It's important to clean the stick blender thoroughly after each use as you don't want food residue to remain in the blades. When you are done, let the foot of the hand blender cool in a bowl of water. This is because the foot of the wand gets hot quickly when in use. Add a mixture of hot water and mild detergent in a bowl. Then, briefly turn on the stick blender to loosen all food particles from the blades. Remove the plug from the socket and unscrew the rod. Clean the stick itself with a damp cloth. Then you can thoroughly dry the rod and base with a dry cloth. Be careful when cleaning and drying the sharp blades. Also, ensure that the handle containing the motor does not come into contact with water.
