# Clean and Descale, how often

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**Created:** [January 15, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/clean-and-descale-how-often/4129 "2025-01-15T16:56:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/clean-and-descale-how-often/4129/1 "2025-01-15T16:56:57Z")

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Can I perform a ‘Clean’ and ‘Descale’ on a regular basis, like the 1st day of each month? Is there any downside to doing this before the the machine alerts me to do it?

Thanks