I had a similar experience with my cordless water flosser, actually. At first, I was pretty impressed—battery lasted well over a week, and it felt like a game changer for travel. But after about 6 months, I noticed the battery life started dropping off significantly. Now it barely makes it through two or three days before needing a recharge. Like you said, it's not the end of the world, but definitely frustrating when you're packing for a weekend trip and realize halfway there you forgot the charger (yep, been there too...).
Funny enough, I ended up getting a countertop model for home use after my dentist recommended it. Initially, I was hesitant because it seemed bulky and took up precious bathroom counter real estate (my bathroom is tiny). But honestly, the difference in power and consistency is pretty noticeable. It feels way more thorough—like having a mini dental cleaning at home. Plus, no worries about battery life or charging cables.
Still, I can't imagine lugging that countertop thing around on trips. So now I have both: countertop at home and cordless for travel. Probably sounds excessive, but it's worked out pretty well so far.
One thing I've been wondering though—has anyone noticed if certain brands hold their charge better long-term than others? Mine's from one of the bigger brands (not naming names), but I'm curious if maybe some lesser-known models might actually be better in terms of battery longevity. Would love to hear if anyone's tried different brands and noticed any differences in battery performance over time.
"Still, I can't imagine lugging that countertop thing around on trips. So now I have both: countertop at home and cordless for travel."
Funny you mention that—I ended up doing exactly the same thing. My cordless one started out great, but after about a year, the battery life tanked. It got to the point where I'd charge it overnight, and by day two it was already sputtering halfway through flossing. Pretty annoying when you're mid-floss and suddenly it's just dribbling water...
Eventually, my dentist nudged me toward a countertop model too. I resisted at first because my bathroom counter is already cluttered enough (seriously, how many creams and tubes does one person need?), but I have to admit, the difference in power is night and day. Feels like I'm actually getting a proper clean now.
As for brands, I've only tried two—one big-name cordless and a lesser-known countertop—and honestly, the countertop one has been rock solid. Maybe it's just luck, but sometimes those smaller brands surprise you with better quality.
Same here, countertop at home and cordless for travel. My cordless battery hasn't tanked yet (fingers crossed...) but you're right about the countertop's power—feels like a mini dentist cleaning every night. Totally worth the extra counter clutter, IMO.
Interesting take on the countertop model feeling dentist-level clean. I've actually found my cordless does just fine—maybe it's technique or something? I remember when I first switched from countertop to cordless, I was skeptical too. But after a few weeks, my dentist commented on how good my gums looked, so maybe power isn't everything. Plus, less clutter is always a win in my tiny bathroom...
Interesting point about the dentist noticing improvements—do you think it's more about consistency than the actual device? I've been using cordless during my braces treatment, and honestly, my gums feel healthier too. Maybe technique really does matter more than we realize...
