It was pretty easy to clean considering it was just ice and water. We do not put any thing else other than ice in here. We add all of our flavorings after. And honestly it makes a lot more than I thought it was going to. I know it says 20 but holy buckets does this hold a lot of ice. I had waited on this purchase cuz I wasn’t sure and then a deal came up and I am very glad that I got it. Guess now the kids’s birthday parties and movie nights are going to be extra special. I’m very happy