Wash straight away Washing straight after use doesn't give food time to dry into any hard-to-reach edges and corners. We found just swirling attachments around in the water a few times was enough to remove most bits. Higher power (wattage) means the blender should spin faster. There is some advice that talks about the different amount of power you need for different foods, but our thorough testing has found no real correlation between the power of a hand blender and the results you get. Those with difficult-to-reach crevasses or blender heads that couldn't be removed were the worst products we tried. The best hand blenders were easy to rinse out and clean by hand. Build quality Some hand blender attachments can be cleaned in a dishwasher. But if you don't have a one, or the attachment is 'hand wash only', then we discovered some handy tips while testing:

We selected the best-selling hand blenders from the most popular brands available at key retailers.Includes 700ml capacity beaker, 500ml capacity chopping bowl, whisk attachment and stainless steel blending leg

We also tried each hand blender with Cambridge simulation gloves , which simulates reduced hand mobility, to see which ones are more comfortable to use for people with limited dexterity or strength. We blitzed nuts and herbs in mini choppers, whisked eggs with a whisk attachment and mashed up potatoes if it came with a mashing attachment. Our range of handy kitchen appliances offers a variety of blenders and food mixersto make cooking easy and enjoyable. Available with various attachments, you can mix everything with ease, from scrambled eggs to velvety mashed potatoes or mixing meatball ingredients – you name it. And if you find chopping tiresome, then our mini choppersare here to help. Need to know 700W; 41cm tall with main attachment; comes with a 1.4-litre measuring jug with lid, chopper, whisk and masher attachments; other colours availableWhisk An attachment to incorporate air into a mixture. Good for whipping up egg whites, cream cake mixes and batters. Our testers assessed each hand blender's build quality. The best had casing that didn't flex when pressed, premium materials such as rubberised grips and attachments that felt secure and solid when attached to the main handle.