Quick answer
Choose Cafiza for espresso machine coffee-oil cleaning, Rinza M90 for milk-system residue, and Grindz for grinder burrs. They solve three different cleaning jobs, so many setups need more than one.
They clean different parts, not different strengths
The names sound interchangeable, but each tablet is formulated for a specific residue. Cafiza targets coffee oils and residue on group heads, portafilters, and baskets. Rinza M90 is a milk system cleaning tablet. Grindz is a grinder cleaning tablet. Using the wrong one on a part it wasn't made for won't give you the clean you expect.
The trade-off: one tablet can't do all three jobs
A single Cafiza tablet won't remove milk fat from a steam wand, and a Grindz tablet isn't meant for espresso brew paths. If you want a simple routine, stock the tablet that matches your most frequent cleaning task first, then add the others as your menu or equipment grows.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Cafiza Tablets: Best for routine espresso-side cleaning. Trade-off: it does not replace a milk-system cleaner or a grinder cleaner. Keep Cafiza on hand if espresso is your main output.
- Rinza M90 Tablets: Best for milk-heavy menus. Trade-off: it is not an espresso coffee-oil cleaner, so you still need Cafiza for group heads. Add Rinza M90 if you steam milk daily.
- Grindz Tablets: Best for grinder maintenance. Trade-off: it cleans burrs, not brew paths, so it won't fix espresso oil buildup. Use Grindz on a separate schedule from espresso cleaning.
Product facts
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Urnex - Rinza M90 Milk System Cleaning Tablet: Purpose-formulated for milk system cleaning as a tablet. Use it on milk lines and steam components where coffee-oil cleaners won't address milk residue.
Urnex - Rinza M90 Milk System Cleaning Tablet
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Urnex - Cafiza Tablets: Espresso machine formula for coffee oil and residue removal; safe for group heads, portafilters, and baskets. This is the tablet to reach for when your espresso tastes dull or your group head looks oily.
Urnex - Cafiza Tablets
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Urnex - Grindz Grinder Cleaning Tablet: Grinder cleaning tablet designed for grinder cleaning. Run it through the burrs to clear stale coffee residue without dismantling the grinder.
Which tablet fits your setup?
Best for
- Home espresso users who pull shots daily and need coffee-oil cleaning
- Cafes that steam milk and need a dedicated milk-system cleaner
- Anyone maintaining a grinder alongside an espresso machine
Not for
- Someone looking for one tablet to clean the entire machine
- Cleaning milk lines with a coffee-oil formula
- Cleaning brew paths with a grinder tablet
