Descaling and cleaning are not interchangeable — they solve different problems and cannot substitute for each other. Descaling removes mineral deposits from the water path (boiler, thermoblock, heating element); skipping it leads to slower brewing, reduced pressure, and eventually component failure. Cleaning removes coffee oils from the brew group, group head, and filter baskets. Both are required on separate schedules: descaling every two to three months (or at the machine's prompt), brew group cleaning monthly or as automated by the machine. If your machine has a steam wand, that's a third separate job — ECS carries the Breville Steam Wand Cleaner, which is compatible with any brand.
ECS carries brand-specific OEM products for Breville, DeLonghi, Jura, Philips Saeco, Gaggia, Bellucci, Lelit, and Keurig. For Jura machines specifically, use Jura's own descaling tablets and 3-Phase Cleaning Tablets — third-party products may not complete Jura's automated cycle correctly and can affect warranty coverage. For all other brands without an OEM option in our catalogue, we recommend Urnex Dezcal for descaling and Urnex Cafiza for brew group cleaning.
ECS Coffee has been selling and servicing espresso machines since 1997. Our service team sees the consequences of skipped maintenance regularly — the descalers and cleaners in this collection are what we recommend to every customer who buys equipment from us. Contact our team if you're unsure which product is right for your machine.
