Braun Clean & Renew Refills (2 Pack)
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Customer Reviews of Braun Clean & Renew Refills (2 Pack)
Customer Review: Works great but pricey
Summary: 4 Stars
You don't HAVE to use the cleaning function of the Braun. You can use it like any other shaver and clean it with a brush. But if you don't mind paying ~$60/year on these refills, then the cleaning system works great. I hope eventually someone decides to make generic versions of the refills or sells the fluid only so we can refill them (like they do with inkjet printer cartridges). I would NOT take the advice of the guy who recommended using alcohol and lemon juice as a refilling liquid. Lemon has sugar (and other impurities) in it, and alcohol doesn't have lubricating agents and may strip the lubricating that the blades need.
Cleaning every other day may seem like a money-saving idea, but I have found that even if you don't use it for weeks, the cleaning fluid still evaporates and you have to replace it almost as frequently, so I figure I might as well get the benefit of cleaning rather than let the stuff just evaporate away.
I hope Amazon starts selling these things directly since buying it from J&R is not a good deal because of the shipping charges. Instead, go to Walgreens or some other store that sells the shaver system, and buy it there. BestBuy.com sells it for the same price with free shipping. J&R's prices are regular street prices (not 50% off).
Customer Review: Does what it is supposed to do extremely well, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
I am pleased that this does exactly what it is supposed to do...and my shaver is always in tip-top condition being cleaned with this solution automatically. That said, I really find it COMPLETELY unnecessary for Braun to require you to buy an entire new plastic pack to go with every refill. I would be far more satisfied cleaning out the old one and refilling it with new solution from a simple canister. I suppose the problem here is that this solution isn't the most environmentally friendly stuff ever...and while I'm all for destroying the world one tossed plastic pack at a time and such...I find it illogical and irritating to be getting charged for all this extra packaging every single time. I wouldn't mind the environmentalists getting uppity about this and demanding an improved solution and/or packaging scenario even if it inconveniences me for a few years of legal battles and then research...but I'd really like to see more thought put into this (as opposed to the technically legal, yet astoundingly stupid, means this represents). I would rather pay the same price for something representing a higher order of thought even if the solution and materials cost me more than this plastic-packaged monstrosity.Customer Review: shave like new all the time - for a price!
Summary: 4 Stars
I typically use the cleaning solution twice a week; once on a Monday after a 'heavy shave' (I can't be bothered shaving at the weekend!) and once at the end of the week. Anything more than that is unecessary, I find.
But when you do use it - oooh that next shave feels so good and smells fresh. It's like using a new shaver. So why don't I use it every day? I don't think its worth the money - these things aren't cheap and, rather disappointingly, I'm not a millionaire, so having the 'new shaver' feel every day isn't justified.
And another tip: if you can be bothered, you can remove the solution after each use and re-plug it to avoid evaporation of the solution - which makes it last even longer. But that's all a bit too much effort for me...!
So, Braun - stop charging so much for a simple alcohol solution and design the cleaner to automatically 'plug' the solution when its not in use to prevent evaporation, and you'll earn that last star!
Happy shopping
JB
Customer Review: Works Great with my Activator 8585
Summary: 5 Stars
This stuff keeps my electric razor nice and clean. The lemony smell is present, and the razor head is still pristine a month later. If I travel for a few days without the base to clean the razor, I'm more likely to get razor burn on my face and neck. After a good cleaning cycle, the razor works like it's brand new! Given the choice, I'd rather use the cleaner every day instead of less frequently.
I'm not sure why people are trying their darndest to conserve the refills. Braun expects them to last about 30 days. My charging base still says "Full" and about 3/4 of the liquid is left. Hopefully I will get 2 or 3 more weeks from it since the "Half" light hasn't come on yet.
I'd probably spend as much in Mach 3 Turbo blades and shaving gel over the time I expect the cleaner to last. When I factor in the convenience of the electric razor and benefits of keeping it clean, this seems like a great product for me.
Customer Review: Well worth it..
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read the reviews of these replacement cartridges for a razor that, in my opinion, shaves better than a blade and the biggest gripe seemed to be the cost. Yes, seemingly a bit pricey but, after shaving with a Mach 3 Turbo prior to this, I am certain that I spent much more in a year on blades. This razor can be used without the "clean and charge" system but everyone seems to love that feature and wouldn't want to give it up. I always shaved with a blade after trying a number of electric razors; however, after being placed on the drug Coumadin, I had to go to an electric razor. I won't go back. Five bucks a month for a cartridge beats at least 10 dollars a month in blades and it is much quicker and more effective. If the cost of the razor didn't prohibt a customer from purchasing it, why complain about 5 bucks a month. You can still clean it with the brush if you like...