We manufacture little twisted wire cleaning brushes which are perfect for cleaning under the blades - and great if you are a cake decorator as well.http://www.tm-essentials.com.au/p/2-x-twisted-wire-double-ended-cleaning-brushes/TWISTEDBRUSH
I must admit I admire Helene for the way she forged ahead in an unknown area up there in Canada. I also love her to bits as she has done rather a lot for the forum and forum festers. It must have been really hard going when she started up. I think of her everyday when I use my iPad with it's Kribbitt.