Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges (3 Cartridges) Reviews
Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges (3 Cartridges)
- Long lasting cleaning cartridges provide superior cleaning power
- Keeps blades lubricated аnd shaver smelling grеаt
- Works wіth thе Vortex Hydra Clеаn Shaving Systems
- One cartridge lasts 30 cleanings οr 60 days
- Nο alcohol equates tο less skin irritation
3-cartridge replacement cartridge fοr ES7056S, ES7058S, ES7109S, ES8075S, ES8077S, ES8078S, ES8167A, ES8168S, ES8109S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES8249K, ES-LA93-K.
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(out οf 85 reviews)
List Price: $ 14.99
Price: $ 8.53
Review by Peter M. Ronai for Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges (3 Cartridges)
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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.
Review by Mild mannered reporter for Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges (3 Cartridges)
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This cleaning cartridge is a no-brainer if you own a Panasonic Vortex shaver. These cartridges contain cleaners, cutting blade lubricants and a filter, to keep your shaver blades clean and in proper condition. They are very simple to install in the cleaning base; they last a month or so, are solidly constructed and they work very well. A plus for these shaver cartridges is that they work with just plain tap water; no alcohol-type chemicals are used here. You can choose to clean the blades with just ordinary soap & water, which Panasonic says is an alternative, but I don’t recommend it unless you have to, such as when traveling, as you won’t be lubricating them and you allow the finely machined blades to be vunerable to whatever damage may befall them. This is a fine product and truly worth the price.
Review by K. Gehrke for Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges (3 Cartridges)
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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.
Review by Carter Hargrave for Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges (3 Cartridges)
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I was sceptical about it at first thinking that just washing it off would be ok. This removes gunk and is a must have if you use shave with gel or foam.
Review by Comdet for Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges (3 Cartridges)
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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.