Today, like every day, I made myself some coffee with my Keurig,...

By ruttles - 28/4/2017 17:47

Today, like every day, I made myself some coffee with my Keurig, but today I discovered a lot of mold growing inside it. I guess that explains why I've been so sick and feel like my lungs have been on fire the last few weeks. FML

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Op here I actually don't buy the kcups I buy regular coffee and a pod with a washable filter...both cheaper and environmentally friendly. And the keurig was given to me so never actually bought the machine and I never read up on the maintenance instructions like I should've, which I acknowledge is my fault. But I put milk and sugar in my coffee so it never actually tasted bad to me. And the whole machine is black so I couldn't see the mold growing in it. But we've since took the keurig apart (literally) and thoroughly washed and sanitized it and we installed a water filter on it.

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By Yudith | 20

#7445730 - Friday 28 April 2017 13:07

For your next coffee machine, may I suggest a filter and a filter holder? No, seriously. It takes as much time to prepare coffee with this than with a Keurig, it's cheaper than a Keurig, the coffee tastes better, there are much more varieties than with a Keurig, it's waaaay easier to wash (it goes entirely in the dishwasher) and the environment will be so happy it will give you a big smooch of health.

By RichardPencil | 27

#7445747 - Friday 28 April 2017 13:45

Now you know how the environment feels being suffocated with non-recyclable plastic and foil cups.

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By Yudith | 20

#7445730 - Friday 28 April 2017 13:07

ruttles | 16

#7445836 - Friday 28 April 2017 17:24

By EmperorPalpatine | 19

#7445732 - Friday 28 April 2017 13:18

Nothing like a fresh cup of mold coffee to wake you up. Now in Black mold flavor! :D

By RichardPencil | 27

#7445747 - Friday 28 April 2017 13:45

Now you know how the environment feels being suffocated with non-recyclable plastic and foil cups.

ruttles | 16

#7445840 - Friday 28 April 2017 17:29

Op here, I don't buy kcups I buy regular coffee and a reusable/washable pod and filter.

By Julie_1476990536 | 3

#7445762 - Friday 28 April 2017 14:03

The exact same reason why I got rid of my Keurig, afraid of a mold infestation. And cleaning it with vinegar does not work. Your coffee tastes like Summers Eve for weeks

Tyler McDonald | 9

#7445785 - Friday 28 April 2017 14:33

Just run it through about 5 cycles of just water after you clean it. Worked for me

By Etweens96 | 24

#7445919 - Friday 28 April 2017 20:03

I recommend cleaning it with vinegar every week or two to help prevent mold build up

By hunterseal | 18

#7445920 - Friday 28 April 2017 20:05

Damn never considered the mold, gonna throw mine out if I find any!!

By alehouse | 9

#7445922 - Friday 28 April 2017 20:06

You have to wash out the water reservoir at least twice a week...and let it air dry. It get's nasty if left unwashed. Also, use distilled water to prevent unhealthy bacteria. It won't hurt you! Good luck!

By draghkar | 16

#7445964 - Friday 28 April 2017 21:25

Unlikely, the heat from the water would likely kill anything that could make you sick.
But it's still gross. Get a Chemex and you'll see everything. And it's cheaper and better.

By Duskyb | 12

#7445974 - Friday 28 April 2017 21:56

yep Keurigs are a health hazard. A more traditional coffee maker or a French press makes more sense.

By babs22291 | 15

#7446047 - Saturday 29 April 2017 0:38

Seriously Keurig makes coffee maker cleaner, specially formulated to run through the machine via the water tank..... you can purchase on their web site and Kohls.