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Kitchen

How to Clean Blender

Keeping your blender clean isn't just about appearance -- it's about hygiene and performance. Here's how to do it right, with the supplies you probably already have at home.

What You'll Need

  • Soap-Man Lemon Glow Dish Soap
  • Warm water
  • Soft sponge
  • Baking soda (for stains)
  • White vinegar (for odors)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Quick-clean immediately after use

    Fill the blender halfway with warm water, add a drop of Lemon Glow Dish Soap, and blend on high for 30 seconds. This cleans it in under a minute.

  2. 2

    Rinse and inspect

    Pour out the soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Check around the blade assembly for trapped food particles.

  3. 3

    Deep clean the blade assembly

    Unscrew the blade assembly from the bottom of the pitcher. Wash each component separately with soapy water and a soft sponge.

  4. 4

    Remove stains and odors

    For stubborn stains, blend a mix of baking soda and warm water. For lingering odors, blend a cup of water with a tablespoon of white vinegar.

Pro Tips

  • TIPAlways clean your blender within 5 minutes of use -- dried smoothie residue is 10 times harder to remove.
  • TIPBlend warm soapy water on high for 30 seconds instead of hand-scrubbing -- it's safer and more effective.
  • TIPTo remove cloudiness from a glass blender, blend a mixture of water and white vinegar for 30 seconds.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • XReaching into the pitcher to clean around the blades, which is a common cause of kitchen cuts. Use the self-clean method instead.
  • XPutting a hot blender in cold water, which can crack glass pitchers from thermal shock.
  • XLeaving the blender assembled and damp after washing, which breeds mold inside the gasket and blade assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most blender pitchers are top-rack dishwasher safe, but the blade assembly, gasket, and base should be hand-washed. Check your model's manual.