What descaler should I use for a Dolce Gusto machine?

Universal coffee-machine descaler is the recommended product. Food-safe alternatives like Durgol Universal or Oust All Purpose Descaler or Kilrock-K also work well. Dolce Gusto has no branded descaler — use a universal coffee-machine descaler at the recommended dilution and run several clean-water cycles after.

How often should I descale my Dolce Gusto machine?

Descale every 3–4 months — and every 6–8 weeks in hard-water areas if you live in a UK hard-water area.

Dolce Gusto

Best descaler for Dolce Gusto machines

For Dolce Gusto machines (Genio S, Piccolo XS, Infinissima, Lumio), the recommended descaler is Universal coffee-machine descaler. Below are cheaper universal options that work too, how often to descale, and a quick step-by-step. Dolce Gusto has no branded descaler — use a universal coffee-machine descaler at the recommended dilution and run several clean-water cycles after.

How to descale a Dolce Gusto machine

1. Empty and prepare

Empty the drip tray and water tank, and remove any water filter.

2. Mix the descaler

Add the descaler to fresh water in the tank at the stated dilution.

3. Run the descale cycle

Start your Dolce Gusto machine's descaling programme and let it run fully.

4. Rinse thoroughly

Run two or three tanks of clean water through to flush all descaler residue before your next drink.

Cheaper universal alternatives

Food-safe descalers that also suit Dolce Gusto machines:

Durgol Universal ↗Oust All Purpose Descaler ↗Kilrock-K ↗

Other machines

De'Longhi Sage Nespresso Tassimo Jura Krups Philips / Saeco Kettles