Urnex

Urnex Rinza™ Milk Frother Cleaner – 1 Liter

Regular price $19.85

Daily Milk System Cleaner for Steam Wands, Auto Frothers & Frothing Pitchers

Milk residue is one of the fastest ways to compromise both the flavor of your drinks and the longevity of your equipment. Urnex Rinza Milk Frother Cleaner is specifically formulated to break down and remove the milk protein, fat, and calcium deposits that build up daily inside steam wands, auto frothers, valves, tubes, and frothing pitchers. The alkaline formula cycles through automatic frothers without disassembly and works equally well as a soak for steam wands and pitchers. The dual-chamber 1-liter bottle features a built-in measuring device for accurate, waste-free dosing — delivering over 30 uses per bottle and making it an essential part of any daily café cleaning routine.

Features:

  • Breaks Down Milk Protein, Fat & Calcium Deposits — Alkaline formula targets and dissolves the stubborn buildup that accumulates in milk lines, steam wands, valves, and tubes from daily steaming and frothing
  • Compatible with Auto Frothers & Traditional Steam Wands — Cycles through automatic milk frothers without disassembly, and works as a soak for manual steam wands, traditional espresso machines, and super-automatic machines
  • Cleans Frothing Pitchers & Steel Components — Effective on stainless steel frothing pitchers, leaving them clean and residue-free
  • No Disassembly Required for Auto Frothers — Simply mix, insert the suction tube, and run the solution through — Rinza does the work
  • Also Cleans Drain Lines — Can be flushed through pitcher rinser drain lines and bar sink lines to keep them clear and free-flowing
  • Built-In Measuring Device — The dual-chamber bottle includes an integrated dosing chamber so you always use the right amount — no extra tools needed
  • 30+ Uses Per Bottle — Each 1-liter bottle provides over 30 cleaning cycles at the standard dilution of 30 ml per 500 ml of water
  • Made in the USA — Trusted by baristas and café operators worldwide, backed by Urnex's 80+ years of coffee equipment cleaning expertise
  • Safety Data
  • Instructions
  • Ingredients

How to Use:

For Automatic Milk Frothers:

  1. Mix — Combine 30 ml of Rinza with 500 ml of cold water.
  2. Insert — Place the suction tube into the solution.
  3. Run — Cycle the entire solution through the frother.
  4. Rinse — Repeat the process with clean cold water to thoroughly rinse all internal components.

For Steam Wands & Frothing Pitchers (Soak Method):

  1. Mix — Combine 30 ml of Rinza with 500 ml of warm water.
  2. Soak — Submerge the steam wand or pitcher in the solution and soak for 15 to 30 minutes. For heavily soiled equipment, an overnight soak is recommended.
  3. Rinse — Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water before use.

For Drain Lines & Pitcher Rinsers: Flush a diluted Rinza solution through drain lines to help prevent milk residue buildup and keep lines clear and free-flowing.

Specifications:

  • Formula: Alkaline liquid
  • Size: 1 liter (33.8 fl oz)
  • Dilution Ratio: 30 ml per 500 ml of water
  • Yield: 30+ uses per bottle
  • Bottle Type: Dual-chamber with built-in measuring device
  • Soak Time: 15–30 minutes (overnight for heavy buildup)
  • Compatible Equipment: Automatic milk frothers, manual steam wands, traditional espresso machines, super-automatic espresso machines, frothing pitchers, drain lines
  • Origin: Made in USA

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About Urnex

The Gold Standard in Coffee Equipment Cleaning Since 1936

Founded in 1936 in Manhattan, Urnex started with a simple mission: eliminate the oily buildup that made fresh coffee taste bitter. The solution was the original Urnex® Urn & Brewer Cleaner™, printed with a motto still used today: "No More Bitter Coffee."

For nearly 90 years, Urnex has pioneered every major advancement in coffee equipment cleaning—from the first espresso-specific cleaner (Cafiza) in the 1980s to today's eco-friendly Biocaf line.

Why Professionals Choose Urnex:

  • Trusted in 70+ countries by barista champions and cafés
  • Industry standard for professional equipment
  • NSF certified, Made in America
  • Same formulas used by the world's best coffee shops

The Philosophy: Great coffee is a journey from seed to cup. If your equipment is dirty, all that care is wasted. Clean equipment = better tasting coffee.

Frequently asked question

Rinza's alkaline formula is designed to break down and remove milk protein, fat, and calcium deposits the three primary types of buildup that accumulate from daily steaming and frothing in espresso equipment.

No. Rinza is designed to cycle through automatic milk frothers without any disassembly. Simply prepare the diluted solution, insert the suction tube, and run it through the frother as you would during a normal cleaning cycle.

Yes. For traditional steam wands, frothing pitchers, and other milk-contact components, use the soak method — submerge the component in a 30 ml Rinza per 500 ml warm water solution for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.


Rinza is designed for daily use as an integral part of your milk system cleaning routine. Regular daily cleaning prevents protein and fat from hardening into stubborn deposits that become increasingly difficult to remove over time.


Yes. In addition to the alkaline formula, Urnex offers a Rinza Acid formula specifically designed to remove mineral and calcium deposits from steam wands and milk systems. The alkaline version targets milk proteins and fats, while the acid version addresses mineral scale.


At the standard dilution of 30 ml per 500 ml of water, each 1-liter bottle of Rinza delivers over 30 cleaning uses — making it an economical choice for high-volume café environments.