What descaler should I use for a Jura machine?

Jura Descaling Tablets is the recommended product. Food-safe alternatives like Durgol Swiss Espresso also work well. Jura machines only descale correctly with the tablet-based cycle — use Jura descaling tablets and pair with a Claris water filter to reduce future scale.

How often should I descale my Jura machine?

Descale when the machine requests it — and more often on hard water if you live in a UK hard-water area.

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Best descaler for Jura machines

For Jura machines (ENA 8, E8, S8, Z-line), the recommended descaler is Jura Descaling Tablets. Below are cheaper universal options that work too, how often to descale, and a quick step-by-step. Jura machines only descale correctly with the tablet-based cycle — use Jura descaling tablets and pair with a Claris water filter to reduce future scale.

How to descale a Jura machine

1. Empty and prepare

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

2. Mix the descaler

Add the descaling tablet(s) to fresh water in the tank at the stated dilution.

3. Run the descale cycle

Start your Jura 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 Jura machines:

Durgol Swiss Espresso ↗

Other machines

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