 Good accessory for a Vortec Panasonic shaver. |
| Review Date: March 13, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Mild mannered reporter, New York USA |
| 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. |
Works Well
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| Review Date: December 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Carter Hargrave, Tulsa, OK USA |
| 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. |
A needed accessory
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| Review Date: December 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: K. Gehrke, Minnesota |
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. |
Cleaning Cartridge and Filter
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| Review Date: November 18, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Kenneth Morris, Anderson CA. |
| I have had this shaver for one year. The Cleaning Cartridge and Filter work well! I have found that if you pop the head of the shaver off after shaving give it a quick rence the cartridge will last longer Just and Idea. |
Works well, use distilled water for best results
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| Review Date: March 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Comdet, |
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. |
Everything in Life should be this easy!
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| Review Date: May 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: citan-uzuki, Georgia, USA |
Would it not be great if your car can wash itself, change its oil, and refill its own gas tank? How about your clothes? Do they wash, dry, and fold themselves? Man, life would be so much easier if they did! This is one area where electric razors are ahead of cars. Ever since Braun came out with their "clean and charge" system, it seems that razor manufacturers have found ways to make razors maintain themselves with very little effort on the user's part. Panasonic's system is called Hydraclean. This review is about the cleaning cartridge for the Panasonic Hydraclean system.
It is hard to write about the cleaning cartridge without mentioning the Hydraclean system. After all, together they make up the cleaning system. One is only as good as the other. Let me say that the cleaning system does exactly what it claims to be able to do. It cleans, lubricates, dries, and recharges the electric razor automatically. The Panasonic system uses a very sophisticated process to do this. Instead of simply pumping liquid cleaning fluid from the cartridge to the razor stand, this Panasonic uses a solid detergent. The Panasonic WES035P is a solid detergent block with a small filter. The cleaning stand has a small, removable water tank. The cleaning system dissolves the detergent with the water, and then the water is pumped upwards to the razor. The razor is inserted upside down in the cleaning stand, by the way. At that point, the razor is cycled on and off. The liquid mixture washes away debris and captures them in the filter. After a set time, warm air circulated around the razor heads to speed up drying time. The detergent leaves behind a film of lubricant.
The Braun system uses an alcohol-based liquid. It also does a fine job of maintaining your razor. However, the alcohol has a tendency to evaporate, whether you use it or not. As soon as you open the seal on the cartridge, its useful life starts evaporating away. The Panasonic system does not evaporate, and you only use up its life when you actually clean the razor. So the Panasonic system does have its advantages over the Braun. The Braun cleaning stand is also sensitive to being moved, as the liquid can spill out of the cartridge. The Panasonic system is less-susceptible to that, since the cleaner is in solid form and the water tank is capped. However, you do have to change out the water in the tank. You can empty out the tank every time you replace the cartridge. And if you live in an area where the water is hard, I recommend that you not use water straight from the tap. You might want to buy a gallon of distilled water to refill your tank, which should last for over a year if you change out your cartridge each month.
I highly recommend the Panasonic Hydraclean system. It makes maintaining your razor a breeze. It does not get easier than this. The solid detergent that comes in the cartridges do have advantages over alcohol-based cleaners. And the price is very reasonable. I "subscribe" here at Amazon. The plan is for me to have a three-pack shipped to me every three months. |
Panasonic Vortex Shaver & Cartridges
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| Review Date: September 9, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Tom Carlton, Stonewall, LA USA |
| I have used a Braun shaver for several years until I was given this shaver as a gift. It is remarkable! I have used it for about a month and it works perfectly. It is like having a new shaver everyday. I highly recommend this shaver if you are serious about a clean, close shave - this is your unit! |
They work as expected
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| Review Date: November 3, 2006 |
| Reviewer: David Marotti, |
| They say this cleaning agent has something to do with the sharpness of the razor, but the real review goes to the shaver itself more than the cleaning agent. This is by far the best electric shaver I've ever owned. It is as close as a hand razor and can be used wet or dry! |
Works
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| Review Date: May 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: docstevens, Rockly Mountain Way |
These keep the shaver clean. Panasonic does it with filtered water while the shaver is recharging. The filters are hard to find locally at Target, etc. so I purchased from Amazon. Good price and fast delivery.
