They can do it all, from creating silky soups to making the best morning smoothies to making homemade nut-butter. These machines can be amazing but have one drawback: They are very loud. Blenders of this type blend at a much higher level than traditional ones. It can be quite surprising the first time they are used. Is there something you can do? It depends on how much you are bothered by it. Here are some options to lessen the sound. 1. Move it away. If the blender is kept inside, the noise from the blender can bounce off walls making it seem louder. Place it in the middle or center of your counter, at least two feet from any walls. This should slightly reduce volume. 2. You can place it on top a silicone mat, dish towel, or silicon mat. The blender can be placed on top of a towel or a trivet, or even a silicon mat or rubber mat to muffle its sound. These can absorb some of motor noise. 3. Blend the night prior. It’s not the best option, but it is possible. It’s possible to make the smoothie ahead of your time, if you are worried about people being awakened by you making your 6 a.m. breakfast smoothie. Blend it the night ahead, then put it in a Mason-jar. Give it a shake the next morning to

They can do anything, from making smooth soup to creating the ultimate morning smoothie to creating homemade nut butter. These blenders are incredible, but there is one downside: they are louder than usual. Blenders with this powerful motor blend at a higher speed than traditional blenders. This can sometimes be surprising when you first use one. Is there anything that you can do to stop it? It depends on how bad it bothers you. These are some suggestions to help you reduce the sound — small or large. 1. Move it from the wall. The blender can become louder if it is kept in an enclosed area. Place the blender in the middle, about two inches away from walls. This should reduce the volume slightly. 2. It can be placed on top of a silicon mat or dish towel. Place the blender on top with a dish towel, rubber or silicon mat, or trivet to muffle the sound. These help to absorb some noise from the motor. 3. Blend the night before. Although this may not be the ideal solution, it is an option. Make sure you don’t wake up anyone by making the smoothie at 6 AM. Blend it the night prior, place it in a Mason Jar, and give it a shake in the morning to avoid any separation. 4. Take action. If you really need this, it is possible. PIONEERHOME