Tashybabe: I'd recommend having a demo or going to one. They have a 2ltr jug, very easy to clean. You can put water in them and switch them onto turbo and it basically cleans itself and just needs a rinse. They are the perfect appliance for lazy cooks I make porridge in the thermomix it takes 10 minutes and self stirs (I grate a lot of fruit into it first too). I had a juicer that I never used because it was a pain to clean and I did have a food processor which I used, but not as much as the thermomix. I'd use it about 4-5 times a day! They are amazing and I make so much from scratch so I know exactly what is in everything!

Drag your DH to a demo (I had one at my house) and he will love it too. Mine originally said no till he saw it in action.