I have had my my mr soup maker for 6 years and I works well. When I have made a soup I clean the jug and blade straight away and leave to dry properly without the lid on. A day later I add a few little drops of olive oil to the blade so it doesn't sneeze up and I'm all set for tge next use. I think users should not leave the soup maker soaking in water and encouraging condensation. I hope to get a few more years out of mine x