Description
Professional espresso-machine cleaning powder for removing coffee oils and residue from groupheads, valves, lines and accessories.
Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder is a concentrated cleaner designed for routine maintenance of traditional espresso machines. Its formula removes accumulated coffee oils and residue from the brewing system while balancing cleaning power, solubility and easy rinsing.
The 566 g / 20 oz jar is ideal for home baristas, cafés, restaurants and commercial coffee programs that regularly backflush espresso machines and clean portafilters, baskets and screens.
Removes Coffee Oils & Residue
Coffee oils naturally accumulate inside espresso-machine groupheads, valves and brewing lines. Cafiza is formulated to dissolve and remove this residue as part of a regular machine-cleaning routine.
Designed for Backflushing
Cafiza is widely used for backflushing traditional espresso machines that are designed to accept a blind filter or backflush basket.
Always follow the cleaning instructions provided by your espresso-machine manufacturer before performing a backflush.
Clean Portafilters, Baskets & Screens
Cafiza can also be mixed with hot water to create a soaking solution for removable metal espresso components such as portafilter baskets, shower screens and other compatible parts.
566 g / 20 oz Professional Size
The large 566 g jar provides enough cleaner for repeated maintenance cycles in home or professional environments.
Concentrated 3 g Backflush Dose
Urnex specifies up to 3 grams, approximately one-half teaspoon, of Cafiza Powder per traditional espresso-machine backflush cycle.
6 g per Litre for Soaking
For removable parts and accessories, Urnex recommends a solution of 6 grams of Cafiza per litre of hot water followed by a 30-minute soak and thorough fresh-water rinse.
Odorless Formula
Cafiza is odorless and formulated to rinse efficiently after cleaning, making it practical for regular espresso-machine maintenance.
NSF Certified
Cafiza Powder is NSF certified for use with espresso equipment and is also certified Kosher pareve.
Key Features
- Professional espresso-machine cleaning powder
- Removes coffee oils and residue
- Cleans groupheads, valves and brewing lines
- Suitable for traditional espresso-machine backflushing
- Can be used to soak removable espresso parts
- Helps keep screens and filters clear
- Balanced solubility and foaming
- Odorless formula
- 566 g / 20 oz jar
- Up to 3 g per backflush cycle
- 6 g per litre for accessory soaking
- NSF certified
- Kosher pareve certified
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Urnex
- Product: Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder
- Manufacturer Product Code: 12-ESP20
- Contents: 566 g / 20 oz
- Product Form: Powder
- Scent: Odorless
- Backflush Dose: Up to 3 g / approximately 1/2 teaspoon
- Accessory Soaking Dose: 6 g per litre of hot water
- Accessory Soaking Time: 30 minutes
- NSF Certified: Yes
- Kosher Pareve: Yes
- UPC: 754631530206
How to Backflush a Traditional Espresso Machine
- Insert a blind filter into the portafilter.
- Add up to 1/2 teaspoon / 3 g of Cafiza Powder.
- Lock the portafilter into the grouphead.
- Activate the brew cycle for 10 seconds.
- Stop the cycle for 10 seconds.
- Repeat the 10-second on / 10-second off cycle 5 times.
- Remove the portafilter and rinse it using fresh water from the grouphead.
- Reinstall the portafilter without cleaning powder.
- Repeat the 10-second on / 10-second off cycle 5 more times using clean water only.
- Replace the blind filter with the normal filter basket.
- Prepare one espresso to remove any possible traces of cleaner.
- Discard this espresso and do not drink it.
Always follow the cleaning procedure specified by your espresso-machine manufacturer.
How to Clean Portafilters, Baskets & Screens
- Mix 6 g of Cafiza Powder with 1 litre of hot water.
- Place compatible removable parts in the cleaning solution.
- When soaking a portafilter, do not immerse the handle.
- Allow the parts to soak for approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove all parts from the solution.
- Rinse thoroughly with fresh water before returning them to service.
