Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct vs Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
AheadChemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct
7.4/ 10
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Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
6.7/ 10
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Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct is the better buy on our scoring, 7.4 to Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner's 6.7. It leads on ease of use & cleaning.
Who each one suits
Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct
Chemex owners, and the reason a Chemex tastes like a Chemex
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning.
Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter
Scores higher on compatibility.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct | Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Quality & Durability | 22% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 18% | 10.0 | 4.0 |
| Compatibility | 16% | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| Value for Money | 16% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct | Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Chemex owners, and the reason a Chemex tastes like a Chemex | A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter |
| What sets it apart | 20 to 30 percent thicker than an ordinary filter, which is the whole Chemex character | It removes coffee oils, which a descaler does not touch, and most people buy the wrong one |
| Accessory Type | Bonded paper filters for a Chemex brewer | Coffee maker and espresso machine cleaning powder |
| Biodegradable or Compostable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 200 sheets, two boxes of 100 | Two packs, six packets in total |
| Certifications | — | Organic, Kosher |
| Fits Brands | — | De'Longhi, Ninja, Hamilton Beach, Mr Coffee, Braun and others |
| Fits Models | Chemex coffee makers | — |
| Material | Specialty fibre paper, Natural, unbleached, compostable | Biodegradable, non-toxic, unscented |
| Pack | 200 | 6 |
| Removes | The maker publishes bitterness, acidity and sediment as what the thickness holds back | Residual coffee oils and buildup that turn rancid, plus light limescale |
| Requires Other Equipment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thickness | 20 to 30 percent thicker than other filters, per the maker | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct
- +20 to 30 percent thicker than other filters, which is the reason a Chemex cup is as clean as it is
- +Chemex publishes bitterness, acidity and sediment as what the thickness holds back
- +Natural unbleached specialty fibre, compostable, made in the United States
- +200 sheets in two boxes of 100
- −It needs a Chemex: these fit nothing else
- −The thickness that cleans the cup also slows the drawdown, which changes the brew
- −No price is published for it here
Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner
- +Six packets across two packs, and Urnex names De'Longhi, Ninja, Hamilton Beach, Mr Coffee and Braun among what it fits
- +OMRI listed and Star-K kosher, biodegradable, non-toxic and unscented
- +Removes the residual oils that turn rancid as well as light limescale, which descaler alone does not
- +Made in the United States
- −It has to be run through a brew cycle, so it is a maintenance session rather than a wipe
- −Six packets is a few months at monthly cleaning
- −No price is published for it here
Every specification, side by side
| Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct | Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Chemex owners, and the reason a Chemex tastes like a Chemex | A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter |
| What sets it apart | 20 to 30 percent thicker than an ordinary filter, which is the whole Chemex character | It removes coffee oils, which a descaler does not touch, and most people buy the wrong one |
| Specifications | ||
| Accessory Type | Bonded paper filters for a Chemex brewer | Coffee maker and espresso machine cleaning powder |
| Biodegradable or Compostable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 200 sheets, two boxes of 100 | Two packs, six packets in total |
| Certifications | — | Organic, Kosher |
| Made in | United States | United States |
| Fits Brands | — | De'Longhi, Ninja, Hamilton Beach, Mr Coffee, Braun and others |
| Fits Models | Chemex coffee makers | — |
| Item Class | Consumable, it is used up and replaced | Consumable, it is used up and replaced |
| Material | Specialty fibre paper, Natural, unbleached, compostable | Biodegradable, non-toxic, unscented |
| Pack | 200 | 6 |
| Removes | The maker publishes bitterness, acidity and sediment as what the thickness holds back | Residual coffee oils and buildup that turn rancid, plus light limescale |
| Requires Other Equipment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Thickness | 20 to 30 percent thicker than other filters, per the maker | — |
Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct vs Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner: common questions
Which is better, Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct or Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner?
Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct scores 7.4 against 6.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner is still ahead on compatibility.
Is Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct or Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner cheaper?
Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct starts at Not publicly stated, and Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner at Not publicly stated.
Who is Chemex Bonded Coffee Filters 200ct for?
Chemex owners, and the reason a Chemex tastes like a Chemex
Who is Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaner for?
A machine that brews fine but makes coffee that tastes stale and bitter
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