I like the Mr. Clean System. But my main gripe and the reason I am starting to not use them are the filters. They work really nicely, but they just don't last. Does anyone else have the same observation?

I took the first filter back and got it exchanged, thinking it was defective. But the switched one worked the same way, in fact it only lasted two washes.

All I can conclude is that the tap water here in Northern NJ is very, very hard. I can only get two or three washes with the Mr. Clean system before the filter becomes useless, much less than the advertised 10 per cartridge.

I have gone through five cartridges for 15 washes instead of five cartidges for 50 so it has become a very, very expensive system.

So I began to use it sparingly, usually in the fall and winter, temperature permitting. I like the Mr. Clean soap, it does give a nice shine. But I think it has some chemical that releases silicones because if I apply Rain-X on my windows first, it is stripped off by the Mr. Clean soap. Ask me how I know.

I would love to find out what that chemical is, any chemical engineers the least bit curious?

So I use this product sparingly, fall and winter when I can't wax.

I thought I would share these observations should anyone else experience the same situations.

 

we had heard similar comments here... but you did a great job of summing this up:

the conclusions before were that the mr. clean system was really best for people needing the filter. since the filter doesnt last long, sounds like mr. clean doesnt have much in the way of redeeming value!

so if we can find a better filter product we will have a good solution for most folks-

 

http://crspotless.com/index.php?category_i...id=5&return=%3f

 

http://www.autogeek.net/waterfilterkit2.html

 

AquaGleem

Try using the 30ppm and the 0ppm together for hard water.

 

Their "rejuvenator tablets" look like water softener salt - something we were very familiar with in Minnesota - purchased in 50lb bags.

 

If someone could source those sediment/water softener cartridges, the rest of the AutoGeek system could be pieced together at Home Depot for about $25.

Just a thought.

 

I would still like to find out what chemicals are in the Mr.Clean Soap that gives it the sheeting and shine. I would love to find out if it is some kind of silicon. Because if it strips off Rain-X what would it do to Synthetic Waxes?

Does anyone know anyone who works for P&G?

 

As well, their $4 for 2lbs of water softener tablets (+ shipping) is silly compared to $5 for 40lbs at your local hardware store