Vitamix - 64-ounce Blending Container with SELF-DETECT - Clear

I have had my Vitamix (which I purchased as a reconditioned model) for approximately a year, and despite the fact that I clean it with soap and water after each use, the exterior of the carafe base (where the blades are mounted, but on the underside) has developed a horrible odor, like feces or garbage. I can't see any material trapped under the clear plastic of the carafe, and there does not seem to be any way to take the carafe base and blades off to clean it. I expect better from such an expensive appliance.

It is loader than the older models. Not crazy about the too either, the rubber one was better

Just what we needed, work well with our current blender.

This is a replacement container for one that broke. The new plastic lid does not snap firmly onto the new container the way the old lid snapped onto the former container.

This is the perfect size for making everything. It is better than the 48-ounce container…more versatile. However, I have trouble sometimes getting the lid to snap and seal before blending.