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Honestly, I did not expect much from a $25 cotton candy maker. I used my kids as an excuse to buy this for Christmas, because I love cotton candy as much as they do, if not more. Our 8-year-old was really excited when he opened it Christmas morning. I couldn't wait to try it out! I read the instructions and I think that's what really helped make this a success for me. I have made cotton candy on 5 or 6 occasions now and I feel like I have a little system down. As the instructions state, I let it run for about 10 minutes before pouring in the floss sugar. I have found that letting it heat up/run between 10-15 minutes ensures that I will get a nice, fluffy product. Then I use paper cones and start turning it around vertically and then switch to horizontally once I've gone around a few times. I got the hang of it really fast. We get 2 small cones of cotton candy per 1 tablespoon of floss sugar. I thought clean up would be a nightmare, but it really is not. Once the water is warm enough to melt the sugar off, I clean the removable piece with some mild dish soap and make sure to dry it thoroughly. I also wipe down the outside of the machine. We love this so much that we haven't put it away since we got it! If you're looking to make candy for several people at a time, or big serving sizes like you get at a carnival, this is probably not the machine for you. If you're looking for a cost-effective way to have a bit of real cotton candy at home, it is worth every penny at under $25. As long as your expectations are reasonable, you're going to love this machine.