Well Ive been juicing for 20 years and Ive gotten pretty good at clean up and food prep.So about 20min. to clean up the dual gear and 12-15 for the centrifugal juicer.The stainless steel will actually stain as well if you can believe that.You can see videos of people juicing on the net at you tube and the juicer maker sites.Then there is the high power blender,this is fast easy and super economical from a food dollar standpoint.I have pics. of barley grass juice using a vita prep 3 blender in the Image Gallery in the photos section under grassmans sprouts.Most people including myself start with a centrifugal and then graduate to a mastication juicer.Be well and blessed with vibrant health.