I be japanese and move away from my mother who make rice all the time . practically live on rice . this thing do the trick . I just make rice . put it in freezer bag and store it in freezer till i want some . then throw a little in microwave . or make sushi . yeah it may be a little messy . if u want something totally clean . ur stupid ! move back in with ur mommy then . and she can do it for u. Everything be messy ! quit be lazy and clean it up . there be absolutely nothing wrong with this thing . although I wont be use the steamer much . if any . I just like rice !