When you talk about blenders, Vitamix has got to be one of the first blenders that a lot of experts recommend and rightfully so. It is one of the most versatile kitchen tools that you can buy because it will pulverize anything you put in between its blades.But there’s a problem. A Vitamix costs around $420. Even though a lot of people justify the cost saying that this machine is versatile, $400 is still a lot of money.What if you simply can’t afford a $400 blender? I have good news, you don’t need to spend that kind of money on a powerful blender.The Cleanblend blender can certainly match the Vitamix in terms of power with its 3hp motor and for a limited time, you can buy this commercial grade blender for at a price of a consumer blender.But the bigger question is does it have enough torque to not only make smoothies but also grind peanuts or mix a batter? It certainly looks the part with manual controls and we will find out in this review.A Quick LookPower: 1,800 wattsWidth: N/AHeight: 19″ (approx)Warranty: 5 yrs.

Pitcher: 62 ouncesPrice At first glance you’d easily mistake this for a Vitamix because of the layout of the controls. It almost looks like a Vitamix. Here’s a look at these two machines side by side.Both machines have a matt black finish same placement in terms of where the power button, pulse and speed settings are located.If you’re not familiar with blenders, you could easily mistake the one from the other. cuisinart smartpower blender rpmBut there are distinct differences.kitchenaid mixer teardownFirst, Cleanblend’s controls are located in the middle portion of the base whereas the Vitamix is close to the top.black and decker blender bl3000s reviewsSecond when you look at the jar, the Vitamix has a rubber sleeve that will give you better grip. braun immersion blender 4172

Cleanblend’s jar does not have this feature as it is all plastic. Hopefully they’ll add it in future versions.Lastly, like the Vitamix it also comes with a tamper that use can use mid cycle to push ingredients down on the blade.Under the hood, this machine is powered by a strong 1,800 watt motor that produces 3 hp and if you look at video reviews, the motor sounds powerful.The bigger question is does it have enough torque which we will find out next.vitamix blender 5200 bed bath and beyondIf you look at Cleanblend’s website they’ve listed several recipes that includes smoothies, soups, guacamole and almond butterNow let’s see how this blender in action through videos I found on Youtube.Here’s a demon on making green smoothie…cuisinart cbt-1000 manualAt least for this recipe (frozen banana, kale, spinach, Greek yogurt, etc.) the blender was able to blend it to a smooth consistency.kitchenaid food processor 9 cup kfp0922cu

Drew Palermo talks briefly about the features and another smoothie demo…Another smoothie demo (making the perfect green smoothie)…The ultimate test on a blender’s torque, making homemade nut butter…Don’t try this on blenders with weak motors because it will burn out.You can make a frozen yogurt in less than a minute.This machine is pretty versatile. Now I’m not sure if it can mix a batter, a feature which frankly separates the Vitamix from other blenders but when you look at the price it is hard to beat since you’re getting a blender with a commercial grade motor under the hood.Cleanblend recommends cleaning this by filling it half full with warm water, adding a couple drops of dishwashing liquid (e.g. joy) then running it at the lowest speed setting between 30 to 60 seconds. Don’t forget to cover the jar.Just make sure to clean this immediately after using it so that ingredients (particularly hard to clean ones like oil) don’t harden up and make cleaning almost impossible.

Cleanblend backs this up with a 5 year warrant and a 30 day money back guarantee. Read more about the warranty details in here.One thing I noticed from all the reviews is the great customer service that Cleanblend offers to their customers. A few people who initially gave bad rating because of the faulty rubber gasket upgraded their ratings after Cleanblend offered to send them a replacement blender free of charge.Remember that this is a relatively new company and they may be relying on consumer feedback to iron out the rough edges and make their product better.As for performance, consumers say that this blender has a strong motor and will handle anything you put inside it. I’ve also shown you in one video above a demo on how it is fully capable of turning almond nuts into almond butter in less than a minute with minimal effort.If you’re thinking of buying a Nutribullet, have a look at this first before taking the plunge because it has a longer warranty (5 years vs 1 year) and a way larger motor that will make smoother smoothies and crush ice without adding any water.

That’s how powerful the motor is.The bigger question is longevity but with the great customer service and 5 year warranty. This product is hard to beat. Give it a chance, if you’re not satisfied, just email them within 30 days and they’ll send you your money back.For a limited time Cleanblend can be purchased at a low price (just under $200), take advantage of this offer while you can.If you cannot afford a $400 Vitamix or Blendtec, this is a great alternative that allows you to own a commercial grade blender at half or third of the price.This is a great time to buy this blender while the price is still low and if you read the reviews a lot of people only had good things to say about this blender.This machine will be able to make smoothies, nut butter, soup, baby food, etc. and even crush ice without water. It will essentially replace several appliances which also saves you money while allowing you to eat healthier.Buying one is essentially risk free because you can try it for 30 days, if you’re not happy with it, simply email Cleanblend and return the item no questions asked.