I chose this pitcher after a bad experience with my MixerMate Pitchers. The handles in the mixermate pitchers were hollow and allowed the pulp from the lemonade to remain in the handle and was unable to reach it to clean down in the handle. On the other hand, these pitchers have solid hands attached to the outside and cleaning has not been an issue. I wish the lids were a tighter fit because the liquid in the container can leak out if it is tipped with the openings closed.