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I make my coffee the same way every single morning, yet it rarely tastes the same. Lately, it has been really weak. What am I doing wrong? Or is there something wrong with the coffee pot?

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Run a solution of 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup water through the coffee maker and clean it out.
Then brew a good cup of coffee.

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