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Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Sonic ProClean Rechargeable Toothbrush Review
Best Feature:
Affordable power toothbrush with advanced sonic technology
Worst Feature:
Limited brush head and cleaning mode options
Best Uses:
Removing plaque & improving overall dental health
Pricing:
$25 – $30 (no warranty)
Overview
The Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Sonic ProClean Rechargeable Toothbrush uses sonic and micro-sweeping technology to clean your teeth and promote healthy gums. With the power of 16,000 precision micro-sweeps per minute, the Sonic ProClean claims to remove 95% of plaque from hard-to-reach places. The replaceable brush head has multiple angles and bristle levels, which make it easier to reach all parts of your mouth and massage your gums as well. Depending on your individual needs or preferences, you can customize your experience by choosing between 2 cleaning modes - maximum clean or gentle massage. The Sonic ProClean also has a 2-minute timer that lights and pulses in 30-second intervals to make sure you have spent enough time brushing each quadrant of your mouth.
You can purchase the Spinbrush ProClean Sonic Rechargeable Toothbrush online at drugstore.com, cvs.com or walgreens.com for about $30, or you can purchase it at your local drugstore.
Product Report Card Grade
We give Arm & Hammer’s Spinbrush Sonic ProClean Rechargeable Toothbrush a B+ because it is an affordable power toothbrush that features a built-in timer and advanced sonic and micro-sweeping technology to improve brushing habits and provide a superior cleaning overall. While it is a significant improvement over a manual toothbrush and better than similarly priced electric models, we deducted a few points because it has limited brush head and cleaning mode options.
Date Reviewed
January 2012
January 2012
January 2012
Pros
Inexpensive; removes more plaque than manual toothbrush; timer and quadrant technology
Good at removing plaque in hard-to-reach places and along gum line; built-in UV Brush Head Sanitizer; includes portable charger and travel case; 2-minute timer and pacer; Compact brush head good size for kids; includes 3 different brush head color rings so you can share with family members; has an easy-start program that gradually increases power over first 14 uses to help you ease into the Sonicare experience
Has a pressure sensor that stops pulsations when you're brushing too hard; triple action brush provides a great cleaning; 2-minute timer and pacer; includes portable SmartPlug charger and travel case; toothbrush automatically alerts you when you are 10 days away from needing a replacement brush head, and brush head also has Indicator® bristles fade as another reminder to replace your brush head every 3 months
Cons
Limited brush head options
Expensive; doesn't have sensors to tell you if you are brushing too hard
Expensive (but it seems like there are good discounts/rebates out there); some reviewers felt the brush head was too big and cumbersome when compared to Sonicare
Type
Rechargeable / Sonic
Rechargeable / Sonic
Rechargeable
Price (MSRP)
$25 - $30
$170 - $190
$100 - $130
Warranty
N/A
2-Year Limited Warranty
2-Year Limited Warranty and 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Cleaning Technology
It features micro-sweeping and advanced sonic technology. The brush head delivers up to 16,000 precision micro-sweeps per minute, while the sonic technology works by pushing water and toothpaste in between teeth and slightly under the gum line for a deeper cleaning.
It features sonic technology, which pushes water and toothpaste in between teeth and slightly under the gum line for a deeper cleaning. The brush head delivers up to 31,000 strokes per minute.
It features a triple action brush head that rotates, oscillates and pulses. It provides 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute.
Cleaning Modes
It features 2 cleaning modes including maximum clean or gentle massage.
It features 5 cleaning modes including Clean, Sensitive, Massage, Refresh and Gum Care.
It features 4 cleaning modes including Daily Clean, Sensitive, Whitening and Deep Clean.
Brush Head Options
It only comes with 1 replaceable brush head.
It comes with 2 brush heads including the ProResults Standard (daily, all-around cleaning) and the ProResults Compact (more focused clean /cleaning hard-to-reach places). There are also 3 additional brush heads that fit the wand sold separately including the EasyClean, HealthyWhite and Xtreme brush heads.
It comes with 3 brush heads including the Oral-B FlossAction, the Oral-B Pro White and the Oral-B Sensitive. There are also 6 additional brush heads that fit the wand (sold separately) including the Oral-B Precision Clean, the Oral-B Dual Clean, the Oral-B Power Tip, the Oral-B Ortho, the Oral-B Braces Care Essentials and the Oral-B Tongue Freshener.
Timer
Yes, the toothbrush features a 2-minute timer that lights and pulses every 30 seconds to indicate when it is time to move on to the next quadrant of your mouth.
