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Two weeks ago, an influencer discovered bugs<\/a> in the gasket of her blender. Prior to the Great Bug Discovery, she had been using the blender daily but only washing it with soap \u201cevery third time.\u201d While most people\u2014especially the legion of blender-cleaning enthusiasts that commented on the video\u2014know that you should always<\/em> wash your blender with soap and<\/em> water, we’re using this insect incident as an excuse to bring everyone up to speed on the most cutting-edge blender cleaning techniques.<\/p>\n Ideally, you should avoid washing your blender in the dishwasher. The dishwasher\u2019s heat and detergent are more likely to inflict wear upon the blender than washing by hand. If you\u2019d like to maximize your blender\u2019s lifespan, hand-wash when possible.<\/p>\n Blenders can wash themselves. Simply fill it \u2153 of the way up with water, add dish soap, and then blend on high for 30 seconds. Next, rinse the blender with water and then place on a drying rack.<\/p>\n To deep clean your entire blender, you\u2019ll want to disassemble the device. When doing this, refer to the instruction provided by your blender\u2019s manual. If you don\u2019t have the physical manual on hand (very likely), you should be able to find a copy online. If that doesn\u2019t work, you might be able to find an entire dissertation<\/a> on disassembling your specific blender on YouTube.<\/p>\n Once taken apart, wash the blender components with dish soap and warm water then set aside to dry. When fully dry, follow the instructions for assembling your blender.<\/p>\n If your blender is on its last legs and you\u2019re feeling ready to properly take care of something newer and more capable, we\u2019ve got a few great options for you. For personal blenders, I love this model from Zwilling<\/a>. It\u2019s fully proficient in making smoothies, sauces, and small batches of soups. If you\u2019re interested in something bigger but also tastefully designed, this SMEG blender<\/a> is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n Blenders Shouldn’t Go In The Dishwasher<\/h2>\n
Let The Blender Do The Work<\/h2>\n
Disassembling Your Blender<\/h2>\n
Our Favorite Blenders<\/h2>\n
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