Is Hurricane Scrubber a scam or a great buy?
Hurricane Scrubber
Hurricane Spin Scrubber is a power scrubber that spins away soap scum effortlessly. It just has to be rinsed clean after. This cordless tool takes roughly 30 seconds to clean a standard shower and just seconds to spin scrub handles and faucets clean. The Hurricane Spin Scrubber has an extension piece and multiple brush heads. This allow consumers to clean out rings in a shower or bathtub without having to get in the tub or shower and run the risk of getting wet.
Total Cost Breakdown
The cost of Hurricane Scrubber is $39.99 plus $9.99 shipping. The special TV offer allows you to receive a second Hurricane Scrubber by paying an extra fee of $19.99 for a total price of $69.97.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Hurricane Scrubber being discontinued. Hurricane Scrubber may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Hurricane Scrubber being discontinued. Hurricane Scrubber may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
Positive Points
- Soaks up Liquid
This device soaks up liquid very well, so it does help to mitigate an overflow of mess while cleaning. It can work as advertised so long as it does not break or leak. Many satisfied customers have stated that it took two or three rounds of returns before they received one which didn’t do the aforementioned. At this point, the brush functioned just fine.
Negative Points
- Bad Customer Service
The parent company for the scrubber is Telebrands. This manufacturer has received negative customer service reviews for nearly all products including this one. That said, there are competitive alternatives which have better customer service.
- Flimsy Handle
The spinner handle is flimsy and will break if consumers put too much pressure on it. So using it to clean a hard to reach or difficult stain naturally requires more pressure on a normal cleaning too, but not this one. When consumers apply more pressure, it breaks. On that note, the handle is short, so without the extension, the Hurricane Spinner is not very comfortable to use.
- Poor Durability
One of the biggest problems is the durability. There is a foot lever which operates the spinner, so while it is cordless, it is not as simple to operate as it seems. Online there is a wide report of leaks where the foot lever attaches to the bucket. Additionally, the idea that people who suffer from arthritis will benefit from the extension is not entirely true. Any area that is cleaned, like all competing spinner brushes, will need to be rinsed after. That said, cleaning something like a shower or sink is easily rinsed by taking the brush and cleaning something like the bottom of a toilet is less easily rinsed after.
How It Works
The Hurricane Spin Scrubber rotates 300 times per minute, so it removes things like rust or hardened water instantly. There are no harmful chemicals used, instead tackling hard stains with power. It boasts flexible bristles to reach into cracks and crevices. There is a pop on extension pole for free which doubles the reach.
Alternatives
- Buying Online
The official website is not the only place to buy, and alternative sources are less expensive. On the official website it charges just shy of forty dollars plus an additional thirteen for shipping. This only gives you one cleaning head ( not all of the ones they offer ), one bucket, and a lint removing brush.
Complaints
- Doesn't Reduce Cleaning Time
It can be used indoors or outdoors which means it can clean virtually any hard to reach surface from a safe and dry distance. The company claims that it reduces cleaning time, but it doesn’t necessarily. If used as advertised, this particular product will certainly do better than a traditional mop but its spinning mop head is quite small. This small size means that cleaning a large area, such as a large shower or bathtub, is quite time consuming. The water collected in the cleaning head has be released periodically which can increase cleaning time too.
Wise Advice
Do not buy Hurricane Scrubber online before searching Amazon.
- Alternatives or the same items are always available and sometimes at lower prices.
Wise Advice
Do not buy Hurricane Scrubber online before searching Amazon.
- Alternatives or the same items are always available and sometimes at lower prices.
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Posted: 19 Aug 2021 MARILYN J HARGRAVES - (Indianapolis, IN)
Can not make contact with a person on returning.
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Posted: 12 Oct 2019 Thomas - (Chesapeake, VA)
Short Battery Life
The unit is very cheaply made, I am afraid that I shall break it if I put any pressure on the handle. The main problem that I have with this unit is its short battery life. I have to recharge the battery three times while I was trying to scrub the kitchen floor. (The unit did not work very well for scrubbing the bathtub, but on the crazy tile that I have for my kitchen, it does all right.
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Posted: 30 Jun 2018 Marie - (Ballarat, VIC)
What a Waste of Money!
