How do you store juicer parts?

Store juicer parts clean, fully dry and loosely assembled, with the small strainers, brushes and jugs kept together next to the machine rather than piled in a drawer. The motor base stays out of the dishwasher and off wet surfaces, and every removable part should be dry before it goes back on.

The makers in our Best Juicers for Whole Fruit and Cold Press guide describe their removable parts as BPA-free and easy to detach, which is the detail that matters for storage: parts that come off in seconds are parts you can dry and put away without forcing anything. None of the five picks publishes a storage case, a cord wrap figure or a stated footprint for the parts alone, so plan around the assembled dimensions the makers do publish.

Dry every part before it goes back on

Water left in a strainer or a pulp outlet is the main reason a stored juicer smells. Detach the parts, rinse them, and let them air dry fully on a rack before reassembly. The TUUMIIST 3-in-1 Juicer Machines ships with a custom brush and the maker describes a quick-release design that detaches parts in seconds, so the drying step is short. The EanOruus Juicer Machines lists a detachable pulp outlet among its removable parts, which gives residue one more place to escape before storage.

Do not stack wet parts face to face. A mesh strainer pressed against a bowl traps moisture, and the next session starts with a smell. Stand strainers upright or lay them mesh side up on a dish towel. The Canoly 3-in-1 Cold Press Juicer C16 also uses a detachable pulp outlet, and the maker states that all removable parts are BPA-free, so the parts you are drying are the same parts you reassemble.

Once dry, leave the parts loosely fitted rather than locked down hard. A feed chute set in place without twisting the lock keeps dust out and lets air move.

Keep the motor base dry and upright

The motor base never goes in the dishwasher and never sits on a wet counter. Wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it immediately. The Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer JC151 states that all juice-contact parts are dishwasher safe, which is a statement about the contact parts only, not the base. The Juilist juicer describes its accessories as dishwasher safe and includes a brush for the filter, again for the accessories rather than the motor housing.

Store the base upright on a dry shelf or counter, with the auger removed if the maker’s assembly instructions allow it. The Ninja base measures 7.15 inches wide, 12.11 inches deep and 15.93 inches high, and the maker describes the machine as space-saving and able to fit under kitchen cabinets, so a counter spot under a cabinet is a reasonable home for it. The Juilist machine measures 10.24 inches wide, 12.2 inches deep and 5.91 inches high, a low profile that suits a shelf with headroom.

If you store the base in a cabinet, put nothing heavy on top of it and keep it away from the sink splash zone.

Bag the small parts together

Strainers, brushes, filters and small caps are what go missing. Keep them in one container next to the machine or in the same cabinet. The Ninja NeverClog Cold Press Juicer JC151 includes two interchangeable pulp filters, a 24 oz. juice jug and a 36 oz. pulp container, and the maker lists those as part of what is included, so treat them as a set and store them as one. The EanOruus machine ships with two interchangeable strainers, one for juice and one for sorbet, and those two are the easiest pair to separate and lose.

The Canoly C16 also carries two strainers, juice and sorbet, and the TUUMIIST machine uses one smart strainer for juice, nut milk and sorbet, so it has fewer loose pieces to track. A clear lidded box or a labeled zip bag keeps a strainer from being mistaken for a lid from something else.

Keep the cleaning brush with the parts, not in the kitchen drawer. The TUUMIIST and Juilist machines both include a brush, and a brush stored with the strainer is a brush you will actually use.

Plan storage around the published dimensions

Measure the shelf before you commit. The TUUMIIST 3-in-1 Juicer Machines measures 8.15 inches wide, 7.68 inches deep and 18.5 inches high and weighs 7.04 pounds, a tall, narrow shape that suits a corner. The EanOruus Juicer Machines measures 7.48 inches wide, 13.7 inches deep and 17.4 inches high and weighs 12.13 pounds. The Canoly C16 measures 17.52 inches wide, 13.78 inches deep and 7.68 inches high and weighs 13.89 pounds, so it wants width rather than height.

The Ninja JC151 weighs 7.93 pounds at 7.15 inches wide, 12.11 inches deep and 15.93 inches high. The Juilist machine measures 10.24 inches wide, 12.2 inches deep and 5.91 inches high, and the maker does not publish a weight for it. These are assembled figures, and none of the five makers publishes a separate figure for the parts alone, so leave clearance for a strainer laid flat beside the base.

A cabinet with a shelf above the machine is better than a deep drawer, because the feed chute and hopper are the tallest points. The TUUMIIST hopper is listed at 100oz and the EanOruus hopper at 100oz, while the Canoly hopper is 90oz, all of which describe capacity rather than stored size.

Habits that keep a stored juicer ready

Empty the pulp container before storage, not after. The Ninja pulp container holds 36 oz. and the juice jug 24 oz., and a full pulp container left in place is the fastest way to a sour machine. Rinse the jug and container, dry them, and set them beside the base rather than nested inside the feed chute.

Run the reverse function briefly if the auger is stiff before you store it, since the Ninja maker lists a reverse program for reducing jams. The Juilist machine lists automatic overheat protection and a double safety lock, so let it cool before you handle the parts. Check the strainer for trapped fiber once a week, and store the machine with the chute covered loosely to keep dust out.