I'm still not sure that you need the cleaning of the heads; but did notice that the shaver seemed to shave smoother and closer.
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Clean as a whistle
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| Review Date: December 21, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Dr. Dan, Miami, FL |
This item works great with my Panasonic ES7056. This cleaner is no gimmick. It keeps my shaver working like new every single time.
A great advantage over other brands is that it doesn't use alcohol, rather a water-added substance that in the end leaves a pleasant scent (that you smell only if you put your nose right up to it).
Does what it promises... and at 10 bucks for 3 cartriges? It's a steal. |
Best Cleaning System
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| Review Date: January 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: K. Hill, Akron, OH |
| The vortex system has to be the best razor cleaning system that I have used. After cleaned by the vortex system, it feels like a new razor! Well worth the money. |
Subscribe and Save a Good Value
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| Review Date: March 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. P. Garvey, Putney, VT |
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). |
Works Well
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| Review Date: May 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Shirey, SW PA |
| I just changed the cleaning cartridge for the 1st time and it was fairly easy. When I got the razor and set up the cleaner/charger it was a little bit awkward to install the cartridge. This time went much better and I'm sure it will continue to get easier each time I replace the cartridge. The cartridge lasted approx 30 days as promised. The cleaning/drying/charging cycle is a bit lengthy but this isn't a problem for me. I previously used the Braun cleaning/charging system and the batteries in the razor failed prematurely. Braun's warranty repair procedure was impossible to deal with so I switched to Panasonic and thus far I have been pleased with the razor and the cleaner/charger system. |
Panasonic Vortex Cleaning Cartridge
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| Review Date: January 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Richard P. Muraski, New Haven, CT |
| An essential part of the Panasonic Vortex shaver cleaning station. Returns razor to "AS NEW" condition after each use. A product well-worth using! |
Just What I'd expect
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| Review Date: February 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Merrick Johnson, |
| what is there to say it's a refill for a great shaver... It cleans it great!!!! |
Great if it lasts for 30 shaves
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| Review Date: March 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Miles F. Schwartz, St. Louis, MO |
| The first ones I got with the razor only worked for about 15 shaves and I hope that they fixed this problem. I sent the razor etc back as directed I love the shave from this razor. |
The best razor I have ever owned.
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| Review Date: March 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: C. Mikel, |
The title says it all. My first use gave me the closest shave I have ever had.
One caveat, the razor irritated a section of my neck for the first two weeks of use. After my skin adjusted, however, no more irritation! |
Vortex cleaning cartridges
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| Review Date: March 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: R. B. Roselli, Sicklerville, NJ |
| Very thorough and effortless cleaning and lubrication of razor head. Very satisfied with the razor. Gives the best shave I have ever experienced. |
Vortex Hydraclean
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| Review Date: April 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Claude W. Wadsworth, Hueytown, Al. |
Panasonic Has the best shaver in the world, and these little hydraclean filter cartridges put the icing on the cake. I use my panasonic auto clean charger every 2 days, these little filter packs do a fine job of cleaning my shaver.. sparkling clean and leaves my shaver smelling good in the process.. I use about one per month, a bargan and relieves my of the chore of cleaning my shaver every day.
Thanks Panasonic |
Only place to get this.
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| Review Date: July 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: skaping, S L Tahoe |
I have looked around for this product and can't find it.
The Panasonic site charges too much for shipping.
Just ordered enough for free shipping on Amazon and now I don't have to think about ordering more for a while. |
Hidden expense
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| Review Date: September 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: MWW, California USA |
| The Panasonic Vortex shaves really close. However, one hidden expense is these cleaning cartridges. But they do keep you electric razor really clean. |
you need it
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| Review Date: September 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Hilton, |
| you'll need it for your cleaner. Eventually. According to the handbook thing that comes with the shaver, you can use the same cartridge for a long time if you just use soapy water to rinse your shaver before you put it in the cleaning unit. |
Truly Excellent
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| Review Date: November 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: FSL, Maryland, USA |
| This is the fourth refill order we have made. It continues to be a most satisfactory, reliable purchase as is our Panasonic electric self-cleaning shaver for which the refills are necessary and easy to install! |
Excellent product
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| Review Date: January 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Levin, Maryland |
| Filter is very good... but not all that accessible if you wanted to purchase it someplace else.. |
Definitely No Wash Out!
