Few kitchen appliances rival the sheer versatility of a blender. It can help you whip up soups, sauces, smoothies, and frozen cocktails in seconds, yet the cleanup is often so much of a hassle that many opt to keep it tucked away in the cupboard. Fortunately, there’s a simple hack to get the pitcher and…
Scrub-Free Suds
Turning a blender into a self-cleaning machine is as easy as flipping a switch. Instead of scrubbing it by hand and risking a cut from the sharp blades, try this method: Fill your blender halfway with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap. Turn it on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds, allowing the blades to swirl the soapy water around. (Some models have preprogrammed cleaning settings with pulsating rhythms to scrub away stubborn messes.) This vortex will get soap into every corner and under the blades without you having to take the whole thing apart.
Take It to the Next Level
You don’t have to take your blender apart to get a deep clean, but a few simple steps can make this 30-second hack even more effective. First, rinse out as much residue as possible; this will give the water and soap less grime to cut through. Using hot water will also help loosen up any stuck-on food. Most importantly, clean the blender immediately after use to prevent the remnants from drying and hardening.
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For particularly stubborn buildup, drop half a lemon (even a squeezed-out one) into the soapy mixture. The citric acid in the juice and the oils in the peel are natural degreasers that help break down fats and neutralize odors. It’s an easy way to boost the cleaning power of this hack while leaving your kitchen with a fresh, citrus scent.
