It can be tricky to figure out how to clean your Keurig, but it's important work. If your household is like mine, your pod coffee maker runs anywhere from three to seven times per day. Be sure to check out our related buying guides, including the Best Pod Coffee Makers, the Best Coffee Machines, the Best Coffee Subscriptions, and the Best Milk Frothers. Daily MaintenanceTo clean the housing of your Keurig coffee maker or other pod machine, just take a damp cloth and wipe down the outside. Follow up with a few rinsing cycles using clean water until the vinegar smell is gone.