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| Review Date: January 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Pier Luigi Long, Morgantown, W.Va. |
| The HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge is really convenient, and does a great job. No more do you have to spend lots of time with a small brush and spray, cleaning out the individual cutter blades. Now, it's just a quick tap after your shave, then once-a-week, do a more thorough job by placing the shaver in your HydraClean System, where it cleans, dries and recharges all-in-one. An excellent choice for your shaving needs. |
Cleaning Cartridges & Filters
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| Review Date: February 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Epperson, USA |
| I bought Panasonic Shaver before Christmas to give to my son. It calls for these cartridges and he says the they are great!! |
Panasonic Vortex HydraClean Cartridge
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| Review Date: August 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Moorefield, Virginia |
| Vortex HydraClean Cartridge cleans my shaver great and I recommend this product. One cartridge last through alot of cleanings, which I like. |
excellent product. read the directions to maximize life
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| Review Date: September 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Grande, USA |
| great product. love the razor. when you clean the razor under water to remove clippings, and then use the formula, I found I can easily get 60 days out of a single cartridge. |
Great system; easy to replace
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| Review Date: November 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: MC Sombra, USA |
| As I said in my review of the razor, this is just a great razor and cleaning system. I've had mine for over a year. The cartridges last longer than advertised (kind of like changing your oil in your car every 3 months)...but I also cheat a little and usually clean my razor under water when I'm done shaving and only run it through the system every 2-3 days. Easy to use. Great system. The price / availability is the best on Amazon. |
Works fantastic, as expected for my Vortex Nano Hydraclean System II
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| Review Date: December 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Brian S., Orange, CA USA |
I have the Panasonic Vortex Nano HydraClean System II - Silver shaver and these replacement cartridges are just what the doctor ordered.
My original one that came with lasted a while (few months, I don't shave every day). They leave it looking and feeling like new, and completely disinfected to prevent ugly razor burn or infections.
Works great, and the subscription option is neat. Why pay shipping when you don't have to, and can receive these every few months at an additional 15% discount. Thanks Amazon since the store I bought this razor doesn't sell the replacements!!! absurd |
cartridge
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| Review Date: December 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Olga Rolfe, Springville, UT |
| we have used this product before, it's just a replacement cartridge for Panasonic razor. One cartridge is gonna last probably about a month, depending on how ofter you're using your razor. The thing I liked best about this product is that it came very quickly and it qualified for free super saver shipping, I was very satisfied with that, because last time I ordered it from Panasonic directly and took them forever to ship it, over a month. |
Vortex Replacement Cleaning Cartridges
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| Review Date: March 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Merrill Sinclair, Jr., Acworth, Ga |
| THe product was delivered aheaad of schedule and in great shape. Fit right into the cleaner/charger perfectly. |
It works
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| Review Date: April 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Average Joe, Phoenix |
| Not much of a review to write for this product. If you have the shaver, you will need to clean it. This product works. |
Hydraclean for Razor
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| Review Date: May 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Christy B. Worsham, Arkansas |
| This is a great product. I have used this product for years and I really like it, I think you will to. |
CLEANER FOR PANASONIC RAZOR
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| Review Date: May 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Donald H. Kaminsky, FLORIDA |
| I LOVE HAVING THIS PRODUCT AS IT PROLONGS THE USE OF MY RAZOR BLADES IN THE ELECTRIC RAZOR. (PANASONIC) |
Clean razor, clean shave
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| Review Date: August 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Alan, North Port, Fl, Florida |
| Over the years, I have had one razor that I loved. When that one died, I tried others. My son did a lot of research and he and my daughter bought me a Panasonic razor for Christmas. It works great! It works great because I can clean it everyday if I want too. And boy, do I want to. |
Works well
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| Review Date: October 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Larry, Dallas |
| Product works as it should and I think the shaver runs better than when cleaned with soap and water. Would like to see better price, but not a surprise as you have no alternatives to choose from... |
Panasonic cleaning cartridges
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| Review Date: November 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Theodore E. Davidson, Gahanna, OH, USA |
| The subject cartridges do the job very well and last about a month each. Very easy to install and replace. |
Vortex HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge
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| Review Date: December 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: hbnicols, |
| This is the manufacturer's product meant to clean the shaver. It works perfectly. Keeps the razor nice and clean after each shave. |
Panasonic Vortex Hydraclean Cartridge
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| Review Date: January 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Quincy Gowenlock, FORT BRAGG, CA. |
| This product worked to perfection. I've gone a couple of months without using it and found my shaver was lagging with a smooth cut. After using a new cleaning cartridge, the performance of my shaver dramaticly increased. I'm very pleased and will use it again. |
Good Buy!
