At first it seems annoying, if the manufacturer of a coffee machine is on its own add-on products. On the other hand it will have his reasons, there is matched in this case, the descaling agent directly to the needs of the machine. We have adjusted according to the water hardness degree of hardness and are now remembered in time to the decalcification. Unfortunately, the last time no descaling agent was in the house until he arrived, the engine grew louder. However, it has calmed down after the treatment, so the both tolerated apparently quite good. Our machine is now for 6 months in daily use, so far we have 2 x descaled if you follow the operating instructions, no problem. Of the purchased cleaners are still 2/3 left, so the price is in a good relation to the transaction, which should be able to afford at a quite expensive coffee to last a lifetime at the object.