Cafiza is the industry standard when it comes to removing oily coffee residue. Soak your parts in it to remove built-up grime, or use it for a daily backflush. (Backflushing is when you force water ...

But despite my mechanical inexperience, I managed to find, clean and restore a 15-year-old Gaggia Classic espresso machine with just a few tools and a little patience. Now, I realize this guide ...

This design is intended to be as simple as possible in terms of the installation, and requires minimal modification to the Gaggia machine. You'll need the following parts, as well as basic soldering ...