Troubleshooting & Maintenance

A dirty blender pitcher with green smoothie residue sitting on the top rack of an open dishwasher next to plates and mugs. The motor base sits on a white kitchen counter near a batter spill, with bold white text at the top asking, "CAN YOU PUT BLENDER IN DISHWASHER."

Can You Put Blender in the Dishwasher

Can You Put Blender in the Dishwasher? The Ultimate Cleanup Guide It’s a sticky, humid morning here in Texas. I’m staring at a blender pitcher caked in crusty sourdough pancake batter that I whipped up this morning. The sink is full. The blades look downright…

Person in blue gloves showing blender gasket replacement instructions by holding a blade base over a wood kitchen counter.

Blenders Troubleshooting & Maintenance

No More Leaks: Easy Blender Gasket Replacement Instructions

It is a hot day in Texas. You want a cold drink. You press start on your Ninja. Then, juice leaks on the wood. I hate when that happens. The rubber seal is dead. Do not buy a new motor. You just need my blender…

Blenders Kitchen Troubleshooting & Maintenance

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…