Really easy to clean. Easy to operate. You will be the party star or fundraising master with this machine. There are many that look the same and more expensive but this is the best deal on such a machine, unless you want to invest in a $500 or more commercial unit for more than intermittent use this will satisfy the sweet tooth of everyone. It makes quality cotton candy, the kind you expect at any fair, festival, or amusement park.The learning curve is a non issue. Turn it on and grab the candy cloud that begins to spiral upwards (not outwards like a pro unit) it produces the same result as but requires constant attention.The heating/spinning head doesn't hold much sugar at a time. If you are producing en masse you can skip the measuring spoon and pour the sugar directly from the container into the actively spinning heater.You really don't need the dome. The unit will work perfectly, just remember the floss shoots upward. Have a cone ready as soon as you add sugar. I did buy the net liner... basically useless though it does hold some of the floss you can't get in time and it collects the sugar chunks (that can be tossed back in the spinner for more batches).Honestly the dome would be a waste of money and time cleaning.
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