Originally posted by: Yreka
So you guys who have had a juicer for any period of time, do you find you actually use it regularly or does it sit in the cabinet ?
I am really on the fence about getting one.. I heart me some juice, but I am also lazy so...
I think it really depends on the model you get. The more convenient it is to use (i.e. clean), the more you will use it. I use my blender every day because cleanup is as simple as squirting some liquid dish soap and water inside and blending for 10 seconds, then rinsing out. The Champion blender is pretty expensive compared to lesser models, but it's very easy to clean up (plus it lasts 25+ years). Cleanup goes like this:
1. Remove parts by hand (masher tube, pipe attachment, grinder blade)
2. Use a stiff bristle brush, dobie, and cold water to clean and rinse the parts, then set out to dry
3. Wipe off motor with a wet paper towel
Plus with a Champion juicer, you can't really let it sit uncleaned or you'll ruin the parts, so you're forced to clean it right away. It's more involved than, say, a blender, but it's still very easy and pretty quick. Just use the juicer near a sink so that you can pop off the parts and rinse them out. Also, you'll need to be in the habit of going shopping for fresh produce a couple times a week.
Oh, and juice gives me a lot less acid than bottled juices. I can drink freshly-juiced OJ and my acid reflux hardly kicks in
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