I'm definitely on team countertop, mostly because I found a good deal online (budget shopper here, lol). But I gotta admit, the bulkiness drives me nuts sometimes. I've got mine tucked awkwardly behind the sink faucet—definitely not winning any bathroom decor awards there.
Tried cordless briefly at my sister's place and it felt kinda weak sauce compared to mine. Maybe I'm spoiled by the stronger settings now? But yeah, traveling with a countertop is a joke—I tried it once and got weird looks from TSA like I'd packed some strange medical device.
Speaking of travel, anyone tried those compact portable water flossers that fold up or collapse? Curious if they're legit or just gimmicky...
I switched from countertop to cordless a few months back because the clutter around my sink was driving me insane. Honestly though, I miss the power from the countertop—cordless just doesn’t have the same punch. It gets the job done, but I’m not exactly impressed.
I did pick up one of those collapsible travel flossers for a recent trip. It was alright... definitely convenient size-wise, but felt even weaker than my regular cordless one. Also, the water reservoir is tiny, so you have to refill it halfway through flossing, which gets annoying fast.
Maybe it’s just me being overly picky (I’ve got braces, so thoroughness matters), but has anyone found a cordless model with decent pressure and a bigger tank that isn’t massive or awkwardly shaped?
"Maybe it’s just me being overly picky (I’ve got braces, so thoroughness matters)"
You're definitely not being overly picky—braces make flossing a whole different ballgame. I switched to cordless too, mainly for convenience and less clutter, but you're right, most cordless models lack pressure. Have you tried any cordless ones labeled specifically for orthodontics? They usually have narrower tips that boost the pressure a bit. Reservoir-wise though, I still haven't found one that's not annoyingly small... seems like manufacturers haven't cracked that puzzle yet.
Countertops are bulky, sure, but honestly the pressure difference is night and day compared to cordless. I tried a few "ortho-friendly" cordless models, but still ended up feeling like I was spraying a weak garden hose... convenience isn't everything if you're sacrificing effectiveness.
I've had similar experiences. My countertop model is a bit clunky, but after switching from cordless, my gums thanked me... Curious though, has anyone found a cordless model that's actually powerful enough for sensitive gums or implants?
