Urnex
Urnex Roaster Soakz™ Coffee Roaster Equipment Cleaning Powder
Professional-Grade Cleaning
Roaster Soakz is the professional-grade soak cleaner built for the demands of commercial coffee roasting. Its highly concentrated powder formula dissolves carbonized coffee oils, chaff buildup, and stubborn roasting soils that manual scrubbing simply can't tackle — making it the go-to solution for deep-cleaning removable stainless steel roaster components. Nearly 10 times more powerful than standard espresso machine cleaners, Roaster Soakz restores equipment to a like-new state with minimal effort.
Features:
- Highly Concentrated Professional Formula — Nearly 10x more powerful than standard café cleaners like Cafiza, engineered specifically for the heavy soils produced during coffee roasting
- Targets Baked-On Coffee Oils & Carbon Residue — Dissolves carbonized oils, chaff, and roasting deposits that are resistant to scrubbing, chipping, or wiping
- Ideal for Removable Stainless Steel Parts — Perfect for deep-cleaning chaff collectors, cooling trays, ducting, and other complex components whose shapes make manual cleaning difficult
- Simple Soak Method — Mix, soak for up to 15 minutes, light scrub, and rinse — no harsh chipping or extended labor required
- Up to 64 Washes Per Jar — At 1 oz (28g) per 2 gallons of water, a single 4 lb (1.8 kg) jar provides approximately 64 cleaning cycles
- Powder Form for Easy Measuring & Storage — Convenient powder format is easy to portion, store, and ship without spill risk
- Use in a Well-Ventilated Area — Designed for professional use with appropriate safety precautions
- Made in the USA — Backed by Urnex's 80+ years of coffee equipment cleaning expertise
Safety Data
Instructions
How to Use:
- Mix — Combine 1 oz (28g) of Roaster Soakz powder with 2 gallons of warm water in a suitable container.
- Soak — Submerge the soiled part in the cleaning solution and allow it to soak for up to 15 minutes.
- Scrub — Use a brush to remove any remaining or loosened residue.
- Rinse & Dry — Rinse the part thoroughly in clean water, then wipe or air dry completely before reassembly.
Use in a well-ventilated area with proper safety gear.
Specifications:
- Form: Powder
- Size: 4 lb jar (1.8 kg / 64 oz)
- Dilution Ratio: 1 oz (28g) per 2 gallons of warm water
- Yield: ~64 washes per jar
- Application Method: Soak cleaner for removable parts
- Compatible Materials: Stainless steel roaster components
- Compatible Equipment: All commercial coffee roasters
- Soak Time: Up to 15 minutes
- Origin: Made in USA
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
Roaster Soakz is specifically formulated for commercial coffee roasting equipment. It is ideal for removable stainless steel components such as chaff collectors, cooling trays, and ducting — parts that accumulate heavy baked-on oils and carbon deposits during the roasting process.
The formula is nearly 10 times more concentrated than standard espresso machine cleaners such as Cafiza, making it capable of dissolving soils that typical café cleaners cannot effectively address.
At the recommended ratio of 1 oz (28g) per 2 gallons of water, a single 4 lb (64 oz) jar yields approximately 64 cleaning cycles.
Roaster Soakz is designed for removable stainless steel parts. Always refer to your roaster manufacturer's maintenance guidelines to confirm compatibility with specific components before soaking.
Parts should soak in the solution for up to 15 minutes. After soaking, use a brush to remove loosened residue, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry before reinstalling.
Yes. Roaster Soakz should always be used in a well-ventilated area with appropriate personal protective equipment. Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available from Urnex before use.