As someone who tries to limit their amount of countertop appliances, I am so happy I bought this blender! It is super easy to use, easy to clean and easy to store. I was apprehensive to purchase after reading reviews of how the seal/gasket on the blade attachment can get stinky and gross. But after reading a few reassuring reviews I decided to give it a try - a well trusted brand at that price point has got to stack up! And it has delivered - I haven’t had any issues with it. However, I am very careful to not just clean and (occasionally) bleach the blender top, but I’m diligent to rinse off the top after every time I use it, even if I’m in the midst of using it. In other words, when I stop to check the contents of the blender by opening the top, I run it under water quickly to get any residue off before reapplying the blade attachment. That way if any of the blended food contents ran down from the blade and into the gasket, it doesn’t get rammed into the seal with the reapplication of the blade. I think this is crucial to the longevity of the seal and attachment as a whole. Also, I’ve found myself using this appliance for more than just frozen blended foods. I LOVE using it to beat eggs - it’s makes them so fluffy and delectable. I also really love using it to mix my protein powder with my cold brew in the mornings. Gets the perfect consistency with the right amount of froth. 10/10 recommend this product!