7 of the best manual juicers to get the most out of your fruits and veggies

Between air fryers, slow cookers and all of the other kitchen gadgets that have taken over the world, you may not have much counter space left. While most juicers only contribute to that problem, Mueller has found a way to get around it — making your job even easier.  

At just $40, their juicer is not only reasonably priced while doing everything that a more expensive juicer does, but it also has an insanely easy clean-up process that reviewers love (shoutout to dishwashers). 

From wheatgrass to pomegranates, this juicer can handle whatever you throw its way. When you're done, just detach the parts and store it away in a kitchen cabinet until it's time for your next delicious refreshment. 

Customer Lettie Banes said:

"Even though I still have an electric juicer, that one we use only if there is a bigger amount of fruit we want to juice, since cleaning it is a nightmare. It has really professional quality of juice, is very fast, but this one does the job when I just want to have a few glasses of freshly squeezed vegetables and fruit. I just put parts in the dishwasher and wipe the platform and it is done."

I don't know about you, but this forest green and white design makes me feel like I'm in an episode of "I Love Lucy" and should be wearing a plaid apron. I mean that in the best way. Besides its adorable design, this juicer has a lot to offer. 

Its large spout and powerful crack are perfect to grind up stubborn wheatgrass, large collard greens, tough carrots and so much more. And once you place your ingredients in, no need to fumble around holding a glass underneath. The built-in cup is there to catch your amazing creation. Once you're done with all that, you can dissemble the parts and rinse off. Yup, that's it. No tedious scrubbing is required. This juicer makes it all a bit too easy. 

Customer Stacy said:

"I’m so glad I bought this despite the few bad reviews it received. Wheatgrass juicers are very expensive and this little jem does a wonderful job with that. I’ve had so much trouble putting fibrous celery through my masticating juicer that gets all bound up and was amazed how effortlessly efficient this has been in contrast and produces a very dry pulp. I was concerned about the suction cup not being enough to hold but it has done very well and is nice not to have the clamp as it does get in the way of the crank handle a bit if you don’t have a straight edge countertop to attach it to. It does great with leafy greens and produces excellent juice. I love the fact that I can travel with it if needed too. It goes quite quickly for a few glasses but if you’re juicing a lot of produce I’d have a cold extraction breville or masticating juicer in conjunction for time management and for harder produce which I’ve not ventured to try yet and probably won’t. This has saved me time and $$$ on wheatgrass, celery, and greens alone as opposed to frequenting the juice bars."

Although there are some great hand juicers that may be worth the quick buy (like this Zulay one), we would rather recommend you one that seems like it will last a long time. 

Unlike the plastic that most other hand juicers are made out of, this sleek Bellemain squeezer is made of stainless steel and has silicon-bonded handles. That means two things. No handles snapping in half due to a particularly tough lemon and no hand cramps. 

At $21.99, you may be passing a $10 option in the supermarket and wondering why you would pay that much. Quality reigns in this case. Buy it once, and you'll juice too many lemons to count before you need to buy it again. 

Customer Loopoo said:

"I love to cook ~ I love fresh lemon and lime (how would we ever cook creatively without them?) ~ and I love a product that lives up to its claims. After going through 3 lemon squeezers that fell apart, didn't want to be washed in the dishwasher, and chipped their enamel coating off, I was ready for this quality product. It is well-made, straightforward (vs. the styles with gears that are the dickens to wash and store, and get wobbly after a year or so)), and comfortable with its coated handle ends. It simply does what it's supposed to do, doesn't make a big fuss, and takes up minimal space in the drawer. I'll bet I have this one for the rest of my days!"

If you're all about that multifunctional lifestyle and seek out products that do more than one thing, then you'll love this squeezer. 

Not only does Drizom's product includes a 12-tooth reamer perfect for extracting maximum juice, but they also give you an attachable 3-claw large reamer for oranges and other large citrus fruits. The juicing process is easy with its silicone base and built-in cup that stop any mess from happening. 

Squeezing isn't the only thing that can be done, however. If a recipe calls for lemon zest in addition to lemon juice, you're all set since this juicer includes a grater, and even an egg yolk separator. This means less things to wash especially since you can plop this little guy right in the dishwasher after using it. 

Customer A. Morison said:

"my manual juicer has served me well but it has seen better days and it was time to replace it. I love this new one..It comes with a grater as well and tops pop in out easily for cleaning and hold in place so that it doesn't move all over when in use.It's perfect for travel, is compact and stores everything together so your (I'm) never looking for the parts. Love it!"

We're giving you another great way to wash fewer dishes with this citrus juicer that has convenient markings to save you from having to pull out a measuring cup just for a quick pour.

This is the best way to get the job done fast. Its unique and sharp reamer is quick to get a great amount of juice out (as reported by some reviewers) while its marked cup is there for you to immediately divvy up the liquid however your recipe suggests. 

Not to mention, both parts are BPA-free. 

 Customer Fairlawn16 said:

"I have almost always had good luck with OXO kitchen products, but I wasn't expecting to like this product as much as I do. We use lemon and limes for a variety of teas and other drinks at home, but getting the juices squeezed out was always a pain. The juicer on this does an excellent job of getting as much juice as possible while not letting any seeds get mixed in to the juice. The measurements on the side of the cup are easy to read. Clean up is a easy as it can be put in a dishwasher or quickly taken apart and washed by hand.

I doubt I will need to replace this any time soon, but I will probably get OXO again."

If you would love to make all the delicious concoctions we've mentioned but just don't have enough trust in your arm strength, don't go to the boxed juices just yet. There's still hope and it comes in the shape of this Gourmia citrus juicer. 

You won't have to fumble around with a hand-held juicer. Instead, just plop your lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit in and watch every last drop come out. All you have to do is push the handle down as hard as you can —and don't worry, the suction cups on the bottom will keep it from moving. 

Plus, the two small removable parts are easy to clean so you can spend more time drinking homemade lemonade and less time scrubbing away. 

Customer Barbara Gillette said:

"I’ve used my Gourmia juice press two times now and really like it. It arrived ready to use out of the box. I really like the suction cups that hold it steady to the countertop. The construction seems really solid, like it will last forever. It stores easily in my lower cabinet with pots and pans. Nothing to clean up, just two pieces to rinse off. The grapefruits I pressed were bone dry when done. Very happy with this product."

If you need a little extra help with juicing but don't have the space (or budget) to go for the Gourmia juicer, this simple and appropriately-colored hand citrus juicer will give you what you're looking for. 

Its easy-to-grip cap has 12-pin fixed positions that hold the fruit firmly so that a great amount of juice comes out after rotating. The cups hold 16 oz so you'll have plenty of room to juice a few oranges in a row.

It's easy-to clean, store and even take on-the-go (although be aware that the cap is not sealed). 

Customer Bibliophila said:

"Best designed juicer - The lid is large enough for me to grasp firmly, which makes it easy to twist. The inside of the lid grasps the fruit firmly, so I get all the juice out. The middle strainer piece is really easy to wash and get all the fiber out. And then the cup holds 2 cups of liquid, so I can use it as a measuring cup for the rest of the liquid for my smoothie.

It's the best designed juicer I've ever found. In fact, I went looking for this design. I had owned one before I moved and left it behind. Then I had to find it again because I missed it so! Further benefit: the colors make me happy, too!"