What descaler should I use for a Sage machine?

Sage/Breville Descaler (BES007) is the recommended product. Food-safe alternatives like Durgol Swiss Espresso or Cafetto Descaler also work well. Sage machines run a guided descale cycle; use the Sage descaler sachets or a food-safe espresso descaler and rinse thoroughly afterwards.

How often should I descale my Sage machine?

Descale every 2–3 months — and every 4–6 weeks in hard-water areas if you live in a UK hard-water area.

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Best descaler for Sage machines

For Sage machines (Barista Express, Barista Pro, Bambino, Oracle), the recommended descaler is Sage/Breville Descaler (BES007). Below are cheaper universal options that work too, how often to descale, and a quick step-by-step. Sage machines run a guided descale cycle; use the Sage descaler sachets or a food-safe espresso descaler and rinse thoroughly afterwards.

How to descale a Sage 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 Sage 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 Sage machines:

Durgol Swiss Espresso ↗Cafetto Descaler ↗

Other machines

De'Longhi Nespresso Tassimo Dolce Gusto Jura Krups Philips / Saeco Kettles