I just purchased the Panasonic LV-61 5 blade shaver. After ordering I noticed it didn't come with any kind of a cleaning kit. Do I need one ??
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Cleaning this shaver is a true no-brainer! All you have to do is squirt a little liquid soap into the head (and yes, there are 5 operating blades), turn it on and continue holding the button down for 3 seconds and the linear motor will rev up from 14,000 rpm's to 20,000 rpm's, run warm tap water through it for the 20 second cycle that it does this. Then, remove the head to expose the cutters. put a little soap on them and repeat the process and you're done, and it has completely cleaned itself! Who needs the ridiculous "cleaner" device... merchandising BS.
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I don't use the cleaner at all. I rinse the shaver with water, put some liquid soap on the blades, run the shaver in the "ultra sonic" mode, and then rinse again. It works great.
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Steven- if my experience is any indication you won't miss the Panasonic cleaner unless they have upgraded in the last couple of years. Mine was noisy an eventually stopped cleaning after a minute or two. I tried replacing the cleaner and other suggested remedies, nothing worked. I had it shipped back to Panasonic and received a replacement but the same thing started happening. Doesn't seem worth the extra money. Just rinse and clean the unit yourself.
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i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit,... » Read More i agree with the above comments. i owned a braun with a cleaner (and a panasonic with cleaner as well) and using soap and water at the panasonic in ultra sonic mode is sufficient to clean the razor. purchasing cleaning 'cups' is not only expensive, but useless and impacts the environment (not a big green junkie, but the keurig coffee cups seem to be causing a stir). it's much easier to do a quick rinse under the faucet with these. the cleaning unit may look like a cool, professional add on, but it is not. btw, the braun i owned was not waterproof and therefore required the cleaning unit, and it was a real pita. i tried the panasonic cleaning unit a couple of times, and went back to soap and water. « Show Less
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Yes.... I have used the Norelco Shaver Cleaner on both Braun and currently on my Panasonic shaver. After I clean both the foils and the cutting blades, I dry them and spray both top and bottom. It has worked very well for me and given longer "sharp life" to the razors.....hope it helps.
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I don't think it comes with either. My husband uses regular batteries(they may have come with it) and loves this shaver. He keeps an extra and still has 2 that work. He just won't do with it.
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Im not sure. I only bought the shaver. I rinse this shaver (with the shaving head removed) after every use with warm water. I would go to the Braun website to check if there is a set with the cleaning unit.
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My cleaner came with one, I guess they forgot to pack it in yours. I don't know where to purchase one. I don't use mine. your welcome to it.
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You don't need shaving cream, you need to buy a replacement outer foil, replacement inner blade, or both the replacement foil & blade. If you cannot find them on Amazon, they sell them at the drugstore, etc.
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Same problem as everyone else here with a Pulsonic unit - peeling paint & broken trimmer. I was hoping a new model would come out, but they just keep renaming it and calling it "New". I am thinking it is time to give up and switch to: Panasonic ES8109S Vortex Wet/Dry Shaver with Nano Technology and HydraClean System
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There is a small button at the side near the head that releases the head for easy cleaning. It's a ry nice small and functional shaver for travel. I even use it at home.
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I have a similar problem. The razor seems to charge, but the base does not recognize it, so I can't run the cleaning cycle. It worked fine for a long time (I don't remember exactly how long), but now the problem is consistent. Taking it out and putting it back in, or trying to push it against the contacts does not help.
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It has a little brush in it to clean it with and then I tip in hot water so it won't run back into the tip part as the tip part comes off and also put alcohol and or peroxide on the tip with a rag or just pour down wards on it. No problems what so ever but things do ware out so he, my husband, is on his second one now. Yes I would order this again but I did notice this time when I order a separate one for him it was not the same as the one that came in the case and he doesn't like it so I don't know what is with that deal?? as 2 times before when I order just the shaver thingy it was the same one as in the case. hummm Yes I have gave them as gifts and the guys love them.
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I've had it for over three years and never had a problem. It does take a few passes to get a clean shave, but that is true with every electric shaver. I'm sorry you've had this experience. Do you use the protective covering when the shaver is not in use? Can you contact Panasonic and let them know about it? Just a suggestion.
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We now advise for people to try a different cleaning procedure. Removing the blades may be necessary for some people to thoroughly clean the inside, however we have learned its better to primarily clean the shaver head attachment by pulling it out from the shaver base to run warm water over the surface of the blades and then let it dry. This will wash the hair out without having to remove blades.
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I agree. It's very noisy. Much more so than previous Panasonics and Braun. Also, for me it did not shave well, wet or dry. Another problem is that the shaver heads get HOT and uncomfortable, soon after you start shaving.
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I just rinse the razor under hot water after each shave. I have a cup for toothbrushes and I set the razor on the edge of the cup. Haven't taken the blade out after each shave and cleaned it. That seems to be a bit extreme. I suppose you could get more shaves out of a blade, but they are cheap enough that I am glad to get 4-5 before changing.
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The shaver will actually tell you when you need to clean it. i always clean it when it goes from 100% power to 40% power. That way, it seems to give me the best shave
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I have had my ES-LA63 for 5 years and now it seems that I have to recharge it about every 5 shaves, before it was around 20 shaves. I have seen the replacement "new Panasonic battery" online for under $20. and am tempted to try it. Great shaver BTW, even better than my Braun.
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It comes with the shaver and the stand that you place it in for cleaning. I believe we got one cleaning solution with it but you will probably want to get an additional set of cleaning fluid.