Durgol 0291 Swiss Espresso Special Decalcifier

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Product Features

• Works fast and the process is simple and safe
• Complete decalcification ensures continuously optimal espresso quality
• Will not leave any residues which could clog machines
• No unpleasant odor or taste
• 4.2 fluid Ounce bottle, 2 per box

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 6 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000FTO9E4
• Item model number: 0291
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description

Swiss Espresso Special Decalcifier is specifically formulated to protect and care for all brands of espresso machines: fully or semi automatic machines, manual machines, machines working with coffee pods or capsules, even coffee makers, electric water heaters and tea kettles. Works 10 times faster than citric acid-based decalcifiers or vinegar with no unpleasant odors. Complete decalcification ensures a continuously optimal espresso quality. Due to its efficient corrosion protection, Swiss Espresso does not damage components. It will not leave any residues which could otherwise clog the machine.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Espresso Machine Cleaner, February 9, 2007

By	Jason Nadler (Wading River, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There's not much to say - if you own an espresso machine, you need this. Every time the machine boils water, any minerals fall out of solution - the harder your water the more minerals - resulting in sluggish performance as the heating element now has to heat through "stone". Used regularly, your machine will run as good as new, without the horrible smell and aftertastes of other decalcifiers, such as vinegar.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, August 7, 2007

By	M. Wenzel (Redmond, WA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This product worked great with my espresso machine - a Breville Roma. I followed the decalcifier and the espresso machine manuals and my machine started frothing again!

30 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars User error, May 11, 2008

By	bekalekah (NYC) - See all my reviews

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I give this product 3 stars because I had to throw out my espresso machine after using. Why not 1 star, you ask? Because it's my fault for being an idiot.

Here's the deal. I owned a 5 year old steam driven espresso machine and had never descaled. I bought this product thinking it was time to start. Bad idea. I used the product according to instructions, and the water was clear but there were chunks of brown stuff in it. So I did another treatment and it was still chunky. Since my first box of product was gone, I bought another. I thought this time I'd let the liquid sit for a couple hours to loosen everything up. That was my fatal mistake. The water began running a murky gray and even after flushing with clean water a number of times I could still see the specks shimmering in the water that came through. I assume it ate away the finish inside the machine and I wasn't going to take my chances on what ingesting that could mean for my body.

So like I said, I had a bad experience but it was my fault. Although the instructions could have cautioned against leaving the product in the machine to sit. Maybe that's common sense in the barista world, but since I owned a STEAM machine and had NEVER decalcified, I was clearly starting below the average espresso IQ.

Look for me to review a new espresso machine in the near future!