Urnex Cafiza2 Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder | 900g Tub

A professional-grade cleaning powder built for espresso machines that work hard, every day.

Concentrated, biobased and acid-free, Cafiza2 strips coffee oils and residue from group heads and portafilters without leaving anything behind that could taint the next shot.

Urnex Cafiza2 Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder, 900g Tub

£16.78 inc. VAT

Urnex Cafiza2 is a professional-grade cleaning powder designed for espresso machines that see daily, high-volume use.

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Professional-Grade FormulaThe same cleaning powder used in commercial cafés, concentrated enough for daily high-volume use.

Biobased & Acid-FreeA safer formula for machine seals and gaskets, with no harsh acids that can degrade components over time.

Ample 900g SupplyA generous tub size that keeps a busy machine in clean shots for months without reordering.

Cuts Through Coffee Oils FastBreaks down the built-up oils and residue that collect in group heads and portafilters, restoring flavour.

About this machine

Urnex Cafiza2 Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder, 900g Tub

Urnex Cafiza2 is a professional-grade cleaning powder designed for espresso machines that see daily, high-volume use.

Its biobased, acid-free formula clears coffee oils and residue from group heads and portafilters without harming machine components.

A 900g tub gives busy kitchens and cafés months of cleaning cycles from one purchase.

It is the same standard of cleaner used behind the counter in working cafés, not a diluted retail equivalent.

Regular use protects extraction quality by stopping stale coffee oils from tainting fresh shots.

The details

Specifications

Product Type	Espresso Machine Cleaning Powder
Format	Powder, concentrated
Volume	900g tub
Formula	Biobased, acid-free
Use	Backflushing group heads, cleaning portafilters and baskets
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Rating	4.7 out of 5 stars (829 reviews)
Weight	900g

Got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cafiza2 used for?

It is a cleaning powder for espresso machines, used mainly for backflushing group heads and cleaning portafilters and baskets to remove built-up coffee oils and residue.

Is it safe to use daily?

Yes. It is a professional-grade formula designed for daily use on busy commercial machines, which is why it comes as a concentrated powder rather than a milder retail cleaner.

Is it acidic?

No, it is an acid-free, biobased formula, which makes it gentler on seals and gaskets over repeated use compared with acidic cleaners.

How much powder do I use per clean?

Dosage depends on your machine and the cleaning method, so always follow the instructions on the tub label for backflushing or soaking.

Will it work with my Sage or Breville espresso machine?

Yes. It is suitable for any portafilter-based espresso machine that supports backflushing, including Sage and Breville models.

Does it descale the machine as well as clean it?

No. Cafiza2 is a cleaning powder for coffee oils and residue, not a descaler for limescale. For limescale removal, pair it with a dedicated descaling product.

How long will a 900g tub last?

For most single-machine setups, a 900g tub lasts several months of regular backflushing, since only a small amount is needed per clean.

Is it food safe once rinsed?

Yes, when used and rinsed according to the label instructions, it leaves no harmful residue that would affect coffee flavour or safety.

Can I use it on a bean-to-cup machine?

It is designed for group head and portafilter cleaning on manual and semi-automatic espresso machines. Bean-to-cup machines with automatic cleaning cycles typically use their own branded tablets instead.

Where should I store it?

Keep the tub sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and out of reach of children and pets.

What is the difference between this and cleaning tablets?

Powder cleaners like Cafiza2 are typically used for backflushing and soaking, giving a deeper clean of the group head, while tablets are often used inside automatic cleaning cycles on bean-to-cup machines. Many cafés use both for different parts of their equipment.

Does it have a strong smell?

It has a mild, functional cleaning scent and does not leave a strong perfume behind after rinsing.

How do I clean it up if I spill it?

Sweep or wipe up dry powder and wash the area with water. Avoid mixing with other cleaning chemicals.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery time depends on where you are, and the estimate is shown at checkout before you pay. We deliver across the country. You will get tracking details once it ships.

Can I return it if it is not what I expected?

Yes, returns follow our standard policy shown at checkout. Contact us and we will walk you through it.

Is this the same product used in professional cafés?

Yes, Cafiza2 is a professional-grade formula used widely in commercial café settings, not a scaled-down consumer version.

The complete guide

How to Keep an Espresso Machine Cleaning Right

5 min read Commercial Coffee Machines

Why coffee oils are the enemy of a good shot

Every espresso pulled through a group head leaves a small residue of coffee oils behind. On a machine used once or twice a day that build-up is slow, but on a machine working through a rush, it accumulates fast, and stale oils sitting in a group head or portafilter will taint the next shot pulled through it, no matter how good the beans or grind are. Urnex Cafiza2 exists to break that cycle.

A professional-grade formula, not a diluted one

Cafiza2 is the cleaning powder used behind the counter in real cafés, concentrated enough to cut through built-up oils on machines running dozens of shots a day. It is biobased and acid-free, which means it cleans thoroughly without the slow degrading effect that acidic cleaners can have on seals and gaskets over months of daily contact.

Building backflushing into your routine

A quick backflush with Cafiza2 at the end of service, or between busy periods, takes only a few minutes but keeps a group head genuinely clean rather than just rinsed. It is a habit worth pairing with a proper descaling routine, since cleaning removes coffee oils while descaling handles limescale, and a machine under daily commercial use benefits from both.

Sized for real, frequent use

A 900g tub is not a token size, it is built to last through months of regular cleaning on a busy machine. For any Sage, Breville or similar portafilter espresso machine seeing daily covers, that means one tub covers a proper cleaning schedule rather than running out after a few weeks.

The short version

Urnex Cafiza2 is a professional, biobased and acid-free cleaning powder built for espresso machines under real daily use. Regular backflushing with it protects shot quality and machine components alike, and the 900g tub is sized to keep a busy machine clean for months at a time.

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