Great blender, have had this for many years and use it frequently to blend frozen fruits, ice, and anything you would make a smoothly. I also use it to grind coffee beans. Cup sizes are great for individual servings and travel. Not heavy or bulky. Cleaning is easy w soap and water. I've put items into dishwasher, and fine, but I'm sure over time the cups might get cloudy, but u can always purchase new ones. I looked at buying a new one cause mine lost a leg after over 5 years, and looks beat up. I didn't like how all the other ones had much larger glasses or wider to take up more space in cubbord. This blender is very small and easily fits cups in dishwasher or in cubbords and the machine can be easilystowed and is lightweight. Blades are wicked fast and blend very smoothly. Overall amazing item for person use. Wish it came in crome color. I see the other that does, but it looks slightly different, and I just want this small footprint item.