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| Review Date: February 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Dehner, |
| Started using the shaver for this and grabbed these cleaning cartridges at a very good price. These are going for $16 at BB. |
Excellent.
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| Review Date: April 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Masunaga, |
Pros:
- Easy to install
- Actually cleans my device properly
Cons:
- Could be cheaper |
great shaver
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| Review Date: May 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: W. S. Dean, central wisconsin |
| It was hard to spend alot for a razor but reviews had been basically pretty good so gave it a fly--and am very happy so far. My beard isn't very heavy but still have to get rid of the grey stubble--shaves very close--the battery seems to last a long time--went almost 3 weeks b4 I figured it should get charged. Cleaning system works good but noisy--haven't used it in the shower---yet |
worth the purchase
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| Review Date: June 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Neo, |
| Bought this product with 3 cartridges and it was worth the buy. Arrived on time. |
Cartridge provides perfect performance
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| Review Date: July 13, 2006 |
| Reviewer: J. Ramos, |
| Replacing these cartridges on a regular basis really keeps my razor performing at its best. The three-packs are really economical and no more expensive than the blades that I was purchasing for my old razor. |
HydraClean
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| Review Date: January 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: DJ, Clearwater, Fl. USA |
| Used regularly, product works as advertised. Feels like I have a new razor after using the cartridges. |
Great Replacement
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| Review Date: March 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Wechselberger, Antioch, IL USA |
| I needed some more cleaner solution refills for my shaver product and found this on amazon for a little bit cheaper than in the stores. Sure it might of been only 60 cents or so but that is still money saved. I also liked that it came in a 3-pack. |
Cheap and BLUE!
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| Review Date: August 13, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Victor Reyes, |
| Its cheap, and i can use it for almost two month |
Good product
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| Review Date: April 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Fielder, North Alabama |
| Not much to say about this product except that it works well with the Panasonic razor. This razor is the best I've ever owned and I'm sure the cleaning helps it do it's job. |
Affordable Luxury
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| Review Date: August 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Randy, Fort Worth, TX USA |
| Shaving every morning with a clean razor is quite a treat. These cartidges (used by the Panasonic ES8077 Linear Shaver with Vortex Hydraclean System) mean you get this great feeling without spending a lot of money. At only $5 each, or only $0.17 per day, this is an absolute no-brainer! Keep a box on hand so you never have to do without! |
This Cleaning Cartridge Is Great !
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| Review Date: April 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Claude Stephenson, Phoenix,AZ USA |
| This is my first time using a Panasonic Vortex HydraClean shaving system. I think this cleaning cartridge is very good. The system cleans my shaver very good and the cleaner that is used in this package seems to do a great job. I have only had this system for about a month,so I haven't had to change the cartridge yet. I am very pleased with this product and happy to have purchased this shaving system.I wouldn't want to be without it! |
Self-cleaning shaver solution
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| Review Date: June 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Kevin Karth, Portland, OR |
| I own both the Braun and the Panasonic self cleaning shavers. The Panasonic works best for me. The cleaning cartridges are a better design than the Braun being water based rather than alcohol based. Less toxic for the environment, less weight and cost to ship, easier to dispose of, and bottom line, do a better job of cleaning the shaver because of the built in filtration system in the cleaning cartridge. Shaver looks and smells brand new every morning and shaves as close as a blade. Well done Panasonic! |
Panasonic WESO35P Vortex cleaning cartridge
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| Review Date: January 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Tulley, San Diego, CA United States |
| Amazon.com sells these Panasonic electric razor cleaning cartriges for the best price anywhere. Shipping was quick and free. A good buy. |
AJ Wholesale is fast and economical for panasonic Hydraclean Cleaning Cartridge and Filter
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| Review Date: March 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: John Gibson, Raleigh, NC |
| I ordered a years supply of this product last Sunday March 31st. I received the supply on Thursday by today March 4th. The product was a great price and shipping was very very reasonable. I will by again from AJ Wholesale in the future. |
Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge and Filter (3-Pack)
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| Review Date: January 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Peter M. Ronai, Salem, Oregon |
| 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. |
Very nice
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| Review Date: March 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: S. Bester, Spokane, WA USA |
I decided to try this item after Amazon offered it at a great price. I had tried an electric many years ago and couldn't handle the pain of it ripping the hair out of my face, so I went back to a blade.