What Cafiza Is For
- Traditional espresso-machine grouphead cleaning
- Backflushing compatible espresso machines
- Removing coffee oils from valves and brewing lines
- Cleaning metal filter baskets
- Cleaning compatible shower screens
- Soaking compatible portafilter components
Cafiza vs. Other Coffee Equipment Cleaners
| Product Type | Primary Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cafiza | Removes coffee oils and residue from espresso brewing systems and accessories |
| Descaler | Removes mineral and limescale buildup from the water system |
| Grinder Cleaner | Removes coffee oils and particles from grinder burrs and casings |
| Milk-System Cleaner | Removes milk proteins and residue from milk-contact components |
Important Usage Notes
- Cafiza is an espresso-machine cleaner, not a descaling product
- Do not use Cafiza as a substitute for grinder-cleaning products
- Do not use Cafiza as a substitute for milk-system cleaner
- Backflush only machines designed for backflushing
- Follow the espresso-machine manufacturer's cleaning instructions
- Rinse equipment thoroughly with fresh water after cleaning
- Do not drink the first espresso prepared after the cleaning cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Urnex Cafiza?
Cafiza is a concentrated espresso-machine cleaning powder designed to remove coffee oils and residue from groupheads, valves, lines and compatible removable components.
2. How much Cafiza is in the jar?
The jar contains 566 grams, or 20 ounces, of cleaning powder.
3. How much Cafiza should I use for a backflush?
Urnex specifies up to 3 grams, approximately one-half teaspoon, for a traditional espresso-machine backflush.
4. How do I use Cafiza for soaking espresso parts?
Mix 6 grams of powder per litre of hot water, soak compatible parts for approximately 30 minutes and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
5. Can I soak a complete portafilter?
Urnex advises against submerging the portafilter handle. Soak only the compatible metal portion and rinse thoroughly afterward.
6. Can Cafiza clean filter baskets?
Yes. Filter baskets can be soaked in the recommended Cafiza solution and then rinsed thoroughly.
7. Can Cafiza clean shower screens?
Yes. Compatible removable espresso-machine screens can be cleaned using the recommended soaking solution.
8. Is Cafiza a descaler?
No. Cafiza is designed primarily to remove coffee oils and brewing residue. Mineral-scale removal requires an appropriate descaling product.
9. Can Cafiza be used to clean a coffee grinder?
No. Use a dedicated grinder-cleaning product designed to pass safely through grinder burrs.
10. Can Cafiza clean a milk frother or milk circuit?
Cafiza is not the dedicated product for milk-system cleaning. Use an appropriate milk-system cleaner for milk-contact components.
11. Can I backflush every espresso machine?
No. Backflush only an espresso machine whose manufacturer specifically supports backflushing with a blind filter or cleaning basket.
12. Is Cafiza odorless?
Yes. Urnex specifies Cafiza Powder as odorless.
13. Is Cafiza NSF certified?
Yes. Cafiza Powder is NSF certified for use on espresso equipment.
14. Is Cafiza Kosher certified?
Yes. Urnex currently lists Cafiza Powder as Kosher pareve.
15. Do I need to rinse the machine after using Cafiza?
Yes. The backflush procedure includes multiple clean-water rinse cycles after the cleaning cycle.
16. Why do I need to discard an espresso after cleaning?
Urnex instructs users to prepare and discard one espresso after backflushing to help ensure that any remaining cleaner has been removed.
17. How often should I use Cafiza?
Cleaning frequency depends on your espresso machine, coffee volume and manufacturer maintenance schedule. Commercial environments generally require more frequent cleaning than occasional residential use.
18. Can I use Cafiza on an automatic espresso machine?
Use only the cleaning method and cleaning product format specified by the automatic-machine manufacturer. Many automatic machines require a particular tablet size rather than loose powder.
19. Does Cafiza remove mineral scale from the boiler?
No. Use a manufacturer-approved descaling product when mineral-scale removal is required.
20. What is the Urnex product code?
The manufacturer product code for the 566 g / 20 oz jar is 12-ESP20.
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