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(More customer reviews)This is a great idea, and in some ways it is a great product. It really does keep the shower clean, bright, fresh, and (I assume) sanitary, and it's easy to set up and use. The problem is that it turns out to be a disposable product. I use it about every three days, and I've just bought my third one in six years. So if you use it every day, don't expect it to last more than one year, which happens to be the warranty period. They just haven't figured out how to keep the cleaning fluid from getting inside and corroding the electronics.
I notice on this latest version (each one I've gotten has been slightly different from the last) they've put something that looks like Vaseline on the battery contacts, and they've included a little sheet warning you not to let liquids get into the battery compartment. That's the least of your worries. Even when the batteries stay dry as a bone, the cleaning fluid leaks eventually inside the appliance, where the motor, pump, valves, and control circuits are, and you can't even get into that part without special tools. Regardless of how careful you are with the batteries, there's no way to keep the fluid from eating out the guts of the appliance eventually.
When my first one failed after three years, I took it apart to find out why, and I was amazed that the thing had lasted as long as it had. Everything inside was wet; all the metal parts were corroded and disintegrating. So for the second one, I decided to take the appliance off the shower arm after every shower and store it upside down, so at least the fluid wouldn't be sitting on top of the valve between uses. I also removed the batteries and made sure the battery compartment was completely dry after every shower. Evidently it didn't make much difference; even with all that extra care, it died three years later just like the first one did. The leaking must happen as the fluid is being sprayed, so there's nothing we as consumers can do about it.
But I've accepted the fact that this is a disposable appliance. The price has declined steadily over these six years, so at less than 5¢ per use now, it's not bad at all. The cleaning fluid adds about another 15¢ per use; so with the few cents batteries add to it, paying less than a quarter each time not to have to clean the shower is worth it to me. I'll keep buying a new one of these every few years as long as they keep making them.
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Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner, Starter Kit cleaning partner that takes care of the tough stuff for you. Simply touch the button and walk away—the dual sprayer spins 360 degrees to spray a penetrating cleaner on all four walls and tub, eliminating soap scum and mold and mildew stains and keeping your shower cleaner, longer.
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