Like Dej, we bought a Vitamix at Costco. It was expensive and worth every penny. I use it every day and it is easy to make a good drink. All fruit/veggies get pulverized.

I get fresh spinach to blend. Using pineapple eliminates the green flavor so I get a fresh vegetable but it tastes like a sweet fruity drink.

To clean, I simply put in warm water and dishwashing soap, turn on and it washes itself.

Like Dej said, it also makes soup in five minutes but I use the microwave to heat it just a bit more. This is one item where you get your money's worth.

HOWEVER @Dej, apple seeds contain a small amount of cyanide! so you may want to cut those out.