"Tried mouthwash once but felt it made the tubing kinda sticky? Might've been the brand though—anyone else notice that?"
Yeah, I've noticed something similar actually. I tried mixing mouthwash into mine a couple times, thinking it'd give that extra fresh feeling, but it ended up leaving a weird residue inside the tank and tubing. Not sure if it's just certain brands or maybe the alcohol content reacting with the plastic? Either way, I stopped doing it pretty quickly because cleaning out sticky tubes is not my idea of fun...
As for countertop vs cordless, I've only ever had a cordless one. It's convenient for travel and doesn't hog counter space, but honestly, battery life can be annoying. Mine seems to lose power at the worst possible moments (like halfway through flossing). Been thinking about switching to countertop just to avoid that hassle. Is the bulkiness really that bad day-to-day, or do you get used to it pretty quick?
I've had a countertop model for years, and honestly, the bulkiness isn't as bad as you'd think. At first, it felt like it took up half my bathroom counter, but after a week or two, I barely noticed it was there. Plus, never worrying about battery life is a huge relief—nothing worse than losing power mid-floss!
"cleaning out sticky tubes is not my idea of fun..."
Totally agree with you there. I stick to plain water now; less hassle and still does the job just fine.
I get the appeal of countertop models, but honestly, isn't the cordless convenience worth dealing with battery charging now and then? I've had a cordless one for about two years, and the freedom to move around without dragging tubes or cords is pretty nice. Plus, if bathroom counter space is tight (like mine), the smaller footprint is a big plus. I agree about plain water though—tried mouthwash once, never again...sticky mess everywhere.
"Plus, if bathroom counter space is tight (like mine), the smaller footprint is a big plus."
Totally get you on the counter space issue—my bathroom's tiny too, and every inch counts. Cordless models really shine there. And yeah, mouthwash in a water flosser...been there, done that, never again. 😂 Plain water does the job perfectly anyway. Glad you're enjoying the cordless freedom; it's great when dental care fits seamlessly into daily life without extra hassle.
Same here with the tiny bathroom struggle—honestly, I had a countertop model at first, and it felt like it took up half my sink area. Switched to cordless about six months ago and haven't looked back. Battery life's been surprisingly decent too; I only have to charge mine once every couple weeks, which is way less annoying than I expected.
Funny you mention mouthwash—I tried diluted mouthwash once thinking it'd be refreshing... nope, just ended up with a sticky mess and a weird aftertaste. Plain water all the way now. Plus, cordless is great for travel or even just moving around the house. Sometimes I'll floss while watching TV or scrolling through my phone—makes the whole routine feel less like a chore. Glad you're liking yours too!
