Below, you’ll find a list of products and parts that I used — or wish I’d used — while restoring my Gaggia Classic. While most of these products will work for any espresso machine ...

scale buildup will also damage the internal parts of the machine.” Cheon believes that keeping your machine clean might just be one of the most important steps to make quality espresso.

It involves running a coffee cleaning solution (or hot water) through the machine's internal parts to clear out any coffee residue stuck inside. Keeping your espresso maker clean is one way to ...