I was a bit worried that juice would splash everywhere, because I don't entirely understand physics and this thing just looks like a recipe for a mess, but it's surprisingly clean and effective. The tray catches juice and pulp, and any spray is captured inside the frame area. I wish it was slightly smaller so I could leave it out, attached to my machine, and use it daily without dealing with it being tucked away in a drawer/cupboard, but alas..if it was smaller, then I couldn't use it for giant sized oranges, or grapefruits!