The Barista Legends Care Line® milk system cleaner made a very good impression in our test. The milk system cleaner is a high-quality cleaner that has been specially developed for cleaning milk systems. The cleaning concentrate is particularly suitable for fully automatic coffee machines, portafilter machines, milk frothers, milk frothing rods and milk containers of fully automatic coffee machines and soft ice cream machines. It effectively removes milk residues and fat deposits for hygienic and tasteless milk foam preparation. The cleaning effect is very good.
Advantages
✅ Effective cleaning of milk systems
✅ Practical dosing aid on the bottle
✅ Generous content
✅ Versatile in use
Disadvantages
❌ No complete list of ingredients
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | transparent plastic bottle | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | No unnecessary packaging waste was produced | 100 points |
| Package contents & scope | 1,000 ml milk foam cleaner | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Written in German, easy to understand No complete list of ingredients | 90 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The product packaging is a transparent plastic bottle that allows a clear view of the contents. The bottle has two openings , each of which can be closed with a practical screw cap. This ensures safe storage of the milk system cleaner and enables easy dosing.
The generous 1000 ml capacity of the milk system cleaner ensures a long service life. The instructions for use are clearly printed on the bottle label and contain clear information on how to dose the detergent. Important warnings and some information about the material composition can also be found on the back to ensure safe use.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | appealing visual appearance | 100 points |
| Processing | Good processing of the packaging | 100 points |
| Product safety | the screw caps ensure safe storage | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | is produced in Germany, long application time | 90 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The milk system cleaner is a light blue color, while the bottle itself is transparent. The transparent bottle makes it easy for the customer to see how full the cleaner is.
The practical white screw caps make it easier to handle the cleaner and ensure safe storage without annoying leaks. It is also possible to portion the cleaner using the dosing chamber or transfer it directly from the bottle.
The available quantity of 1000 ml promises a long period of use and makes the product extremely economical, as just 15 ml of cleaner in 500 ml of water is enough to produce up to 33 liters of milk foam cleaner.
The milk system cleaner is particularly versatile. The cleaning concentrate is particularly suitable for fully automatic coffee machines, portafilter machines, milk frothers, milk frothing rods and milk containers of fully automatic coffee machines and soft ice cream machines. It is therefore a comprehensive cleaning solution for various types of appliances.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Dosage | Exact dosing possible thanks to dosing aid | 90 points |
| Gentle formula | the cleaner is gentle on the material | 100 points |
| Odor neutrality | smells slightly chemical – but does not give off a chemical odor during and after cleaning | 95 points |
| Cleaning result | Very good result – directly after the first application | 100 points |
| Total | 96 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Dosing is simple and precise. With the lid open, light pressure on the bottle is all that is needed to fill the dosing chamber with cleaning agent. It is somewhat more difficult to let the detergent in the dosing chamber flow back into the bottle. A particularly positive feature is the printed dosing aid, which is marked on both sides in 20 ml increments and enables precise dosing. Alternatively, the cleaner can also be used directly from the bottle, which ensures flexible application .
The dosage of the cleaner is based on the amount of water used, which allows it to be used as required and avoids wastage. After dosing, the cleaning program of the coffee machine is started and it is sufficient to follow the simple instructions to achieve an efficient cleaning result.
A particular advantage is that the individual parts of the milk system can be cleaned directly with the mixed milk foam cleaner after cleaning. This saves time and additional cleaning agents.
For final cleaning, the parts are rinsed thoroughly under running water and the coffee machine can be reassembled. The special formula of the milk system cleaner is gentle on the material and yet powerful. The entire cleaning process is simple and straightforward.
Barista Legends offers other cleaning accessories to match the milk system cleaner.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Good price-performance ratio | 90 points |
| Rating cut | 4.6 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 80 points |
| Total | 85 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers rate the product with an average of 4.6 stars. Many customers like the dosing aid of the cleaner and a clean coffee machine after use. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the dosing aid was practical and that the cleaning power was impressive.
Prices of up to €9.89 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €51.93. The milk system cleaner from Barista Legends Care Line® is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of €13.79. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio isgood.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 100 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 98 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 100 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 85 points |
| Total | 97 points |
