10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Buy the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner
A Wasteful and Short Lived Novelty
1. First of all, the Automatic Shower Cleaner hangs from the shower head which can take up valuable space otherwise used for shower caddies and more useful storage. I had to take down my hanging shower rack and clutter the corners of the tub with my soap, shampoo, and shaving razors. Save some space. Don't buy it.
2. The 360 degree coverage by the rotating sprayer is limited, not reaching much higher than chest level and missing the area directly below. While the rotation does reach all four "walls," large areas remain untouched. I've found that even using the spray-it-yourself 'mist away' cleaner reaches more area than this product.
3. The cleaning fluid bottles last around two weeks (depending upon how clean you like it) which adds up to an extra $6-$8 per month on refills. While paying extra money for technologies of convenience is rampant, doing so monthly for a flawed concept can be quite inconvenient. The spray dispersion is insufficient, inefficient, and in the end, expensive.
4. The cleaning fluid goes fast due to much of the spray being wasted on the back wall, the wall the device hangs on. The same amount gets sprayed on the back wall that gets sprayed on the rest of the shower. While that one surface may be gleaming, the other walls are a different shade of "clean."
5. The sprayer also fails to cover surfaces uniformly, its streams only reaching streaky areas whereas a finer mist would produce more even coverage. The spray is designed to reach surfaces up to 8 feet away, but the power it needs to do so sacrifices much of its ability to consistently cover closer areas.
6. Because it is battery operated, the device requires another periodic expense for 4 AA batteries. While this is only necessary every 3 months or so, it's still another expense in addition to the refills. When are you finished paying for this product? Never.
7. There seems to be only one scent available for the cleaning fluid which tends to overpower the room after spraying. While this standard scent is pleasant, it can clash with the various potpourris and air fresheners people have in their bathrooms. More scents may be on the way, but for now you are limited to this one.
8. The 10 second beeping that counts down to activation is bothersome and can rush groggy bathers into scrambling over slippery tubs. The warning beep and spraying buzz are annoying, especially early in the morning, and they honestly hurry you out of the shower. Watch your toes. Don't want to stub them during your escape.
9. The design concept of the cleaner feels gimmicky, a novelty catering to the lazy and easily entertained. Convenient? Yes. But efficient? Worthwhile? Quality? Not so much. After watching how the device works a couple times, the novelty wears off and you start judging how clean your shower really is. Then you have to make an extra trip to the store just for more fluid bottles. This product is simply not worth it.
10. The Automatic Shower Cleaner simply cannot perform up to the standards of what it is attempting to replace. Good old fashioned wall scrubbing. So bust out those gloves, take half an hour, and save yourself some m
Published by JL
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13 Comments
Post a CommentI LOVE my Scrubbing Bubbles ASC! It comes in 2 scents. You can also buy a Scrubbing Bubbles ASC Caddy which addresses the storage space issue. I still have to do a little touch up on the corner ledges but it keeps the shower walls SO shiny clean, and let's face it, that's the majority of the cleaning job. We only use it every 2nd or 3rd use, so that stretches the dollar. It's AMAZING!
I've had my automatic shower cleaner for almost 3 years now and love it. I run it every other day after the last shower of the day. I've only changed the batteries twice in that time period. No, it doesn't wash it as good as elbow grease does but it works well enough that I only have to scrub my shower by hand once or twice a year when my mother comes to visit. The shower caddy has more than enough room for all of our things, including loofas and razors. And as far as the beep...why would you start the machine while you're still in the shower? It would only make sense to start it when you're out of there already. It's a great common sense product and frees me up more time to do more important things. Now if only I could find one that cleaned the rest of the bathroom....
I love the product, but even with doing everything the troubleshooting recommends, we have to buy a new unit every 6 months. New batteries and drying it out don't seem to work for us.
That was a pretty shady "review". No it does not keep your shower sparkling but it does help quite a bit. I had a shower door I thought was frosted but after using the shower cleaner what I thought was frosting started to disappear. I enjoy this product and will continue using it. If you are breaking the bank with an extra $8 bucks a month then perhaps you should sit down and figure out your finances. As far as taking up precious space the unit comes with a shower caddy which has plenty of space for my needs.
I have my shower scrubber for over a year and had to replace the first one when it quit working. In repsonse to James Lower's comments:
It doesn't have to hang from the shower head. I have place a 3-shelf corner unit designed for the shower which works out great for my husband and I. 360 degree coverage; only reaches chest high - this is true, however, we water rinse our shower each time one of us uses it then use the scrubber, which works great for us. My replacement bottles last longer than 2 weeks and we use it daily. Yes, we do have to replace the batteries. The ones currently in use are over 2 months old. (6) one scent/overpowering. I don't have a problem with overpowering scent and I don't like strong, lingering smells. Why should the beeping be annoying? It is short-term and lets you know the unit is working. Lastly, it does meet my standards. The reason I got one to begin with was mold build up in the corners of the shower, which has now been resolved. Thank you
We have had ours for months now and it works fine and I haven't had to change the original batteries yet. We use it at least 4 times a week and it does keep our shower clean. It even cleaned the shower for me the first couple of weeks and I have not had to scrub yet! I am buying 8 more to give as Christmas gifts this year! Yes, it may cost us more but, doesn't anything that is convenient? We spend our money on less useful things!
That was lame. It's obvious you don't like the thing, but you're really reaching with most of those reasons.
Why don't you stop putting gas in your car. That's a never ending expense too.
Only couple of the reasons are "reasonably true". The device works fine for me; I don't have to scrub soap scum off the walls/glass anymore. As for the price of refills; it costs what it costs, if you can't or don't want to afford the extra price for convenience, too bad for you. I'll pay the $3.60 every 4-6 weeks no problem. I might do the homemade cheapo refills if I get bored, but I'm not doing it exclusively.
What a terribly negative review! And way off!
The reviewer is clearly trying to find something wrong with this product; and couldnt be more off base. Fist off, the product works and works well. The sprayers wasnt meant to disperse an even spray on every surface. Instead, it "feeds a run". It works with gravity and the water left on the surfaces to coat everything as it runs down and evaporates. Regular use ensures this. As with ANY cleaner, you're never going to stop paying for it. This is no different. And if your worried about stubbing your toes as you run from tub escaping the spray, then exit the tub first, then reach in and press the button.
Super review; I agree with you. I got one because it was very cheap after coupons/rebate, but don't think I'll continue using it.