is it easy to clean or a pain in the butt with many parts?
2071247
It was difficult for me to put together and take apart - much more difficult than the one I had 25 years ago with my first child. That one was wonderful and I used it everyday. This one didn't get used much.
2071248
The little blue cap on the center post unscrews. You then have two plastic parts and three metal ones. It disassembles sufficiently that it is easy to clean, and you could put it together blindfolded after the first couple of times. I really like this grinder, and so does the baby!
2071249
You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for waiting so long. You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for... » Read More You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for waiting so long. « Show Less
1784276
It's easy to clean. I think you'd need a more heavy-duty machine for grinding bones and nuts. This unit has some trouble getting through cartilage or sinewy cuts.
1975359
Pretty easy. The moisture makes it a bit tough and the more pressure you apply the more scrubbing action you get. But my floors get pretty dirty and I need to really scrub.
1933184
Yes - much easier than a plastic model we had. It has fewer parts than many other models too, but it does take a little more care since ceramic can be a little more fragile. I don't know that it stays clean for any longer than our other model, but it isn't as visibly dirty - so you may run into issues where you think it's clean when it's really not. I don't mind this myself, I just clean it regularly anyway.
320141
It's easy to clean. If you have a large handy,a spoon or anything to move your dish cloth around will be easily done.
807952
All the parts are pretty simple, so there are not many difficult crevices to get into and try to clean. That was one reason I chose this model and the stainless is way easier than the plastic.
1796709
No but I have not found it to be difficult to clean. You may need to soak overnight at times
1032201
I think it is easy. It has a power head for extra cleaning & is simple to use. I have had this unit quite a while with no issues
1052922
How difficult is this to clean? How do you clean around all the screws and hinges.
84119
No, it is not hard at all. It seldom requires more than washing it with hot soapy water and a good rinse
1408650
I't very easy to clean because the two metal bowls just drop down into open holes which each have a little thumb indentation so getting the bowls out is easy; to me it's a great set-up.
643229
It's easy. Just put the parts in the dishwasher. By chance if you don't have a dishwasher, I think it would be easy to clean. When I have rinsed the inside parts and nothing sticks.
1346389
In the reviews, someone said it's hard to clean because the heating element is attached and it can't be soaked. But you say it's easy to clean.......??
1633069
Yes, if you don't it will clog up and you will have lots of problems. Cleaning is pretty easy though, so not too much trouble. Lots less trouble than clogged :)
589116
It is very easy to take apart and clean. You will need a brush to clean it thoroughly .
738230
Yes, it is quite easy to clean. There really isn't much to the cage so it's easy to take apart.
914800
It is very easy to clean if you do so right away. If your fruit/veggie residue stays on the parts for too long, the cones are hard to clean. There are several parts (6-8) but they come apart easily and clean up nice.