Fill a pot or bowl with warm water and add some dish soap.

Place the blending wand in the water and let it soak for a few minutes to help loosen up any stuck food or sauces.

Rub all of the food particles off of the blades with a sponge very carefully.

Rinse the immersion blender under running water to make sure all of the soap is removed.

Plug it in and turn it on to the lowest setting over the sink to dry off any excess water.

Dry the immersion blender with a towel to make sure any excess liquid is removed and dried.

To clean the motor base, wipe it down with an antibacterial solution or wipe. Use a toothpick or toothbrush to clean any hard-to-reach crevices. Make sure the blender is not plugged in and that the base does not get soaked in water.

Store the immersion blender in a safe place.