BLACK+DECKER PKS160 Power Scrubber

I would recommend and will likely buy a second!I was very pleased with my first use. So much so, I plan on buying a second (One Bath & One Kitchen)I bought the PKS160 Power Scrubber trying to replace a much older "ScumBuster" Model which I used for at least 15 years until the rechargeable battery compartment developed a water leak and the inside became a corroded mess.This new device was less expensive than a battery for the older model. I was hoping the brush attachments from my old "ScumBuster" model would fit the PKS160 Power Scrubber but they don't and that's okay with me.Although PKS160 Power Scrubber is promoted, and sized, primarily as a dish washing gadget, I bought it and successfully used it to clean the glass doors and tile in my shower! (We have terribly hard water which promotes ridiculous hard water marks and soap scum build). I had very high hopes for the PKS160 Power Scrubber and it didn't let me down. The battery compartment is far superior to that on my old model too.The 2 Heavy Duty scrubbers that came with the PKS160 Power Scrubber are about 2.25", maybe 2.5" so size wise it's probably better suited to cleaning pots and pans more so than showers BUT since the PKS160 is very light weight, it's worked way better than hand scrubbing my glass and shower tile! It had plenty of power** under added/heavy hand pressure too.**Keep in mind that since it uses 4-AA batteries, the scrubber rotation speed and overall strength is likely relative to the remaining battery strength. It came with 4-AA batteries but I installed 4 new popular brand Lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries instead. (I've lost too many things to leaky Alkaline batteries recently) With really fresh and good batteries at a the start I was able to Power Scrub all 3 tile walls, the floor and both glass doors of a rather large shower without noticing a loss of power. It appears there is lots of power remaining too. I'd say that more than enough power to clean a large shower equates to A WHOLE LOT of pots, pans and dishes for those interested in that use.And since it did so well cleaning my shower, I imagine it would kick buzz cleaning my roasting pans and glass stove top!I also purchased additional (aftermarket) scrubber pads and scrub brush attachments (I will review separately) so I've decided that until I get another scrubber unit for the kitchen I will designate one set for shower cleaning and a few for the kitchen.At least for me, gadgets that work can make cleaning less mundane. This fits the bill.

Works great !

Eight years ago, sitting at a stop sign, I was rear-ended and my neck was broken. Replacement of most of my neck bones got the use of my arms back, but the nerves could not be repaired. I have had to adapt, due to living with a number 8 on the 1-10 pain scale. Cleaning and keeping my home the way I used to was difficult. I have spent the past 8 years purchasing every implement I could to help me clean with out having to double my daily morphine for 3 days. So, this was another item. I received it today. I just about cried when I used it. I can use it with my pain free arm. You don't have to push. You don't have to worry if you drop it under water. I purchased this in the budget pack with the extra accessories. They are incredible. Soap scum, mud, hair spray residue off the bathroom counters. When you touch the surface it's CLEAN. I almost forgot what that felt like. You probably think I am exaggerating, I am not. It is embarrasing and humiliating and you lose a lot of self respect when you can't keep a home the way you know it should be. I am thinking this would be a life saver for folks with arthiritis, or limited movement to due age or injury. This product has helped me come a long way to be able to do the tasks that have been lacking. Many things will be as they were before. It's wonderful. I have spent almost $300 on various cleaning tools specifically for the bathroom and kitchen. They were used once and put away. I am donating them to the womens shelter's in town.

I'll be honest here. It's got weak power, it does not have rotational speed. The sponges fall apart after hard use.The good, it scrubs well, for specific uses, it's great for when you don't want to put in elbow grease on some items.Here's an example, I wanted to use it to clean soap scum from bathroom tile. It's too small with that pad to do large areas. Too slow to really work it out, So bummer...BUT!I found out when cleaning pans and pots, it's great for when you have to work at rubbing some food off. Just some scouring powder and let it do it's thing with gentle pressure, it makes it easy to just work at cleaning smaller areas/items. I'm sure I'll get some more pads. But I think It is useful, and a decent value for the cheap price.

This little machine works great. I used it to clean the rust stains off the shower; they were so bad that my hands couldn't handle scrubbing with a brush. It's a Black & Decker, so I trust it to work great, and it did. It was so easy to use, and the handle fit my hand perfectly. It doesn't weigh much, and the battery life is long, but I only did half so I could take pictures of the difference.

This power scrubber is a dynamic tool that is quite effective and fun to use. Unlike a similar item, this tool is vigorous and it seems to hold a charge. I have used this item in the kitchen, garage and bathroom ( although I asvise a different one in each room to avoid contamination). It seems impervious to water. I wish I had purchased the Black and Decker version first as I am now totally disappointed in the similar item.Although I love this tool, I wish the manufacture made the scrub pads (as shown), with a bit more friction, but over all this little tool is tuff enuff for most scrubbing jobs and adds a bit of fun to cleaning as well.A note of caution! This tool is contagious~Update: 11/01/15While I was sincere in my review, this instrument did not live up to my expectations. It did perform exactly as I initially stated but soon after I wrote the review it just quit. I changed the batteries, had my husband check it out thoroughly, but it was completely useless and I have since disposed of it. I would not advise consumers to purchase one of these if they desire value or longevity.