Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges for Men's Shaver (ES8109S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES-LA93-K, ES-LV81-K) (Pack of 3)

by Panasonic

Product Features

• Works with all Panasonic Vortex Hydra Clean Shaving Systems, including shaver models ES7056S, ES7058S, ES7109S, ES8075S, ES8077S, ES8078S, ES8167A, ES8168S, ES8109S, ES-LT71-S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES8249K, ES-LA93-K, ES-LV81-K
• Keeps shaver blades lubricated, sanitized, fresh and smelling great
• Long lasting cleaning cartridges provide superior cleaning power
• One cartridge lasts up to 30 cleanings (or 60 days)
• Water-based cleaning solution contains no alcohol, which equates to less skin irritation

Product Description

Panasonic's 3-pack replacement cartridges clean and renew men's electric shaver models ES7056S, ES7058S, ES7109S, ES8075S, ES8077S, ES8078S, ES8167A, ES8168S, ES8109S, ES-LT71-S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES8249K, ES-LA93-K, ES-LV81-K.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 1 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BF1396
• UPC: 037988564125 961613156730 999994362334 666670077720 999998407628 719869532934 777782017709
• Item model number: WES035P
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (155 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #4 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Accessories
  • #4 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Electric Shavers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Cleaning Cartridge and Filter (3-Pack), January 7, 2008

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Peter M. Ronai (Salem, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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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.

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good accessory for a Vortec Panasonic shaver., March 13, 2006

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Mild mannered reporter "liveforall20" (New York USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges for Men's Shaver (ES8109S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES-LA93-K, ES-LV81-K) (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)

This cleaning cartridge is a no-brainer if you own a Panasonic Vortex shaver. These cartridges contain cleaners, cutting blade lubricants and a filter, to keep your shaver blades clean and in proper condition. They are very simple to install in the cleaning base; they last a month or so, are solidly constructed and they work very well. A plus for these shaver cartridges is that they work with just plain tap water; no alcohol-type chemicals are used here. You can choose to clean the blades with just ordinary soap & water, which Panasonic says is an alternative, but I don't recommend it unless you have to, such as when traveling, as you won't be lubricating them and you allow the finely machined blades to be vunerable to whatever damage may befall them. This is a fine product and truly worth the price.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A needed accessory, December 11, 2007

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K. Gehrke (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic WES035P Vortex HydraClean Shaving System Solution Cartridges for Men's Shaver (ES8109S, ES8228S, ES8249S, ES-LA93-K, ES-LV81-K) (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)

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.