The secret to opening the lid easier is to lift the vacuum seal flap at the same time you lift the lid…

This blenders is the worst! Too many gaskets and seal parts that need to be CONSTANTLY replaced. The center lid piece broke the first time I accidentally dropped it, and the white piece on the bottom, which will eventually break because the process of removing it to clean, and putting it back is difficult. Both pieces are hard plastic which break easily. There are four "feet" suction cups that have all torn out. Last time I ordered one of those replaced, it cost .25 cents. In all. there are TEN pieces that need replacing on this blender. All of these pieces also make this blender a MAJOR pain to wash. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!