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I don't know how durable this will turn out to be, but it seems really solidly built. It's very easy to use: just plug it in, put organic material into the grinder container, shut and lock the lid and press one button. It automatically goes through a three-part cycle: heating/drying the material; then grinding it to a consistency similar to sawdust with a few larger, chip-like pieces mixed in; then a cool-down phase. It also beeps when completing cycle phases to let you know its progress.It's relatively quiet, even during the grinding phase, and emits no perceptible odor. The charcoal filter works really well and I figure that doing a full load about once a week, the charcoal filter should last a couple of years before needing replacement. (I'm a one-person household, so I generate a limited amount of compostable material. Larger households likely have to change the filter more often.)My first test was with banana and cucumber peels (after first removing and discarding the hard, wooden stalk from the end of the banana). It worked great, so I did a second test with thicker material: cantaloupe and honeydew melon rinds cut into relatively small pieces (so I can fit more material into the grinding container). That also worked great, except that when I filled up to the recommended line on the container, the end result of the process was just slightly damp output. But spreading this material out afterward in a large, pan-like container got it to dry pretty quickly. So I recommend not filling the container up to the top line but only about 2/3-3/4 full. Then it will come out completely dry instead of slightly damp.I haven't tried the cleaning cycle yet. I have just put the emptied container in an empty kitchen sink and filled it with plain, hot water. After soaking for 10-15 minutes, nearly all the residue comes loose, and hot faucet water rinses out the remainder. Then I wipe the inside dry w/a paper towel and put it back on the machine for the next batch.I'm really pleased w/this machine so far and hope it lasts a long time. :-)

Before purchasing the iDoo Garbo electric composter, we struggled with food scraps. We would put them in a very thin compost plastic bag inside a bucket. The food would sit for three or four days before we emptied it, during which time it often grew mold and started to stink. When it came time to transfer the bag to our larger compost bin on the side of the house, the bag frequently broke due to the decomposing food, creating an even worse smell.Setting up the little bag in the bucket and letting the scraps sit for days was too time-consuming and unpleasant. That's when I decided to get the iDoo composter to simplify things. I've used it several times, and it's been very effective. It's much easier to dump the food into the composter and let it grind everything overnight.I believe an electric composter should be affordable for all families. While the $259 price is not affordable for me, many people might find it too expensive, especially considering the additional cost of refills like charcoal filters every three to six months. Given that composting is required for food scraps in California, there should either be a tax credit or a very inexpensive model available for everyone to compost food.Using thin compost bags inside a bucket is not ideal unless you have a large bin constantly filled with grass and other materials. However, this method risks attracting rats and mice, complicating matters further. Therefore, an affordable electric composter would be a much better solution for everyone.My only issue with the setup is that the manual instructions don't specify how much charcoal and white beans to pour into the filter. I dumped them both in, and it worked okay. I'm curious how long it will take before I have to purchase another pack of charcoal and beans. I also wish the company would upload the instruction manual on their website. I don't like hanging onto paper manuals.