So I was a little afraid to try again. I'm so glad I did. It works great in the shower, and is very comfortable to use. The only complaint I have is that I cannot seem to find replacement blades or cleaning cartridges locally. Not a big deal. |
Panasonic Vortex cleaning cartridges
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| Review Date: March 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Meyers, McHenry, IL United States |
A decent product, of which there is a need. The Stores do not seem to carry this item, so you have to hunt around.
honestly I wouldn't buy the razor if I had to do it over. |
Necessary for the shaver
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| Review Date: June 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. J. Gnandt, Houston, TX |
| I made the mistake of not cleaning and changing the cartridge enough. This meant that the cutting blades went dull before their time. Tip: Order two packs and get free shipping. |
Nice shaver
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| Review Date: January 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: E. Allen, |
| As one that has decided a blade was just not cutting it anymore due to constant irritation, I have to say this one does a nice job of keeping me smooth enough for the wife, but not so close as to burn my face. The wet/dry is really nice and the first time I tried a wet shave, I actually got razor burn. I can use this razor every day with no problems and keep it clean with a quick rinse. As for charging...I haven't recharged in almost a full month, so battery life is very good. I'm happy with it. |
like razor
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| Review Date: February 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: T. J. Buckmaster, |
| my husband and bro in law both like this product. Shaves good in shower..I think this is just the replacement cartridge but razor is good. |
Convenient
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| Review Date: July 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Carl E. Back, Arizona, USA |
| I ordered 3 packs of these because of the price and convenience. They arrived in a timely fashion and because I ordered three, there was no shipping charge! |
A great shaver
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| Review Date: July 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: William R. F., |
Easy on the face (with shaving cream), a close shave, and quick.
Beats my Braun or Norelco. |
I dos the job
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| Review Date: October 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Ruiz, NJ USA |
| I used to clean my shaver just with soap and water, and over time there was this nasty smell. I had to puor alcohol to get ride of it. Using the cartidge seems to be a better solution. |
Not as good as claimed by Panasonic
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| Review Date: February 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Indrajeet Gambhir, Des Plaines, IL USA |
| This product is a good fit with the cleaning system of panasonic shavers. For first 5-6 times it works good but after that its just a piece of sponge. |
Cleaning made easy
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| Review Date: August 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Pin Stripe, Western New York |
| This product works very well, although pricey because you need to replace it often if you use it rather than cleaning your shaver with water. |
Panasonic Shaver Cleaning Cartridge
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| Review Date: September 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: H. Eber, Atlanta, GA USA |
| Not much to say. The design is proper and so it works properly. Proper packaging and prompt delivery complete the deal. |
Solid Product -- Wish it Lasted Longer
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| Review Date: March 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Elijah J. Leclair, Two Rivers, WI |
| This does a nice job of keeping your razor fresh. I use it every other day and each cartridge seems to be fine lasting a month. If you rinse of your razor after use you won't need to worry about clogging the cleaning device and filling up the cartridge with clippings, thus everything should work smoother and last longer. |
Dencent Cleaning for an acceptable price
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| Review Date: July 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: S. Karunakaran, |
| I have used the Braun's cleaning system/shaver units before. They are quite expensive compared to this but had a fresh scent and better cleaned feeling. This one works for sure but didn't like the scent very much (smells like a very hard/strong soap).But, definitely convenient than washing the shaver myself. |
Vortex HydraClean Cartridge
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| Review Date: March 15, 2006 |
| Reviewer: David Holzman, Austin, Tx |
| The Vortex HydraClean System does a fantastic job of cleaning and preparing the shaver for excellent daily shaving. This is the best shaver and cleaning system I have ever used. |
Inflation sucks
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| Review Date: April 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: C. Taylor, Charlottesville, VA United States |
I knew when I bought this self cleaning razor that Panasonic would continuously gank me on the cleaning cartridges. Don't get me wrong, I like the razor and the self cleaning system, but as I expected the price of the cartridges keeps going up and up and up. I don't blame Amazon, it is Panasonic to blame because a quick online search will show that it is not just Amazon that is rasing the price on this. Still, if you're stingy with replacing it you can get maybe 1.5 to 2 months out of a cartridge which means you'll be blowing a bit less than a Ulysses S. Grant each year on this shaving system.
