Urex
Urnex Biocaf Coffee Equipment Cleaning Powder - 500g (17.6oz)
Professional-Grade Cleaning, Naturally
Urnex Biocaf Coffee Equipment Cleaning Powder delivers powerful, eco-friendly cleaning for all your coffee equipment. This 500-gram jar provides approximately 100 uses, making it the most economical choice for serious coffee lovers who want natural, effective cleaning.
What Makes Biocaf Different?
Unlike harsh chemical cleaners, Biocaf is formulated with 100% biodegradable, phosphate-free ingredients derived from natural sources. It removes stubborn coffee oils and residue without leaving behind chemical tastes or odors—just pure, clean equipment ready for your next perfect brew.
Key Features
✓ 100% Natural & Biodegradable
- All ingredients plant-based or food-derived
- Phosphate-free formula
- No harsh chemicals
- Eco-friendly and sustainable
✓ Versatile Multi-Use Formula
- Backflush espresso machines
- Clean drip coffee makers
- Soak portafilters and baskets
- Remove stains from carafes and servers
- Clean French presses and pour-overs
✓ Professional Results
- Removes coffee oils and residue
- Eliminates bitter-tasting buildup
- Restores equipment to like-new condition
- No chemical aftertaste or odor
- NSF certified for safety
✓ Economical Value
- 500 grams / 17.6 oz jar
- Approximately 100 uses
- Works out to pennies per cleaning
- Professional quality for home use
What It Cleans
Espresso Equipment:
- Group heads and valves
- Portafilters and filter baskets
- Brew lines and chambers
- Drip trays and parts
Coffee Brewers:
- Automatic drip machines
- Pour-over brewers (Chemex, V60, etc.)
- French presses
- Cold brew makers
Serving Equipment:
- Glass carafes and decanters
- Thermal servers and airpots
- Stainless steel pitchers
- Coffee urns
How to Use
For Backflushing Espresso Machines:
- Insert blind filter in portafilter
- Add ½ teaspoon (3g) of Biocaf powder
- Lock portafilter into group head
- Run brew cycle: 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off (repeat 5 times)
- Remove portafilter and rinse thoroughly
- Run clean water cycle: 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off (repeat 5 times)
- Brew and discard one espresso shot to ensure complete rinsing
For Soaking Portafilters & Baskets:
- Fill container with hot water (1 liter)
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of Biocaf powder
- Submerge parts completely
- Soak 15-30 minutes for routine cleaning (overnight for heavy buildup)
- Scrub with brush if needed
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water
For Coffee Makers & Carafes:
- Fill vessel with hot water
- Add 1-2 teaspoons per liter of capacity
- Let sit 15-30 minutes
- Scrub with brush
- Rinse thoroughly
- Run 1-2 cycles with clean water
Why Choose Natural Cleaning?
Better for Your Equipment Chemical cleaners can degrade seals, gaskets, and components over time. Biocaf's natural formula is gentle on equipment while tough on residue.
Better for Your Coffee No chemical aftertaste means your coffee tastes exactly as the roaster intended—pure, clean, flavorful.
Better for the Planet 100% biodegradable and phosphate-free. Safe for septic systems and wastewater treatment.
Better for You Food-safe ingredients mean no toxic exposure during cleaning. Safe for daily use in home and commercial settings.
Product Specifications
Size & Quantity:
- 500 grams / 17.6 ounces
- Approximately 100 uses
- Powder formula
Ingredients:
- 100% biodegradable
- Phosphate-free
- Plant-based and food-derived
- No harsh chemicals
- Odorless.
- Ingredients – View full ingredient list.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – View detailed product safety information.
Certifications:
- NSF certified for safety
- Made in USA
- Food-safe formula
Storage:
- Keep in cool, dry place
- Reseal jar after each use
- Shelf life: 2+ years when stored properly
Why Coffee Professionals Choose Urnex:
- ✓ Trusted by barista champions globally
- ✓ Used by leading coffee equipment manufacturers
- ✓ NSF certified formulas
- ✓ 90 years of coffee cleaning expertise
- ✓ Continuous innovation and R&D investment
- ✓ Complete portfolio for every cleaning need
The Philosophy
At Urnex, we understand that great coffee is a journey from seed to cup—farmers carefully pick cherries, importers preserve quality, roasters perfect the roast, and baristas craft the final cup. But if your equipment is dirty, all that care and dedication is wasted.
Clean equipment = better tasting coffee. It's that simple.
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
Biocaf is 100% natural and biodegradable, while Cafiza is a more aggressive chemical formula. Both remove coffee oils effectively. Choose Biocaf for eco-friendly cleaning, Cafiza for heavily soiled commercial equipment.
For home espresso machines: backflush weekly or after every 30-50 shots. For coffee makers: clean every 40-80 brew cycles. Soak portafilters weekly.
Yes! Biocaf is safe for all espresso machines including semi-automatic, automatic, and super-automatic models. Always consult your machine's manual for specific cleaning instructions.
No. Biocaf removes coffee oils and residue. For mineral scale buildup, use Urnex Dezcal descaling powder.
Approximately 100 backflush cycles or 50 soaking sessions, depending on your usage and equipment size.
No! Biocaf is completely odorless and won't leave any chemical smell or taste.