Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges for Men's Shaver (ES8109S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES-LA93-K, ES-LV81-K) (Pack of 3)
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Customer Reviews of Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges for Men's Shaver (ES8109S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES-LA93-K, ES-LV81-K) (Pack of 3)
Customer Review: A needed accessory
Summary: 5 Stars
We all purchased the shaver knowing we would need these so I don't know why some are complaining of the price. It wasn't a hidden expense. You knew the information up front and could make a decision as to the annual expenses this would incure. Besides, the price has dropped on them in the past few months.
As for the cartridges themselves, there are no generics on the market. They are priced cheaper than the Braun cartriges I had been using. They are also not an alcohol based cleaner and therefore does not evaporate like the competitions. They can last much longer if you use the cleaner every other day and rinse off in the sink the other days. Depending on use, many could use the sink most of the week and the cleaner every 3 days or so. Not an option with most of the competition. This extends the Panasonic cartridges life well beyond the alcohol based systems. I am on the road out of state 2 weeks of every month and I was changing the Braun clean and renews every 30 days. Seems as though I would replace the Braun cleaner, use it that week, leave for a week, and come home to an empty system. Not anymore. HydraClean doesn't evaporate, makes it much more economical per cleaning, and only costs pennies per day in comparison.
Customer Review: Subscribe and Save a Good Value
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I was initially skeptical about the value of Panasonic HydraClean charging base, after owning and using one for over a year now, I've been solidly sold.
Previously, I would tap out my razor after every shave, rinse it out about once a week with water, and then sterilize it before setting it out to dry. I can easily say that the HydraClean process saves me a lot of work each week! Although I still tap out my razer after each shave to extend the life of the cartridge, and empty and refill the water reservoir after each cleaning cycle to save on wear & tear, it's considerably easier to just drove my shaver in the HydraClean, press a button and walk away for a few hours than doing everything I used to do before.
Although the HydraClean packs are slightly expensive for the functionality they offer, I find that Amazon's discount, combined with the 15% off bonus offered for a subscription makes the value proposition much better.
As an aside, I use this with the Panasonic ES8249S Arc IV Nanotech Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaver, Silver (which I have also found to be an excellent product).
Customer Review: Works very well
Summary: 5 Stars
I can see why some reviewers talk about doing something else, that this is a ripoff. And to a degree I agree, if you used this all the time, then you're wasting money.
I wash mine with liquid soap most of the time, then every couple weeks run it through a run with these, so my cartridges last me for months.
I do as recommended by the manufacturer for self cleaning, where you run a line of liquid soap across the top of the razor, drop water drop by drop slowly around it (I just get my hands wet and hold my fingers pointing down so water drips), and let it foam up. Does a great job of foaming up the little bits of hair out of it that you don't get out just taking it apart and brushing it out and running water in it when it runs. Then, after it's done foaming, I just run it under fast running water, then take the top off and run it a little more, then let it air dry.
And that works well most of the time but it just runs better after I put it through a cycle with these every few months. So for me, it's not a ripoff since in addition to my own cleaning, using these has kept my razor running great and hasn't cost me much at all.
Customer Review: Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge and Filter (3-Pack)
Summary: 4 Stars
These compact cartridges combine a filter and detergent and are inserted in the Panasonic shaver "base station" to effect automatic cleaning of the shaver. The manufacturer's recommendation is to change the cartridge monthly. I followed this recommendation initially, finding that the filter became quite discolored with trapped beard cuttings by the end of one month. However, since the shaver is a wet/dry shaver, I found that washing the shaver head and the cutting blades after each use and before inserting the shaver into the "base station" allows me to extend the life of each cartridge to at least two months, making the economics much more favorable. I'm not sure how much extra benefit the auto-clean function of the base station provides, compared with just washing the shaver head and cutting blades under the tap, but I suppose the detergent in the cartridge contributes to a cleaner result.Customer Review: Works well, use distilled water for best results
Summary: 5 Stars
The Panasonic cleaning system works pretty well - not as speedy as the Braun system, but it has some key advantages. Since the system uses water, you won't have to deal with evaporation loss. Plus, as others have noted, you can use the cleaning base a couple times per week and greatly extend the life of the cartridge.
Also, since it is water based, there's less packaging - the detergent is concentrated, and mixes with the water. Less plastic waste that gets chucked into the trash.
The cleaning system does get the razor a bit cleaner than just washing with water (or liquid soap and water, as noted in the manual), adds lubrication and a nice fresh scent. I've found that using distilled water in the cleaning base eliminates the white residue from hard water.
Goes on sale occasionally, so watch the price and stock up on the price dips.