What ingredients are used in this descaler? why not use vinegar which my mom always used on her coffee makers? null

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Keurig Care · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question. The main active ingredient in our Keurig Descaling Solution is citric acid. Vinegar may also be used. We hope this information is helpful.

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Keurig Descaling Solutions is 7-13 % citric acid according to the MSDS.
http://sds . staples . com/msds/2007864.pdf
No other ingredients listed.
Retail white vinegar is 5% acetic acid.

Jason324 · Answer

It is not as clear what exactly are the Keurig descaling solution ingredients, but the breakdown is citric acid, silicic acid, phosphates & bleaching agents, and water. Citric acid is the key ingredient of the solution. All of these ingredients are designed to work together to break down the lime and calcium buildup. but if If the Keurig descaling solution isn't on hand, white vinegar is the cleaning solution you can have on hand. You'll want to do equal parts water and vinegar. Fill the reservoir about halfway with white vinegar, and then add water until you reach the top.

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Rocko · Answer

i find it harder to get rid of the vinegar smell and taste. If you follows the directions it works

Rich · Answer

I hear vinegar works well too, but this does not have the smell like vinegar that takes a little longer to remove.

AVBob · Answer

Citric Acid (mostly). https://www.quora.com/What-is-in-the-Keurig-descaling-solution#:~:text=50%25%20Citric%20Acid-,That%20means%20that%20more%20than%20half%20the%20solution%20is%20made,the%20solution%20is%20silicic%20acid.

Vinegar would probably damage the machine (too aggressive).

“What ingredients are used in this descaler? why not use vinegar which my mom always used on her coffee makers?”

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