[header] How to clean an espresso machine [title] Scrub the portafilter and basket. [step] Remove the basket from the portafilter. Use a nylon brush or a scrubby pad to dislodge grounds from the portafilter and basket. 
Rinse the basket and portafilter with hot water and dry the items with a clean towel. [substeps] The portafilter is the handled, portable filter that is inserted into the group (the gasket that releases hot water to make the espresso).