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What do the Misto sprayer, wooden spoons, and cast iron pans have in common? They all require care and cleaning at the expense of convenience - and they are worth the trouble...if you want to put up with the trouble. Does the Misto sprayer spray as evenly as a disposable compressed olive oil sprayer? Not quite, but close. Does that matter? Not really. Will it spit and sputter if you don't clean it? Yep. Do I think it's worth it? Yes. Here's why. 1). It saves me money. I can use premium olive oil in this vs. mediocre/higher quality disposable sprayers and come ahead after three uses. I've filled it more than 20 times so far. 2). I can choose what to put in it. Changing oils is a cinch. I'm not stuck with one. 3). It's better for the environment - even if that doesn't float your boat see 1) and 2). BUT...you have to know how to use it and care for it. How, you ask? Follow these instructions. A). Fill it no more than halfway - like they say in the instructions. 2). When it's half full, pump it more than they say in the instructions. When it's more empty, pump it waaaay more. It'll spray better and longer. As you use it you'll, get the hang of it. iii). When it's empty, fill it halfway with hot soapy water, pump it up, and spray it out. Rinse the container and repeat with clean water. Then refill with oil. d). Never, ever, remove the spray button on top and attempt to clean it. You'll be sorry if you do. Oh, and don't store it pressurized. If you use a high quality balsamic vinegar and leave it inside, it'll skin over and clog the sprayer. So if that happens, depressurize it and clean the pick up tube. I actually use the glass version of this for vinegars so I can see inside when this happens. Bottom line - If you don't mind the maintenance, it'll save you money and allow you to use any any oil/vinegar/whatever. If you want consistent fine spray every time, use pre-charged disposable olive oil sprayers at $4-$10 a bottle.