Cleaning your Blender

A few years ago I cleaned my blender and ended up cutting the tip of my finger rather badly on the blades.  After that I found myself looking for other ways to blend foods which was a pain in the rear.  Now I know how to clean the blender without touching the blades.

Simply fill the blender about half-way with very hot water and a generous amount of dishwashing liquid.  Before turning it on, throw in a couple medium-size ice cubes.  These will dislodge any insistent pieces of food that may be attached to the blades.  Rinse well and you're ready for the next use.