Espresso machines are easier than ever before to clean. Most espresso machines require minimum effort thanks for technology and feature improvements. Chances are your espresso machine will have a removable tray beneath the coffee cup area. Be sure to pull this out after every couple of uses and pour out the excess. You may want to wipe it down afterward to prevent any coffee stains. Next, make sure to hold down your spout and remove any lingering drops of espresso. Lastly, if your machine doesn't have an auto-purge function, you'll need to flush the lines of your machine every once in a while using a cleaning solution.