BlenderHacks: Kitchen blender tips, tricks and honest buying advice.
Blender Leaking From the Bottom? 6 Causes and How to Fix Each One
Why Does My Blender Smell Like Burning? 7 Causes and What to Do
Can You Crush Ice in a Blender? How to Do It Without Damaging Yours
How to Clean a Blender in 60 Seconds (and Deep-Clean It When You Need To)
The Right Order to Add Smoothie Ingredients (It Really Matters)
BuyingGuides
Personal vs. Full-Size vs. High-Performance Blenders: Which Type Do You Need?
A plain-English guide to the four main types of blender, what each is good (and bad) at, and the features that matter more than wattage.
Tips &Tricks
Can You Crush Ice in a Blender? How to Do It Without Damaging Yours
Yes, most blenders can crush ice, but technique matters. Learn which blenders handle ice best, the step-by-step method for crushed ice and frozen drinks, and the mistakes that damage blades and motors.
Cleaning &Care
Blender Leaking From the Bottom? 6 Causes and How to Fix Each One
Is your blender leaking from the bottom of the jar? Here's how to find the exact cause, from a missing gasket to worn blade seals, and fix it, plus how to stop it happening again.
SmoothieIdeas
The Right Order to Add Smoothie Ingredients (It Really Matters)
Load your blender in this order and you'll get smoother drinks, fewer stuck blades and less stopping to scrape. Plus the exception for personal blenders.
Latest Articles
Blender Leaking From the Bottom? 6 Causes and How to Fix Each One
Is your blender leaking from the bottom of the jar? Here's how to find the exact cause, from a missing gasket to worn blade seals, and fix it, plus how to stop it happening again.
Read moreWhy Does My Blender Smell Like Burning? 7 Causes and What to Do
A burning smell from your blender can be harmless break-in or a sign the motor is overheating. Here are the 7 most common causes, how to tell them apart, and how to fix each one.
Read moreCan You Crush Ice in a Blender? How to Do It Without Damaging Yours
Yes, most blenders can crush ice, but technique matters. Learn which blenders handle ice best, the step-by-step method for crushed ice and frozen drinks, and the mistakes that damage blades and motors.
Read moreHow to Clean a Blender in 60 Seconds (and Deep-Clean It When You Need To)
The self-cleaning trick that works on almost any blender, plus how to deal with cloudy jars, lingering smells and gunk around the blade.
Read moreThe Right Order to Add Smoothie Ingredients (It Really Matters)
Load your blender in this order and you'll get smoother drinks, fewer stuck blades and less stopping to scrape. Plus the exception for personal blenders.
Read morePersonal vs. Full-Size vs. High-Performance Blenders: Which Type Do You Need?
A plain-English guide to the four main types of blender, what each is good (and bad) at, and the features that matter more than wattage.
Read more