The garlic press opens completely so that the large garlic container is easier to fill. The garlic press has double lever assistance to increase pressure so you can exert more force on the garlic with less effort. Combined with our extra-wide ergonomic handles that maximize surface area to reduce strain on your joints, the result is perfectly chopped garlic with minimal effort and zero joint discomfort. Put the pressure where it belongs: on the garlic. If you've ever spent time digging out garlic residue from the small cup of a garlic press with your fingernails, you know why most garlic presses end up forgotten at the back of a kitchen drawer. Most garlic presses are so difficult to clean that their actual benefit is either negligible or non-existent. If the time and effort saved by using a garlic press are outweighed by the effort required to clean it, you're wasting time and money. It has a unique cup-less design that swings open for easy rinsing. It's true that many garlic presses are a waste of money. This one isn't. Easy to fill. Easy to press. Easy to clean. Many garlic presses are a waste of money. This one isn't. Easy to fill: Tired of struggling with a garlic press that requires three hands to operate? The MK81279 swings open and stays open with one hand, exposing the extra-large container so you can easily fill large garlic cloves (or multiple small cloves). Double Lever Assistance: Exert more force with less effort with the garlic press. The MK81279 uses multiple pivot points and double lever assistance to increase the applied force. Easy to Clean: The garlic press features an innovative cup-less design that swings open, providing easy access for rinsing clean. Say goodbye to digging out garlic residue with your fingernails.