That water-meets-outlet thing is real—I used to get so nervous plugging in my old countertop flosser, especially with wet hands.
Totally get what you mean about the nerves with the plug. I used to dread that little zap of anxiety every time I’d reach for my old-school flosser, especially first thing in the morning when I’m barely awake. Cordless definitely feels safer, and I’m with you on the splash zone—it’s like a mini rainstorm in my bathroom some nights.
As for how clean my teeth feel, I’ve actually noticed a slight difference. The countertop ones (at least the big tank models) seem to have a bit more power, so when I used one, my mouth always felt squeaky clean—almost like after a dental cleaning. The cordless is way more convenient, but sometimes I have to refill it mid-session and it doesn’t feel quite as thorough, especially if I’ve had popcorn or something stubborn stuck. That said, convenience wins most days. I just try to go a bit slower and focus on the tricky spots.
Honestly, both are miles better than string floss for me. Less blood, less drama, and my hygienist finally stopped giving me “the talk” every checkup.
