Are there a bunch of crevices under the pad where food can get stuck?
942446
No, the actual set portion detaches quite easily to allow for proper cleaning. We don't use the pad because it made it more time consuming to clean when our son gets messy
942447
No. The pad lifts very easy to wipe clean. There is a crack on each side of the seat that food gets caught in but it's very easy to release the clip and lift the bottom of the chair and clean. The hardest thing to clean is the straps. They are difficult to remove from the chair. However, once you do get them out they clean quickly with a short soak in bleach water.
942448
I haven't had any problem. The pad is removable anyway. You can just lift it up some to clean under. I really love this chair as the child is not here all the time, so I don't need to have a high chair sitting around; just strap it onto a kitchen chair when needed.
1757905
No! I believe it is likely to build up too much pressure if sealed. I do think the gasket keeps food moist but the side clips are in the way.
2267279
Thank you all for your responses. So far I've tried chicken and meat. I did try to push to the food to the bottom and remove any air voids but it doesn't seem to be as powerful as I expected.
1507056
I would think so! The crevices aren't too deep. My lab mix walks around and around the bowl while eating. The breaks in the maze helps him push the food around while eating instead of vacuuming it up all at once.
988032
There's a place for the suction cup to stick to. I love the pad. Every once in a while you need to rinse the bottom off with warm water. I've done 3 times in a year.
218775
No hidden crevices that I have found (LOL), fairly easy clean up. When shredding cheese you have to get it out of the ridge where the top attaches, but really no big deal. Probably no more of an issue than with any other unit, although this is our first. Quite honestly we are LOVING this machine and it is great to have.
557741
I'll have to double check but I think there's a wee bit of groove around the outside edge. Not enough to prevent you from putting it on the stove and whisking up gravy from drippings.
1340687
no I haven't had any problems love love them. Maybe if you attach the pad by hand instead of putting the want in the bowl you would get a more secure hold
596727
Not that I could notice. This pad doesn't stay put very well. Every time I walk by it moves. You might want to try something else. I now use it for a pad under the puppy food.
629084
No, it is sealed securely and therefore "clean." I've never had a problem with these spatulas getting "crud" in the area where they're connected.
1613353
Haven't used it for quinoa yet. Haven't noticed other food getting stuck in the edge though.
459329
Sometimes food gets stuck inside the wheel mechanism. If you unscrew the wheel (it removes easily) you will be able to clean it out. This worked for me.
1364977
A watery sauce or moisture from fruits will go into other compartments. A small paper towel in the bottom of the compartment takes care of that. Yogurt might be ok if it's pretty thick.
263061
Thanks for your question. Steve, I use a q-tips or a the tip of cleaning sponge with soap a lot. The secret is always put water after use to the food do not get stuck in the crevices. I hope had help you.
1746629
It is a bit annoying. But you should be removing the bowls and cleaning off the top of it at least once a day anyways because it is wood and you don't want it to get waterlogged. I wrote a review about this before, if you're going to put food in there make sure that it's in a container because the water will drop down from the bowls and the food will grow mold, just an f.y.i. Product is definitely aesthetically pleasing but a little maintenance is required.
1463037
haven't had the problem with the food, but it is hard to get the baby out. Ours is big, and it is a 2 person job.
971329
Cleaning is not a big issue. To answer specifically, there seem to be no corners/edges that trap items. Pretty much like any food prep appliance, clean-up is routine.