you can keep your Keurig brewer looking and performing its best by cleaning it regularly here's what you'll need a large mug a non-abrasive cloth dish soap and access to a sink the process will take about five minutes first use a damp soapy non-abrasive cloth to wipe down the exterior don't immerse the brewer in water or other liquids to clean the drip tray slide it towards you while keeping it level to avoid spilling accidental overflow clean the drip tray and drip tray plate with a damp soapy non abrasive cloth you'll also want to clean the water reservoir and lid about once a week remove the water filter if you have one clean the reservoir and lid by hand with a damp soapy non-abrasive cloth and rinse both thoroughly never dry the inside of the water reservoir with a cloth since lint could be left behind the drip tray and reservoir are also top rack dishwasher safe after cleaning the reservoir be sure to run a cleansing brew to do this place a mug on the drip tray and run a water only brew using the largest cup size remember do not use a k-cup pod when running a cleansing brew you may also use Keurig rinse pots a simple fast and convenient way to reduce flavor carryover between brews ensuring the best tasting beverages every time after each use allow the frother to cool and then clean the frother to do this remove the frother from the base remove the silicone ring from the lid and remove the whisk from inside the frother wash the silicone ring lid and whisk with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly the frother is not dishwasher safe and should not be submerged in water so you'll want to clean the interior of the frother with a damp soapy cloth and rinse with warm water and a non abrasive cloth should be used to prevent damaging the inner coating now wipe the exterior with a soft damp cloth dry all parts thoroughly and reassemble for the next use that's it your Brewer is now clean and you're ready to brew regular cleaning of your Brewer which includes descaling every three to six months will keep it working at peak performance