Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge and Filter 3 Pack

Customer Reviews

like razor

2008-02-09
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.

Definitely No Wash Out!

2008-01-24
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.

Excellent product

2008-01-18
Filter is very good... but not all that accessible if you wanted to purchase it someplace else..

Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge and Filter (3-Pack)

2008-01-07
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.

A needed accessory

2007-12-12
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.

Convenient

2008-07-19
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!

Self-cleaning shaver solution

2008-06-22
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!

This Cleaning Cartridge Is Great !

2008-04-29
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!

Very nice

2008-03-10
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.

Cleaning Cartridges & Filters

2008-02-29
I bought Panasonic Shaver before Christmas to give to my son. It calls for these cartridges and he says the they are great!!