Keeping your Keurig brewer clean is essential for the safety of your brew and the longevity of your beloved appliance. But how often should you actually roll up your sleeves and get to cleaning?

Knowing how to clean a Keurig coffee maker is the key to keeping what is perhaps your hardest-working kitchen appliance in tip-top shape for as long as possible. After all, you don’t want anything to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For most of us, coffee is more than a tasty beverage — it's an essential part of our morning routine.

While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning and maintenance can lead to awful consequences. It’s essential to clean a Keurig because it can be a ...

Spilled coffee is likely to build up in the drip tray, so make sure you're emptying and cleaning it regularly. Otherwise, expect mold and smells to follow after weeks of not tending to it. Washing the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cleaning your Keurig isn't something you want to do when you're rushing out the door in the morning, so ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Making coffee at home is easy with a Keurig — just refill the water reservoir, pop in a fresh pod and ...