Which countertop appliances are known for a compact footprint and easy cleaning?

Countertop appliances that are often known for a compact footprint and easy cleaning include:

• Electric kettles – usually small, with a simple body and minimal parts to wash
• Toasters / 2-slice toasters – compact and easy to empty crumb trays
• Single-serve coffee makers – small footprint, with removable drip trays or pods for simpler cleanup
• Mini food processors / choppers – compact and often have dishwasher-safe bowls and blades
• Immersion blenders – very compact; just rinse the blending wand
• Rice cookers / mini rice cookers – generally small and have removable inner pots
• Air fryers, especially basket-style models – often space-efficient and easy to clean if baskets are nonstick and dishwasher-safe
• Electric griddles or sandwich makers – simple surfaces, though cleanup depends on whether plates are removable
• Juicers designed for minimal parts – some compact models are easier to disassemble and clean
• Mini blenders / personal blenders – small bases and cups that are easy to rinse

If you want, I can also give you a short list of the best compact/easy-clean appliances by category or help you compare them for a small kitchen, dorm, or office.