Fellow Clara French Press: Daily Care and Cleaning Tips

Quick answer

Rinse the Clara with warm water immediately after each use, deep clean it weekly with a gentle detergent, and never put the vacuum-insulated carafe in the dishwasher. A soft brush and a quick filter rinse keep the mesh clear and your coffee tasting fresh.

Step-by-step Clara cleaning routine

1. Rinse immediately after pouring: As soon as you've poured the last cup, fill the carafe halfway with warm water and swirl it. Pour out the rinse and repeat once. This removes most loose grounds before they dry and stick. Don't let the press sit with wet grounds for hours; the longer they dry, the harder the filter is to clean.
2. Disassemble the plunger and filter: Unscrew the filter assembly from the plunger rod and separate the mesh screen, spring, and backing plate if your model allows. Lay the parts on a towel so small pieces don't roll into the sink. Check the mesh for trapped grounds every time; a quick look saves a bitter next brew.
3. Wash the carafe with warm water and a drop of mild soap: Use a soft bottle brush or sponge to wipe the inside walls and the bottom. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Never use a scouring pad, steel wool, or powdered cleanser on the non-stick coating. If you feel grit under the brush, rinse and try again rather than pressing harder.
4. Clean the filter and plunger parts: Hold the mesh under warm running water and brush gently with a soft-bristle brush or an old toothbrush. For stubborn oils, soak the parts in warm water with a drop of dish soap for five minutes, then rinse. Never bend or scrunch the mesh to dry it; let it air-dry flat.
5. Deep clean weekly with a gentle soak: Once a week, fill the carafe with warm water and a tablespoon of baking soda or a dedicated coffee-equipment cleaner, and let it sit for 10–15 minutes. Rinse well. Soak the filter parts in the same solution separately. Skip vinegar if you're unsure about the coating; baking soda is a safer default.
6. Dry completely before reassembling: Leave the carafe upside down on a drying rack and air-dry the filter parts on a towel. Reassemble only when every part is dry to the touch. Trapped moisture between the filter layers can cause a musty smell; dryness is part of the clean.
7. Store with the lid off: Keep the plunger and lid separate from the carafe when stored, so air can circulate. This prevents stale coffee odors from building up inside the vacuum walls. If you store it assembled, leave the plunger raised slightly rather than pressed down.

Product facts

• Fellow Clara French Press.: Double-wall vacuum heat-lock insulation. It keeps your brew hot from first pour to last, but the sealed walls mean you should never submerge the carafe or put it in the dishwasher.

  

• Fellow Clara French Press.: Enhanced mesh filtration. The finer mesh gives a smoother, more balanced cup, so it needs a gentle brush rinse rather than a hard scrub to stay clear.
• Fellow Clara French Press.: Easy-clean, non-stick coating. Coffee releases quickly with a warm rinse, but abrasive sponges or scouring powder can scratch the coating and reduce that benefit.
• Fellow Clara French Press.: Agitation stick for even extraction. The stick helps stir the grounds during brewing; rinse it right after use so dried coffee doesn't cake onto the edges.