Still, with all that said, I'm ordering my semi-anual refill today... cha-ching. |
Does not work with Panasonic ES8243A Arc IV Nano Wet/Dry
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| Review Date: November 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Davis, Long Beach, CA USA |
| This item is not intended to work with the Panasonic model ES8243A Arc IV Nano Men's Wet/Dry shaver, even though it was grouped together on the website as often purchased together. |
expensive but a must.
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| Review Date: November 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Chady Meroueh, |
| These cartridges are needed to clean and lubricate the shaver. I could not find them cheaper anywhere else. |
question
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| Review Date: November 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. Mark, USA |
| I have this model shaver and my cartridges look nothing at all like this picture. I need replacements for the wes035p but cant find them anywhere. |
works fine
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| Review Date: March 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: William C. LaFond, Maryland, USA |
| This is supposed to clean and lubricate the shaver. It seems to do so, the shaver seems to work better with using this than it does without. |
Works well, doesn't last as long as advertised
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| Review Date: July 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Steve_P, |
| This product works well, it just doesn't last the 45 days. More like 25-30. It does keep the razor nice and clean. Much better than traditional cleaning methods. |
It ain't cheap but it works
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| Review Date: April 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Bruce Graham, Chicagoland, USA |
| The title says it all. The cartridge is expensive but it works just like it is supposed to. |
HydraClean Cartridge
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| Review Date: March 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Allan R. Earls, |
| I would rate this product a lot higher if the cartridges lasted longer. They claim that they last about a month with daily use but I can only get no more that half that much before they show to be empty. They do a good job of cleaning but just don't last long enough. |
Works, but doesn't last long...
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| Review Date: August 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Russ, |
| The filters work as advertised, but really don't last long before clogging up. I think I will just use regular tap water and soap to clean from now on. |
These are a ripoff, use hydrogen peroxide
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| Review Date: June 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Joshua Mcmichael, St. Louis, MO |
These cartridges look like something Panasonic added to their charger/washer in order to make a few extra bucks. I decided to try an alternative: hydrogen peroxide.
After your first included cartridge is 'used up' (the soap only lasts a few weeks before it gets smelly), just fill empty out the reservoir and fill it with hydrogen peroxide (which you can get at the drugstore for a dollar or two a bottle). I've gone through a few cycles with the peroxide and it works great - the razor head is just as clean, if not more clean, than with the soap, which always made it smell kind of mildewed. |
not the best
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| Review Date: April 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jim Audet, Arizona |
| A week or so after buying it the cleaning unit broke down. Panasonic had me send it to Texas for repair. I called Texas twice to find out when they would return it and all you get is an answering machine that NEVER returns your calls. I have always like Panasonic until now and it looks like it ill be NEVER AGAIN to Panasonic. |
Don't buy with ES8243
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| Review Date: January 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jerome F. Climer, North Carolina |
WARNING!
The site indicates that other purchasers of the Panasonic Shaver have purchased this Vortex Cleaning Cartridge, implying that the two items work together. They do not. The cartridge is for another model shaver and cannot be used with the Panasonic ES8243. The ES8243 may be the best rechargeable shaver on the market, but this is an unneeded product. |
This whole system is junk.
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| Review Date: December 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Mickelsen, Chicago, IL |
| The entire shaver cleaning system as well as the replaceable cartriges are junk. They leak all over the countertop and I don't think they do any better of a job cleaning the razor than just putting it under hot water with a little liquid soap. I strongly recommend not buying this system or cartriges! |
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