Braun Clean & Renew Refills (2 Pack)
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Customer Reviews of Braun Clean & Renew Refills (2 Pack)
Customer Review: Braun Shaver Refills -- DIY cleaning solution
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the Braun 7526 shaver and cleaning stand for 5+ years, and have found it to be the best balance of close shave with minimal irritation. I work in a chemistry lab so anytime I have a device that uses a "solution" I try to think how I can mimic it and save money and time. I make my own aftershave lotion by mixing rubbing alcohol + baby oil + water, mostly alcohol (17 parts), oil (3 parts), water (1 part), more oil if you want your skin to be softer, but it will shine. Shake well before each use. For the Braun cleaning solution, be aware that the red light comes on due to the level dropping low; it has nothing to do with the amount of hair debris in the solution. Dump the remaining solution; add water through the small hole and shake well to get as much of the hair debris out of the container. I use two ingredients in the solution: rubbing alcohol and finger nail polish remover (non-drying lemon scented). The volume of the solution is a little less than 6 ounces, but I make a mark on the side using a Sharpie when the container is new, and just fill to that level each time. Just add a couple ounces alcohol through the small hole (I got a small funnel at a hobby store), add a tablespoon (15 mL) of polish remover, slosh to mix, then add alcohol to the mark being sure the container is on a level surface. You can try to mix or let the shaver mix it when it recirculates. The polish remover is good at removing the oils left on the cutter/foil, and the non-drying formula leaves a trace of oily ingredient that seems to help lube the shaver as well. Use at your own risk.Customer Review: Works Great with my Activator 8585
Summary: 5 Stars
This stuff keeps my electric razor nice and clean. The lemony smell is present, and the razor head is still pristine a month later. If I travel for a few days without the base to clean the razor, I'm more likely to get razor burn on my face and neck. After a good cleaning cycle, the razor works like it's brand new! Given the choice, I'd rather use the cleaner every day instead of less frequently.
I'm not sure why people are trying their darndest to conserve the refills. Braun expects them to last about 30 days. My charging base still says "Full" and about 3/4 of the liquid is left. Hopefully I will get 2 or 3 more weeks from it since the "Half" light hasn't come on yet.
I'd probably spend as much in Mach 3 Turbo blades and shaving gel over the time I expect the cleaner to last. When I factor in the convenience of the electric razor and benefits of keeping it clean, this seems like a great product for me.
Customer Review: Well worth it..
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read the reviews of these replacement cartridges for a razor that, in my opinion, shaves better than a blade and the biggest gripe seemed to be the cost. Yes, seemingly a bit pricey but, after shaving with a Mach 3 Turbo prior to this, I am certain that I spent much more in a year on blades. This razor can be used without the "clean and charge" system but everyone seems to love that feature and wouldn't want to give it up. I always shaved with a blade after trying a number of electric razors; however, after being placed on the drug Coumadin, I had to go to an electric razor. I won't go back. Five bucks a month for a cartridge beats at least 10 dollars a month in blades and it is much quicker and more effective. If the cost of the razor didn't prohibt a customer from purchasing it, why complain about 5 bucks a month. You can still clean it with the brush if you like...Customer Review: Refills are nice, but save your money and refill cartridge yourself.
Summary: 5 Stars
Much as I enjoyed the thorough cleaning and fresh lemon scent, don't believe the hype about "special cleaning agents" and "blade lubricants"; these cartridges don't contain either. Want proof? Just read the cartridge packaging, each contains nothing but denatured alcohol and "fragrance".
So save yourself a bunch of money and to to OSH or any quality hardware store. Buy a quart of Klean-Strip S-L-X Denatured Alcohol for less than $5, and every month or so shake the old dirty alcohol out of the SMALL HOLE and refill through the LARGE HOLE. That way the bits of hair come out and the fresh alcohol rinses the filter clean. I've been doing this for about two years and it works great. Or, buy the Braun Refills if you think the lemon fragrance is worth $10 a month...
Customer Review: Throw away the little brush
Summary: 5 Stars
There were two things I always disliked about electric shavers: they didn't cut close as a blade, and they required regular cleaning with that annoying little brush. The new Braun shaver, which I've reviewed also, is an excellent device, and the shave is quite comparable to a blade. This handy little item, of course, solves my other pet peeve, the claeaning part. Every morning when I finish shaving, I just put the shaver in the attachment, and it does its magic. No muss, no fuss, and no little brush! The next morning the shaver is ready for use again, and there's a pleasant lemony smell to it, which I like. As long as I can continue to get these refills (and they tend to be hard to find at times), I will continue to use this shaver, and continue to love it.