Dear Heloise ... vinegar through the coffeepot to help get the oily buildup out of the inner workings of the pot. You might have to do this twice if you’ve never done it before. Afterward, run ...
Dear Heloise: We had an upstairs leak in ... use some dishwashing soap mixed with a 1/2 cup of vinegar. Use the rough side of a clean sponge and scrub the screen. Rinse and allow it to air-dry.