I have one of these and my wife loves it. Just a good rinse daily for cleaning. It is a little painful to take apart for occasional intense or dishwasher cleaning - you have to line up the slots and such. Also, if you lose that little silicone-rubber ball nipple which is the basis of the bottom closing seal, you need to purchase a whole new steeper. They do not offer spare parts for this thing. To quote the sales person, “It’s only $20”.