Charged okay the first time - haven't recharged as the product is useless. It has no power and no effect on stains, especially mould. Doesn't even clean as well as I can with my "old lady" power! Brushes can't reach small spaces and leave untouched patches due to unevenness of brush surfaces. Good idea - but needs to be manufactured PROPERLY so it will do what it's supposed to do!
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Posted: 11 Mar 2018 Norma Nichols - (Aurora, OH)
Over Promise!
Over-Promise..to be kind. Its' soft bristles do nothing! But collect loose dust. Absolutely no effectiveness in cleaning up even loose bits. Plus difficultyin attaching parts or even pressing on / off. Returning iit.
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Posted: 25 Jan 2018 Ilsatraut wachholz - (Adrian, MI)
Ripp off Spin Scrub Hurricane
Complete Ripp off. It does not charge they charge me $11.00 to return on Amazon. Took 6 weeks to arrive.
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Posted: 05 Jun 2018
christel Morehouse
I'm having same problem it doesn't charge.
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Posted: 09 Nov 2017 SAndy - (Camarillo, CA)
Charging
Just purchased new scrubber and left on charge for 24-26 hours. Light is and has always been solid red. Will not work at all.
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Posted: 16 Oct 2017 Will - (Pharr, TX)
Garbage
The Hurricane power spin scrubber could not even scrub my backside clean. It's a piece of more Chinese made crap.
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Posted: 30 Jul 2017 Larry - (Cloquet, MN)
Terrible, New Product Will Not Charge
Bought two, charged once and worked one time. Tried charging second unit, would not charge. Do not buy this product.
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Posted: 23 Jul 2017 Ryan - (Yazoo City, MS)
Not Built to Last
After a couple of uses unit stopped functioning. Fount that unit is manufactured with sub par seals. Motor housing was full of water and motor was badly corroded.
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Posted: 11 Jun 2017 Warren Hodgdon - (Culpeper, VA)
Virtually no Torque Whatsoever!
Even the slightest amount of pressure causes spinning action to bog down. This gadget has virtually no torque whatsoever! The TV ads are about the most misleading ads that I have ever seen. Both of my units "perform" the same-just terrible! I left them on charge for days, thinking that might be the problem. Nothing doing. I am actually going to throw them both in the trash.
Save your money.
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Posted: 09 Jun 2017 Norma Doucette - (Beebe, AR)
Battery Problem
I received my Hurricane Spin Scrubber about one week ago. I followed the direction about charging it for 20 hours. It worked for about 3 or 4 minutes then stopped. As directed I tried to recharge it again. Now it still does not work. Need help please. Norma Doucette.
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Posted: 06 Jun 2017 David - (Kilgore, TX)
I Regret Buying It
After charging for 36 hours, still not charged. I called and got three replacements; HA! Still not charging. I called customer service - I was told to buy new batteries!
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Posted: 30 May 2017 Jake - (Concord, NH)
Warranty Sucks!
Bought item in December; used maybe once a month, now 5 months later, quit. Only 30 day warranty. I'll never buy anything from TeleBrabds again.
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Posted: 29 May 2017 Larraine Murphy - (Leland, MS)
Can't Release Brush Attachment
Have tried every way to release brush attachment and won't release. What's the trick please.
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Posted: 02 May 2017 robin caldwell - (Mattoon, IL)
Works for Me
So far I love this product, I used it on my tile floors, for the grout area, did awesome, one has to get the feel of working with it, when you do it works great, I saved $ on a cleaning machine, that I do not need now, can't wait to try it in the bathroom, and on my stove!
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Posted: 31 Aug 2017
Judy Siler
Made me feel a tad better BUT w / all the negatives I'm still not sure. I need help w / cleaning due 2 physical problems.
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Posted: 05 Jun 2018
christel Morehouse
How did you get it to charge .
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Posted: 28 Apr 2017 Dewayne Maldonado - (Franklin, TN)
Does hurricane spin scrubber charger turn green when battery is charged?
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Posted: 02 May 2017
Robin
When its charging, the red light flashes, when its done, its just a red light, not flashing, no green light.
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Posted: 09 Jun 2017
Laura
Thank you - they don't say this anywhere and its exactly what I needed to know!
