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Clean a French press in 6 steps: grounds, filter, glass and drying

After brewing, empty the grounds, wash the plunger and mesh, clean the glass carafe and dry thoroughly. This guide uses official BODUM BRAZIL care instructions.

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A French press uses a reusable plunger and mesh, where grounds and coffee oils may collect. These practical steps draw on the official BODUM BRAZIL use-and-care instructions. Check your own model's manual before disassembly or dishwasher use. Let hot glass and metal cool before handling.

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1. Pour away the brewed coffee safely and let the vessel cool. If the glass is cracked or chipped, stop using it and consult the manufacturer for replacement parts.
2. Lift out the lid and plunger slowly and remove the used grounds. Dispose of grounds according to local waste guidance rather than forcing them down the drain.
3. Separate the metal filter parts only if your model's instructions allow it. Never force unfamiliar fasteners or improvise disassembly; check the manual first.
4. Gently wash the carafe, lid, plunger and mesh in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft brush for trapped grounds and avoid abrasive or metal scrubbers.
5. Rinse well to remove detergent and dry all parts completely. BODUM says every part of its BRAZIL model is dishwasher safe; do not assume the same for other models.
6. Reassemble the mesh and plunger in the prescribed order. Before the next brew, inspect the mesh for distortion and the glass for damage. Store clean and thoroughly dry.

BODUMBODUM BRAZIL French Press — Use & Care ↗Official manufacturer product instructions: wash in warm soapy water before first use; dry thoroughly; all BRAZIL parts dishwasher safe. Also identifies borosilicate glass and stainless steel plunger. Model-specific warning included.BODUMBODUM BRAZIL 34oz — Use & Care ↗Independent BRAZIL variant confirms warm soapy water, thorough drying and dishwasher safe parts; supports qualifier that information is model-specific.Wikimedia CommonsFrench press with coffee.jpg — file information and CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗Own-work photo by Corn cheese, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo is generic French press, not BODUM product or cleaning demonstration.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia — technical ↗Hotlinking from Wikimedia servers is allowed but per-file attribution/licensing still required; original file opened in viewer.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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