{"product_id":"urnex-biocaf-milchdusenreiniger","title":"Urnex Biocaf Alkaline Milk Frother Cleaner 1L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUrnex BioCaf Alkaline Milk Cleaner 1L — A formula for dairy and plant-based milk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou grab the bottle, twist off the cap. The cap has an integrated measuring scale — 30 milliliters, pour it in once, done. You mix it with 500 milliliters of water in the milk pitcher, insert the steam wand, let the solution sit for 15 minutes. When you remove the wand and rinse with clear water, the milk proteins that have been stuck to the steel for days are gone. No streaks, no smell, no feeling of clogging when you next froth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the BioCaf Alkaline Milk Cleaner. Urnex's latest development in the milk system sector and, according to the manufacturer, the world's first formula that reliably dissolves residues from plant-based milk AND cow's milk. Alkalinely formulated, biodegradable, phosphate-free, with an integrated measuring scale in the cap. A 1-liter bottle provides approximately 33 applications with standard dosage. Made in the USA. We at Coffee Coaching Club are the exclusive Swiss importer for Urnex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy an alkaline formula — and why it's important for plant-based milk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany classic milk system cleaners are acid-based. Acids can be a problem with plant-based milks: plant proteins and fibers can curdle in an acidic environment and clog milk lines. An alkaline formula works on a different chemical level and dissolves proteins without curdling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the increasing use of oat, almond, and soy milk in daily cafe operations, a cleaner formula that reliably works for both types of milk has become a real necessity. The BioCaf Alkaline Milk Cleaner was formulated precisely for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the formula dissolves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk proteins (casein, whey, plant proteins), fats from whole and plant-based milk, fibers from oat and almond milk, calcium deposits from the milk water. In other words: everything that accumulates in a steam wand, an auto-frother, or a milk pitcher after a cafe shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the formula is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkaline, natural-based, biodegradable, and phosphate-free. The ingredients are derived from natural sources, not petroleum derivatives. The rinse water can be disposed of without harming aquatic ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication: Auto-Frother\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 30 ml of BioCaf Alkaline Milk Cleaner with 500 ml of cold water in a container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmerse the suction tube of the auto-frother into the solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the cleaning or frothing cycle and pump the entire solution through the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen rinse with clear cold water until the system is residue-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication: Steam wand and milk pitcher (Soak)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 30 ml of BioCaf Alkaline Milk Cleaner with 500 ml of warm water in the milk pitcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmerse the steam wand in the pitcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it soak for 15 to 30 minutes, or overnight for heavily soiled wands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly with clear water, blow a shot of steam through the wand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning auto-frother, steam wand, milk pitcher, milk system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProperties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for dairy and plant-based milk (oat, almond, soy, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural-based, biodegradable, phosphate-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ml per 500 ml water (auto-frother and soak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasuring Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated in the bottle cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplications per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L (33.8 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho benefits from BioCaf Alkaline Milk Cleaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see three profiles in the showroom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCafes and cafeterias with plant-based milk programs. If you serve oat, almond, or soy milk, an alkaline formula is the safe bet — acid cleaners can curdle plant-based milks and clog milk lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome setups with automatic machines or auto-frothers. Automatic machines with integrated milk systems require daily cleaning — and if plant-based milk is also used, the alkaline formula is the safer approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetups with high cappuccino and latte volume. In any machine that regularly processes milk, proteins and fats accumulate in the wand and pitcher — those who don't regularly dissolve this lose milk frothing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor espresso machine backflush, the matching powder from the same line: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/urnex-biocaf-reinigungspulver\"\u003eUrnex BioCaf Cleaning Powder 500g\u003c\/a\u003e or the classic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/urnex-cafiza\"\u003eUrnex Cafiza 566g\u003c\/a\u003e. For the grinder: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/urnex-grindz\"\u003eUrnex Grindz Grinder Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. High-quality milk pitchers can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barista-milch-pitcher\"\u003eMilk Pitcher Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Precise scales for dosing in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barista-tools-normcore\"\u003eNormcore Barista Tools Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder, delivery, and advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BioCaf Alkaline Milk Cleaner 1L can be ordered online from the Coffee Coaching Club or picked up in the showroom in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/zurich-oerlikon\"\u003eZurich Oerlikon\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/bern-filiale\"\u003eBern\u003c\/a\u003e. Delivery throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2–4 working days. As the exclusive Swiss importer for Urnex, we are your direct point of contact for milk system maintenance: \u003ca href=\"mailto:office@coffeecoachingclub.ch\"\u003eoffice@coffeecoachingclub.ch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy shouldn't I use an acid cleaner for plant-based milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant-based milks contain proteins and fibers that can curdle in an acidic environment. In the milk lines of an automatic machine, this can lead to blockages. Alkaline cleaners dissolve plant proteins cleanly without curdling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I clean the milk system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a professional setting, daily. For home use, a quick rinse after each steam wand use plus weekly deep cleaning with cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes BioCaf Alkaline also work for pure cow's milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The formula is just as suitable for dairy as for plant-based milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many applications does a 1-liter bottle provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the standard dosage of 30 ml per 500 ml of water, it yields about 33 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the formula really biodegradable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Natural-based ingredients, phosphate-free, biodegradable according to Urnex. The rinse water can be disposed of via normal wastewater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes this formula from a descaler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCaf Alkaline dissolves proteins, fats, and milk-specific calcium deposits. Pure water scale in the boiler is removed with a separate acid-based descaler — that is a different application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see the product live before purchasing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both showrooms have the entire Urnex range on site: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/bern-filiale\"\u003eBern\u003c\/a\u003e at Gerberngasse 44 and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/zurich-oerlikon\"\u003eZurich Oerlikon\u003c\/a\u003e at Hagenholzstrasse 50b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk system hygiene is the most underestimated factor in cappuccino quality. My suggestion from showroom practice: establish alkaline cleaning as an evening routine, every day, without exception. Five minutes, a pitcher with 30 ml in 500 ml of water, wand in, let it soak while you wipe the floor, rinse briefly, done. Those who offer oat milk or almond milk in their cafe and work with acid cleaners risk a clogged milk line eventually. The alkaline formula chemically bypasses this problem. With \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffeebohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/very-nutty-kraftiger-robusta-aus-indien\"\u003eVery Nutty\u003c\/a\u003e in the milk, you will immediately taste the difference of a clean wand — the sweetness of the milk becomes clearer, the chocolate comes through. Clean system, honest espresso. That's my view from the roastery, one of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why shouldn't I use an acid cleaner for plant-based milk?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Plant-based milks contain proteins and fibers that can curdle in an acidic environment. In the milk lines of an automatic machine, this can lead to blockages. Alkaline cleaners dissolve plant proteins cleanly without curdling them.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does BioCaf Alkaline also work for pure cow's milk?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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