KitchenAid Citrus Juice Press Squeezer for Lemons and Limes with Seed Catcher and Pour Spout Lemon 8 Inch

I’ve only had experience with a couple other handheld juicers, this one is the best. It is a bit larger but it well made and feels robust and solid as has some weight to it in comparison to other brands. Because of its size and construction, it helps you get the power needed to press as much juice out at you can. One of the things I like that it has a flat bottom so it does not roll around on the countertop and you can use it as leverage in pressing as well. My first one served me well for a years with lots of use, I looked around again it other alternatives a decided to get another because of how well it worked Read more

I've had many lemon squeezers over the years. A few have been flimsy, most have been okay, but this one beats them all. It's strong, and the little strainer is effective, and the best part of all is that it sits on the counter so you only have to press down--no grip strength needed. I love it when a good brand makes a good product. Read more

I loved my older squeezer of this style, but two issues emerged with its aging (and my own). The coating on the old squeezer was difficult to clean the surface and scrubbing it, removed the "paint"? I was also finding that my hand strength wasn't getting the most juice from a lemon or lime. I'm SO THRILLED with this one. Yes; pricier, but designed and built to last (in my assessment) With the BPA-Free aluminum and nylon, it is very easy to clean and I'll trust that will remain easy. In the past, squeezing/extracting into a bowl or over a meal has been awkward and not so easy... This one; much easier to squeeze... I love the "pour from the spout" design -- that works amazingly! I pour what I want/need with control and my shoulders aren't up to my ears with strain! This one is for lemons and limes "only"... but I will try a small orange. Very very nice... the old one ... (painted aluminum) no longer in the drawer. Read more

Best citrus juicer I have ever had! So easy to use by pressing down instead of having to hold it. Even keeps the seeds out of the juice! Highly recommend! Read more

Not a cheap product. Feels really durable, weights about 2 lbs. Works great. Big enough for your good sized lemons. Read more

I already own both a manual lemon squeezer and a manual lime squeezer, but when this KitchenAid item went on sale I wanted to give it a try and see how it compared. Mostly I was interested in the "hopper", as they call it (the collection bowl with the pour spout). I like the KitchenAid model, but I'm also disappointed with it at the same time. PROS: + The juice collects in the hopper, eliminating the need for an intermediate vessel to catch the juice. + The middle section (the strainer) has several concentric "ledges" on it to add support to the rind when squeezing. + Those same ledges also accommodate varying diameters of fruit; you can squeeze anything from limes to (small) oranges. + The "lay flat" design allows the user to apply much more force to the fruit when squeezing. + The handle opens 180 degrees (vs 90), which is more user-friendly and also makes for easier cleanup. CONS: - The bottom & middle sections are made of a composite material (i.e. not all-metal construction). - Although the holes in the strainer seem tiny, they still somehow allow a lot of pulp to pass through. That's fine if you're making lemonade, but for anything else you might want to use a secondary mesh strainer when pouring. - Additionally, the pulp/seeds that _are_ trapped by the strainer block the holes, preventing some (a little bit) of the juice from passing through. - Juice can seep out the side of the press when squeezing. Doesn't seem to be an issue when pouring, however. - No instructions are included. A first-timer might not realize that you're supposed to put the fruit in cut side down. - No hanging ring. - The KitchenAid press is big & awkward (big widthwise). On the one hand, the wider bowl accommodates larger fruit, but you still have to store the gadget in a drawer/cabinet somewhere. Overall this is a good press, and the "lay flat" design--which seems to be unique to this model--has turned out to be one of its best advantages, allowing the user to really get his/her weight into it instead of relying solely on hand strength alone (an exceptional feature for arthritic people also). I think you're paying a lot more for the KitchenAid name, but there _are_ some innovations in this squeezer that you won't find in the budget models. If you can get it during a decent sale, I say go for it. ***** UPDATE (12/27/2024): One of the 'cons' listed above is that the tool is not all-metal construction. Having used the tool much more now, and doing a lot of thinking about it, I've come to the conclusion that maybe--just maybe--the reason the lower half is made of composite material is to save your countertops; i.e. to prevent marring your good countertops while you bear down with all your body weight when squeezing. I think I'm going to give Kitchenaid the benefit of the doubt on this one, and concede that the composite bottom might be a feature when taking advantage of the lay flat design. I'm not 100% convinced of it, but it seems like a reasonable justification that I hadn't considered previously. ***** Bonus: I mentioned there are no instructions included, so here they are in a nutshell. 1. Lay the press on a countertop and open the top metal section only. 2. On a separate cutting board, cut your fruit in half crosswise. 3. Place the fruit CUT SIDE DOWN on the middle section of the press (the strainer). 4. Slowly close the top portion of the press onto the fruit. As you close the top, the large metal protrusion pushes the rind through the flesh, basically trying to turn the fruit inside out. 5. Pour out the juice. 5a. TIP: I think the strainer limits the hopper's capacity (the strainer sits inside the hopper) and some juice gets trapped in the strainer on the first pour. So lay the press flat on the counter again (or just level it while you're holding it), give it a gentle squeeze and pour again. 6. Open the top section and remove the expended rind from the strainer. Also remove any seeds/pulp remaining in the strainer. Read more

Best lemon squeezer I’ve ever used. Brilliant design, much more sensible and useful than the kind you have to balance over the glass. But dishwasher cleaning is the only way to get the lemon skin off the squeezing area, and it’ll corrode over time. After two years it’s apparent little flakes have come off so I’m replacing it with a new one. To be honest, it feels like the plastic is about to crack anyway; I squeeze lemons hard and the handle won’t take it forever. But again: best design ever, and I’ll buy it again. Read more

Easy to use, even with arthritic hands. Sit it on the counter and push with your open palm. No need to squeeze with your hands/fingers. I've had this a year and use it daily...still looks and works like new. Tough nylon base and strainer basket with aluminum press. No paint to fail and peel. Read more