I use mine twice a day. The screens are always the least fun to clean. Not sure what juicer style you got but pulp ejector screens are big and a pain in the ass to clean but they juice fast. The masticating juicers are easy to clean but they juice a little slower and fruit has to be cut up smaller. I applaud your effort jumping right into the Kale, some people can't hack that veggie choice right from the start and have to gradually work into it. Just like wheatgrass takes a little getting used to. Juicing will make you feel so good. I know it did me when I first started and still do.