Posted: 05 Jun 2018
christel Morehouse
Mine is red not flashing and it does nothing.
Posted: 18 Apr 2017 carolyn - (Riverview, MI)
Don't Buy
It takes me 3 times longer to clean then my old way[by my own hands] and try to return--forget that
U don't get shipping charge refund and if they[company] does like the look at return they won't give you any refund used it to clean some tile grout and did a little good but could have done better with a toothbrush also gets tiresome from holding it while it cleans hard on joint and muscles of us older people.
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Posted: 16 Apr 2017 Janet - (Stanwood, WA)
Buy it at Bed, Bath and Beyond
I bought one of these and it lasted less than one minute on our shower grout. Bed, Bath and Beyond has a total refund policy so I got my money back and am looking for a better product.
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Posted: 14 Apr 2017 angela archer - (Leonia, NJ)
BUYER BEWARE
Used it one time and now it won't take a charge even though it's been on charger for 24 hrs. $49 for one time use. Pretty expensive. Feel like I just threw my money down the toilet.
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Posted: 13 Apr 2017 Irene - (Coldwater, OH)
Not worth the Money
After charging the unit for 24 hours as recommended, the first time I used it it lasted less than 2 minutes before it stopped working. After charging it again it lasted awhile. However as soon as you apply the slightest pressure it bogs down and doesn't scrub. I mean the slightest pressure which is a normal way to clean. I used it on my shower terrible did nothing. Using a dobie pad worked better. I tried it on my tile floor. Again did nothing. This product is nothing like the advertising would like you to believe. Waste of good hard earned money! I wish I could return it and get my money back!
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Posted: 21 Feb 2017 Patricia - (St. Cloud, MN)
I purchased my hurricane spin scrubber at target. Paid $39.99 + tax. It was already working when I got it home, then I charged it after using it the first time and it still works great. I am so pleased with this product!
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Posted: 03 Dec 2017
Gwen
Does the red light that's in when charging turn another color or stop illuminating when fully charged?
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Posted: 19 Feb 2017 Suzanne parise - (Duvall, WA)
What soap do you use?
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Posted: 25 Jan 2017 Reece - (Montevallo, AL)
Faulty
I will not take initial charge. After 30 plus hours of properly charging will not even turn on and light stays red. Rip off.
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Posted: 22 Jan 2017 Roger Clemens - (Ambridge, PA)
40 Year Old Battery Technology
I was Completely Amazed that this product uses 40 year old Battery Technology, Ni-Cad's, Ni-Cads have a Memory Problem, If You Do Not Run them all of the Way Down, They will Not Hold a Full charge anymore! Using them and only running them down 50% and then charging them again will Only Result in the ability to Only give 50% Charge back in run Power and Time! Look Up Ni-Cad properties and the problems associated with them. If they Truly wanted to Sell a Great Product they would have designed them with either Li-Po or Li-Ion. Ni-Cads avg Life Span on Charging and Holding a Full Charge are around 500 Charges, If you run them down and then re-charge them correctly you can extend the Life Span by 500 - 1,000 Charges. Being an Electronics Engineer I have been using Ni-Cads since the 70's and use everything from them to Ni-Hydride, Li-Po & Li-Ion in my Are / C Planes, Heli's, Quads, Hex Copters as well, Flying Are / C's for 45 years. And using Ni-Cads in this day and age is Obsolete. Li-Po & Li-Ion provide a Much Larger Amperage and Extremely Greater Ability to hold it's Voltage, Along with it's Much Greater Amperage for a Longer usage time.
Electronics Engineer.
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Posted: 31 Jul 2018
Lori
Thanks for the detailed explanation Roger! We had the same issue with these stupid, useless batteries. Just might report them to the BBB for selling Junk. Thanks, Lori.
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Posted: 21 Jan 2017 Janet - (Madison, WI)
Waste of Money
The Hurricane Scrubber I received recently is heavy and difficult to control in a ceiling to floor shower. The on / off button does not work. The unit will only power on and off when the 2 main pieces are put together. The brushes do not make full contact with the surfaces.
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Posted: 18 May 2017
Christine
Hi Janet I was wondering if you have a phone # for this scrubber. I need to return mine but I don't know how.
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