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Universal vs Brand-Specific Blender Gaskets: Which Is Better?

It was a hot Tuesday morning last July. I stood in my kitchen in Alabama, feeling half asleep. A cold mango smoothie sounded like a great idea. Fresh mangoes, cold yogurt, and heavy ice went into the jar. I placed the jar on my trusty…

Blenders Kitchen Troubleshooting & Maintenance

What Is a Blender Gasket and Why It Matters

The Day a Tiny Blender Gasket Ruined My Kitchen How One Small Part Made a Huge Mess A Normal Tuesday Morning Let me tell you a quick story about my kitchen. It was a rainy Tuesday morning here in Alabama. I felt very tired and…

A silver blender leaking red smoothie from the bottom onto a kitchen counter, with a hand holding the removed blade assembly to inspect the rubber gasket.

Blenders Kitchen Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Why Is My Blender Leaking from the Bottom? (Causes & Fixes)

Last Tuesday morning started like any normal day. The sun was barely visible here in my kitchen. My stomach wanted a quick and easy breakfast. Fresh sourdough bread sat ready for the toaster. A cold fruit smoothie sounded like the perfect match. I tossed frozen…

A cloudy blender pitcher next to a clear one on a kitchen counter with vinegar and baking soda, showing a cloudy blender pitcher fix.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

The Best Cloudy Blender Pitcher Fix (That Actually Works)

Last Tuesday morning. The sun was shining right on my kitchen counter. I wanted a fresh berry smoothie. I grabbed my trusty blender jar. But it looked awful. A thick, milky film covered the clear plastic. Yuck. I ran my finger inside. It felt rough…

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

How to clean blender bottom without removing

I love a good morning smoothie in my hot Florida kitchen. But a bad kitchen tool can ruin your day fast. If your Ninja or Vitamix motor works too hard, it gets bad. You might notice your blender smells like burning rubber: Troubleshooting coupler vs.…