Black & Decker PKS160 Power Scrubber

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• Handy power scrubber for cleaning without all the work
• Fully submersible design; durable scraper edge
• Rubber over-molded handle ensures a secure, comfortable grip
• 4 AA batteries and 2 heavy-duty scrub pads included
• Measures 6-2/7 by 3 by 9-2/5 inches; 2-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 2.9 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EWEV26
• Item model number: PKS160
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,319 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #7 in Home & Kitchen > Cleaning Supplies > Brushes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A perfect kitchen companion, this handy power scrubber makes cleanup time a lot faster. It features a fully submersible design, a simple fingertip on/off button, and a rubber over-molded handle to ensure a secure, comfortable grip. Use the power scrubber to remove baked-on food from pots and pans--without the need for elbow grease or letting them soak overnight. The scrubber can also be used to clean dishes and glassware, sinks, stovetops, refrigerator shelves, and other kitchen appliances. Its durable scraper edge assists in removing stubborn spots. Four AA batteries and two heavy-duty scrub pads come included. With a compact shape that stores away easily when not in use, the scrubber measures 6-2/7 by 3 by 9-2/5 inches and carries a two-year warranty.

Product Description

The Black & Decker PKS160 Power Scrubber removes stuck on/baked on food from pots, pans, stove tops, and more, without any elbow grease. Fully submersible design. Rubber overmold grip gives you comfort and control. Scraper edge will get the really tough dirt so you don't have to use your fingernails and the compact design allows you to get close to your cleaning task.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the kitchen and the tub, August 20, 2010

By 

Michael M. (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

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I have used the Black & Decker Scum buster for years. I like these little power scrubbers better because:

1. It's smaller and more portable than the Scum buster.

2. It performs the same as the Scum buster, so if I can get the same cleaning power in a small handheld device, I will pick that anytime.

3. The Scum buster uses those proprietary Ni-Cad cylindrical batteries. Those are a specialized battery that you have to buy at Sears or the hardware store and they are expensive.

This power scrubber uses four AA batteries. We all have those around the house. Moreover, I use Sanyo eneloop rechargeable batteries which means I am never out of power.

4. What I really like is that this power scrubber is small, light and easy to use. You don't get tired using it. The huge Scum Buster eventually gets tiresome to use and it's awkward to handle.

5. B & D designed the Power Scrubber to spin fast and powerful enough to really scrub things, like pots and pans, tile, etc. But it does not spin so fast to where it would shoot water, cleanser, or whatever all over the place. It's speed is perfect for keeping the cleaning material in the pad and on the surface you are scrubbing.

6. This is perfect for its intended uses, scrubbing the sink, things in the sink and the shower/tub. I even used it on my tires!

7. Bonus Tip: I find it works quite well when applying medium pressure to the scrubber. It's powerful enough that when applying pressure it does not stall, it simply scrubs harder, which is what I want in a device like this.

8. And I like that it can stay submerged up to ten minutes (per the owner's manual). That means you can leave it in the sink with the water running without worrying about it shorting out.

Bonus Tip: In fact, the owner's manual says that if water does get into the battery compartment you only have to stop using it and let it dry out over night. How cool is that, not having to worry about water damaging the unit.

All in all a great device. It has saved me a lot of work in the kitchen.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good price and saves work, September 4, 2009

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TXSun (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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I'm using this with the bristle replacement head to clean grout. It does a great job.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good replacement for the old one, August 5, 2011

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M. Lay "KatCrazy" (Greendale, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this to replace an older version that my mom had that the battery had corroded. We couldn't replace the battery on the old one so I bought a new one. The new one is not very powerful, the attachments from the old one do not fit the new one, also the surface of the old one was much larger to allow you to clean a larger surface. She never told me that this product was not any good so it was too late to return it. She is stuck with it and I'm trying to find an old one I can get for her that will allow her to continue to use her old attachments. My mom is 79 and has bad shoulders so this product was a great tool for her to clean things. I don't understand why manufactures have a good product and then change it to make it better and in the end they make a very useless tool. I would not recommend this product for anything.