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Braun Cleaning Cartridge - Review written on May 20, 2008
Rating: 4 out of 5
This is the replacement cleaning cartridge for Braun's line of automatic cleaning stand for their electric razors. This cartridge will fit even the early model Syncros, all the way to the latest Pulsonics.
I have not tried any of the newer Braun models, as my 7-year-old Syncro is still going strong. However, be assured that they all use the same cleaning cartridge, even though the newer models have an improved cleaning stand.
The cleaning system works great. It cleans, dries, and lubricates the razor. However, bear in mind that the cleaner is alcohol-based. Meaning it will eventually evaporate. It starts to evaporate as soon as you open the seal. Each cartridge will last approximately one month. So your cost to keep your razor clean and lubricated, automatically, works out to about five dollars every month. That's not so bad, considering that shaving with a blade will cost you money in hot water use, shaving cream, and replacement blades. I would say that perhaps the electric razor might come out cheaper. You can be like me and simply clean your razor manually. That's even more cost-effective. But still, it is nice to be able to simply use your razor, place it in the cleaning stand, and then have it ready for you the next day, with no effort on your part.
If you have a Braun cleaning system and you want to use it, this is your only option. So it really doesn't make a difference whether I recommend it or not (I do). As should be the case, you've chosen your system based on the quality of shave it gives you.
Pricey ,but you can get around that. - Review written on April 23, 2008
Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.
I have had the Braun system for like 5 years now...(how long will this battery hold out, I wonder?). This is the best price I have seen on these items, and I have ordered before on E Bay for more cost, so I really stocked up here. I use the cleaner one or twice a week. In between, you can just vibrate the debris out of the shaver with it turned on and the foil half open. I keep a can of aerosol lubricant cleaner spray handy to give a blast or 2 to the cutting heads so they wont dull up.( Remington Shaver Saver works great for this mid week tune up).
As far as using the cleaner daily as opposed to it evaporating...not a problem. Save the snap on cover that seals the cartridge..and snap it back on as soon as the cleaning cycle is over (or in the AM when you wake up). In other words, don't leave it open in the unit! Take it out of the unit and seal it, then set it in a drawer until you want to use it again. My cartridges last about 5 months, this way. So at the Amazon price...that is about a buck a month. As I say, I have done the Braun for at least 5 years and have replaced the cutting block once. I'll just be really bummed if the battery stops charging now that I have all this cleaning fluid stock piled..you know?
Nice smell, and I'm lazy. - Review written on March 17, 2008
Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.
I've used Braun shavers for donkey's years ever since I got one for Christmas years ago. I won't ever go back to a blade even if it does shave more closely, I just can't stand to think that I'm just a sneeze away from a free face peel.
Before Braun came up with this cash cow I was cleaning my Braun with a toothbrush every 2-3 shaves. I'm now doing the same with this system.
It's not cheap so I try to prolong the life span of it by "pre-cleaning" my shaver. I always open up the shaver and tap away the loose hair cuttings after every shave. This way, the cleaner fluid stays cleaner longer. And everyone is right, I don't think there's any way of preventing the fluid from evaporating, LOL, I think Braun made sure of that. Just make sure you don't park your cleaner in a hot area.
I also try to even out wear of my shaver by rotating the cutting blade and the foil since I always hold my shaver the same way.
And the reason why I don't give this cleaner a 5 star rating is that even though the fluid cleans the cutting blade fairly well, you still get hair cuttings left behind in cracks, outside of the foil assembly and even around the two screws under the cutting block and other places. So once in a while, I'll get out my trusty toothbrush again and give the whole shaver a thorough cleaning over.
But I do like this system. I like the clean scent and I like the thought that the alcohol will kill some of the bacteria that's always around.