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Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets | Coffee Machine Cleaner | 100 Tablets | Urnex Cafiza CW262
£12.54
/ exc vat
£15.05/ inc vat
- Concentrated Formula
- Precise Tablet Form
- Back Flush Cleaning
- Improves Machine Life
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Product Overview
Introducing the secret weapon for any establishment serious about its coffee. These Urnex Cafiza CW262 tablets are the industry standard for keeping your professional espresso machine in top-notch condition. They're not just about cleaning; they're about preserving the quality and taste of every single coffee you serve, ensuring your customers come back for that perfect cup.
Specifically designed for cafes, restaurants, coffee vans, and hotels, this pack of 100 tablets makes daily maintenance an absolute breeze. The concentrated, pre-portioned formula takes the guesswork out of cleaning, powerfully targeting the grimy coffee oil and residue that builds up in group heads, valves, and lines. For any business using a commercial espresso machine, these are an essential part of your daily routine.
By investing in proper maintenance with these professional espresso machine cleaning tablets, you're not only guaranteeing a better-tasting product but also extending the life of your valuable equipment. Say goodbye to bitter-tasting shots and hello to consistently brilliant coffee, day in, day out. It’s the simple, effective solution every barista needs.
Key Features and Benefits
- Concentrated Formula: Powerfully eliminates stubborn coffee residue and oils.
- Precise Tablet Form: Ensures easy, controlled dosing with no mess or waste.
- Back Flush Cleaning: Deep cleans group heads, valves and lines thoroughly.
- Improves Machine Life: Helps prevent blockages and costly repairs down the line.
- Enhances Coffee Taste: Removes bitter oils for a cleaner, more authentic flavour.
- Genuine Urnex Product: Trust the brand used by professional baristas worldwide.
- Bulk 100-Tablet Pack: Offers fantastic value and keeps you stocked up for longer.
- Versatile Application: Perfect for a wide range of professional espresso machines.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Urnex
- SKU: CW262
- Box Quantity: 100 Tablets
- Form: Solid Tablet
- Colour: White
- Weight: 0.15kg
- Dimensions: 71(H) x 69(W) x 69(D)mm
Expert Review and Insights
As a barista, I can't stress this enough: a clean machine is a happy machine. Urnex Cafiza is the go-to in every coffee shop I've worked in for a reason. It's ruthlessly effective on the gunk that ruins espresso, yet it's simple to use. These tablets make the daily backflush routine foolproof, which is critical for consistency during a busy service.
Charlotte Powell – Barista & Coffee Equipment Expert View Profile →
- Pros: The tablet form is a huge plus for speed and accuracy over messy powders.
- Cons: Just remember this is a cleaner, not a descaler for limescale buildup.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The team at 'Bean & Brew', a popular coffee spot in Leeds, noticed their espresso shots were pulling with a slight bitterness despite using premium beans. They switched from a generic cleaning powder to using Urnex Cafiza tablets for their daily backflush routine.
"The difference was immediate. The tablets are so much cleaner to use, and our coffee's flavour profile is back to being bright and clean. It’s a small change that made a massive difference to our quality control."
Tom Wallace – Owner, Bean & Brew
Within the first week, feedback on their coffee's taste improved, and the baristas found the end-of-day cleanup routine was 5 minutes faster.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Using the Tablets (Daily Cleaning)
- Insert your 'blind' or 'blank' filter basket into your portafilter.
- Place one Urnex Cafiza tablet into the basket.
- Lock the portafilter into the group head as you would for brewing.
- Run the brew cycle for 10 seconds, stop for 10 seconds. Repeat this 5 times.
- Remove the portafilter and rinse it well. Re-insert and repeat the cycle 5 more times with just water to rinse.
Keeping It Going
- For a busy commercial site, perform a backflush at the end of every day.
- Always rinse the system thoroughly with fresh water after a cleaning cycle to remove any residue.
- Store the container of tablets in a cool, dry place to prevent them from degrading.
- Remember, these tablets clean coffee oils, not limescale. Use a separate descaler periodically as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often should I use these espresso machine cleaning tablets?
A: For busy commercial coffee shops, we recommend a cleaning cycle at the end of each day. For lower volume sites, every 2-3 days is sufficient to prevent oil buildup.
Q: Are these the same as descaling tablets?
A: No. These tablets are formulated to remove coffee oil and residue from the group head. You will need a separate descaling product to remove limescale from the boiler.
Q: Can I just dissolve one in the water tank?
A: No, these are designed for backflushing. They should be placed in a blind filter basket in the portafilter to clean the group head, lines, and valves.
Q: Will using these tablets affect the taste of my coffee?
A: It will dramatically improve it! By removing old, rancid coffee oils, you are left with the pure taste of your fresh beans. Just be sure to rinse the machine thoroughly after cleaning.
Q: How many tablets are in a tub?
A: This product listing is for a tub containing 100 cleaning tablets.
Q: Are Urnex Cafiza tablets safe for my machine?
A: Absolutely. Urnex is a leading brand specifically for coffee equipment care and their products are formulated to be tough on residue but safe for machine components.
Q: What do I need to use these tablets?
A: You will need your espresso machine and a 'blind' or 'blank' filter basket for your portafilter, which does not have holes in it.
Q: Can they be used to clean other coffee equipment?
A: Yes, you can dissolve a tablet in hot water to create a powerful soaking solution for cleaning portafilters, filter baskets, and shower screens.
The Urnex Standard: An Investment in Consistency
Choosing Urnex Cafiza is about more than just ticking a box for 'cleaning'. It's a strategic decision to protect your business's reputation with every cup served. Urnex has built its name over decades by creating products that are trusted by baristas and maintenance engineers alike. These NSF-certified tablets ensure that your cleaning process is not only effective but also completely food-safe. By diligently removing corrosive coffee oils, you're preventing the premature failure of expensive components like solenoid valves and gaskets, saving you hundreds in potential repair bills and downtime. Ultimately, using these commercial espresso cleaner tablets means you're delivering on a promise of quality, ensuring the coffee you serve tastes exactly as the roaster intended, day after day. That reliability is the bedrock of any successful coffee business.
How Backflushing Banishes Bitter Coffee
Ever wondered what 'backflushing' actually does? Think of it as giving your machine's brewing system a power shower. Over time, coffee oils and fine grounds build up inside the group head and shower screen, which water alone can't remove. This gunk turns rancid and imparts a nasty, bitter taste to your fresh espresso.
When you use a blind filter and one of these Cafiza CW262 tablets, you block the water's normal exit. The machine's pump pressure then forces the hot water and dissolved cleaning solution backwards, up through the system. This 'backflush' dissolves and blasts away all that built-up grime. It’s like the difference between just rinsing a greasy frying pan with water versus scrubbing it with powerful washing-up liquid – one leaves residue, the other leaves it sparkling clean.
Who Should Buy This?
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Independent Coffee Shops
Essential for daily backflushing to maintain espresso quality and machine health during high-volume service.
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Restaurants & Bistros
Guarantees your after-dinner coffee service is consistently excellent, protecting your reputation from bean to cup.
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Hotels & Guesthouses
Perfect for keeping the breakfast service or lobby coffee station's machine pristine and ready for guests.
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Mobile Coffee Vans
The no-mess, easy-to-store tablet format is ideal for efficient cleaning in a compact, on-the-go workspace.
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