Yes, the toothbrush features a 2-minute Smarttimer and Quadpacer. Every 30 seconds, the Quadpacer will signal that it is time to move on to the next quadrant of your mouth.
Yes, the toothbrush has a 2-minute timer, and, every 30 seconds, it will signal with a "stuttering sound", so you can keep track of how long you've been brushing a certain area of your mouth.
Pressure Sensor
N/A
N/A
It has built-in pressure sensors that stop the toothbrush to alert you when you are brushing too hard.
Sanitizer
N/A
It features a built-in UV brush head sanitizer that kills up to 99% of bacteria and viruses on the brush head in only 10 minutes (E coli, S. mutans and Herpes simplex).
N/A
Power Source
It has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 5 days (~10 brushes) between charges.
It has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 3 weeks (~42 brushes) between charges. There is also an illuminated icon to show how much of the battery is drained.
It has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 days (~20 brushes) between charges. There is also a charge-level display to show how much of the battery is drained.
Product Design
It comes in red and white or blue and white with an ergonomically-designed handle for easy grip and control.
It comes in white with soft sky blue accents/grip, and it has an illuminated display panel in chrome. It also has an ergonomically-designed handle with rubber grip and an angled brush head to get hard-to-reach plaque.
It comes in silver and white and has an illuminated display panel in chrome. It also has with an ergonomically-designed handle for a comfortable hold.
Change Brush Head Notification
It has Color Wear™ bristles that gradually fade to help remind you to change your brush head every 3 month.
It has blue reminder bristles on the brush head that gradually fade to remind you to replace your brush head every 3 months.
It has Indicator® bristles that gradually fade in color to remind you to replace your brush head every 3 months. The toothbrush will also signal 10 days before you need to replace your brush head.
ProductReportCard Editors' In-Depth Review
Pros And Cons
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Removes more plaque than manual toothbrush
- Timer and quadrant technology
Cons
- Limited brush head options
Key Features
Dimensions
Not available on manufacturer's website, but Best Buy states that it is 9-3/8" x 4-3/8" x 1-9/10" (H x W x D) and weighs 12.6 ounces
Product Design
White and blue with an ergonomic handle for easy grip and control
Brush Head Options
Replaceable brush head that has multiple angles and multiple levels of bristles
Cleaning action
Provides a deep clean using micro-sweeping technology (16,000 precision micro-sweeps per minute) and advanced sonic technology, which pushes water and toothpaste in between teeth. You can choose from 2 brushing speeds - maximum clean or gentle massage.
Timer
2-minute timer that lights and pulses every 30 seconds to indicate when to move brush to next quadrant of mouth.
Power Source
Rechargeable battery that lasts up to 5 days of brushing
Reputation
There aren't many online reviews of the Spinbrush Sonic ProClean, but it does get 4 stars on Amazon based on 12 customer reviews. If you are looking for an affordable electric toothbrush with many of the great features of the more expensive brands, the Spinbrush Sonic ProClean seems like a great product. Advanced sonic technology, a 2-minute timer and 2 brushing speeds aren't found on many of similarly priced electric toothbrushes.
Reviews
Customer Responses, Reviews, or Complaints
Username: Aliceb
Location: San Francisco, CA
Age: 51
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Power Toothbrush Review
Review submitted: 2013-09-02
When I was young, I always used a manual toothbrush. After five minutes of brushing, I still felt my teeth were not clean enough. That changed when I got my braces on. I knew I had to keep my teeth extra clean, so i began using an electric toothbrush, and lo and behold, my teeth were clean.Things I love about my power toothbrush are that it really gets the job done. My teeth are crooked but the power toothbrush gets into the nooks and crannies. The disposable batteries are extremely convenient and are easy to work with and replace. My mouth always feels clean after just two minutes of brushing.
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Username: 09derrick90
Location: Oxford, MS
Age: 34
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Power Toothbrush
Review submitted: 2013-08-09
I am currently using the power toothbrush and with me having bad teeth as is I believe that this toothbrush works very well in that it really cleans your teeth. I really wish that I had had this toothbrush all of my life it is a very great product. I strongly encourage people to buy this tooth brush. It really gets rid of those hard to reach plaque spots. With the spinning action of the toothbrush you can just allow the tooth brush to go to those hard to reach places and clean the plaque right off of the tooth. This really works when trying to get the very back teeth. I had frequent toothaches with the vibration of the brush I feel that it takes the pain right away and I really enjoy it.
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