Love this machine! Makes meal prep go by very fast! Most parts are very easy to clean, but lost one star due to the base of the steamer. I find I have to be extra careful to ensure it's fully clean. I recommend adding a few minutes to some steaming times for harder root veggies, but all in all, I'd buy this again for anyone. Wish I had it for my first born! What's great is I also find the steamer and blender handy for other uses for the family, so it's something we can use long term.