I also use the wrap filters in my percolators.  They work really well and I see them all the time in the grocery store.  I use a Tablespoon or two of Oxi Clean in mine and run them through a cycle.  

Looks like a nice coffeemaker.

I originally started using it on the thermal carafe I put my coffee in everyday and was shocked at how well and how quickly it worked.  The water has to be really hot and if you use too much it could foam over so I do it in the sink.  The foam will be a brown color as it lifts the coffee stains right off.

The dishwasher detergent cleaning method works great!  What I've done in the past though is to let the mixture cool down a bit after perking and wash the inside with a dishcloth.  You'd be amazed at how much the crud is loosened up.  Also do the same with the basket, stem, and cover.  Follow it up with a good rinse, and you should be good to go.

Says Coffeemaster on the bottom.  I think mine is a mid 60s model.  It's the same one Hazel had on her show :).  BTW, these are the filters I use in mine.  Wegmans has a brand called Forny or something like that.  I like those a little better and when I can I pick up a few of those.

It's really a personal choice and probably best to just experiment with different methods to determine which you like best.  I like the filters because they help to filter out some of the oils and sediment that can make coffee bitter but that's me.  I think I got that from my Mom.  I can remember when I was a kid she made coffee on the stove with one of those glass pyrex coffeemakers.  She used something as a filter but I don't remember what.  It could have been a paper towel, a napkin or maybe a real coffee filter.  I just remember there was something in the pot to contain and filter the coffee and she had one of those wire things because she always had an electric stove.  She eventually transitioned to a BUNN and never changed after that.

I had a friend years ago who's mother put an egg in the coffee.  I don't know how or when she did it but I remember a white percolator on the stove.  It was really good.  Does anyone know anything about this method?  

Here's an explanation about egg coffee.

As I read the article I remember more of my friends Mom making coffee.  I remember the cold water at the end.  I am going to have to try this tomorrow.  I remember how much I enjoyed her coffee.  I don't remember if she put the shells in or not. 

Thanks for finding it.

My great-aunt Grace always made her egg coffee in a large white enamel pot w/ red trim which was given to me several years ago by my cousin.

OMG Eugene #Rinso thank you for that description.  I love the ending about the dilated pupils and caffeine hand tremors.

This brings back some great memories.  My Mom used to talk about the time she had set up the tables for her card group.  She had to run to the store for something and she told my Dad "Watch Ralph, I have to run to the store.  I have everything set up for later."  Well, I guess he fell asleep on the sofa and I destroyed the room.  I was known to be a handful when I was younger.  I remember the ladies with the dark red lipstick and the lip prints on napkins.  They would  smoke a filterless cigarette and then load up their lips with the dark red lipstick.  Then they pinch their lips on the folded napkin to get rid of the extra.  My Mom never smoked but I remember many of her friends did.

I still have the percolator she used on special occasions and of course her card club.  It still works and once in a while I make a pot in it just to remember.

Thanks for bringing back a great memory!!