Piggiemom---it is a lot of work and time to keep it clean (but part of that is just because I am a freek about it). The bottom grids all come off and the tray slides right out so it is not bad at all. The top all stays in place and I am only 5'2" so I only have to bend at the waist
The hayloft tray slides completely out (it is a seperate piece) so I just take it outside and dump it. It really is not bad, hubby has done a great job making exactly what I wanted.