...
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