Tag Kitchen Hacks

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.

How to Clean a Blender in 60 Seconds (and Deep-Clean It When You Need To)

by BlenderHacks Editorial

The self-cleaning trick that works on almost any blender, plus how to deal with cloudy jars, lingering smells and gunk around the blade.

The Right Order to Add Smoothie Ingredients (It Really Matters)

by BlenderHacks Editorial

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.