# How do I descale my TK-01?

> Descaling your TK01 is a simple automatic cleaning process for removing calcium deposits that occur naturally from the water used to brew your coffee Descali

Source: https://support.terrakaffe.com/en_us/how-do-i-descale-my-tk-01-H122EUyMs

Last updated: 2026-07-28T15:21:16.105Z

Descaling your TK-01 is a simple, automatic cleaning process for removing calcium deposits that occur naturally from the water used to brew your coffee. Descaling also cleans the tubing used to froth the milk.

Your machine will prompt you to descale roughly every 2-3 months depending on usage. Be sure to adjust the hardness setting in the menu to account for your water hardness, as this will determine how often to descale your TK-01.

To descale your machine:

1\. Remove and empty the water tank. Remove the water filter.

2\. Remove the spout on your machine by pressing to left and right buttons on it and then pull it down.

2\. Place 4 descaling tablets, or one descaling packet, in the water tank, then fill the tank with warm water. Allow the descaling solution to fully dissolve – wait for the water to turn clear.

3\. Reinsert the water tank. Press “Menu”, “Cleaning”, and “Descale” and follow the directions on the screen if you have not received a prompt to descale. If you have received a prompt to descale, run the cycle directly from the alert.

Tip: Place a large container under the TK-01’s spout to catch the water that will come out during descaling. Cover delicate surfaces to prevent damage from splashes.

  

  

As always, our Customer Experience team is here to help with any questions or concerns at [contact@terrakaffe.com](mailto:contact@terrakaffe.com).

Happy brewing!