As Seen on TV: Windshield Wonder -- of some use, but not worth the money
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The product: Windshield WonderThe price: Buy one get one free for $10, but add in $6.99 each for shipping and handling and the price really is $23.98
The claims: "Clean Windshields Without Stretching or Straining," uses tap water instead of cleaners....
The Buy-o-meter rating: 2 on a scale of 5
Windshield Wonder does live up to its claims. The microfiber pads work well for cleaning the inside of a windshield and interior car windows. It is a green product, using tap water in a small spray bottle that comes with the wiper.
And, as promised, the tool cleaned a rather dirty mirror in a house in pretty short order without streaking. It also does well to wipe off interior car window condensation.
You could use a microfiber cloth and achieve a similar result. If you really did get two Windshield Wonders for $10, it might actually be worth a second thought. But for about $24, the cost is just too steep for what you're getting.
Nothing against Windshield Wonder -- which really does get to those hard to reach places -- but your money could be a lot better spent. Unless you really love gadgets, are short and need an extra 16 inches to reach high mirrors in your house or are obsessed with ridding your interior car windows of dust this is one invention you could live without.
For as often as I have to clean the inside of my windows, I'll stick with a cloth.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-25-2009 @ 7:25AM
sadgalinsd said...
FYI-Bed, Bath, and Beyond is selling one for $10. Use the 20% off coupon that seems to be everywhere (mail, newspapers) and it's only $8. Thanks for letting me know it works. I was thinking about buying one. They really get you on that shipping and handling, don't they?!
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8-26-2009 @ 12:25PM
lindee said...
Sure the windshield wonder uses a microfiber cloth which you can buy almost anywhere but what's great is the wand itself. It makes reaching the windshield and back windows SO much easier. Mine started to crack or split at the seam of the handle so I reinforced it with black electrical tape but I was pressing very hard on the windshield to really clean it. That is probably enough to stop most people from buying it but mine has held up after many many more uses and it's not going to break. I recommend it.
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10-04-2009 @ 7:50AM
Jennifer said...
I purchased mine at a Wal-Mart store and I absoutely LOVE IT! I am planning to purchase a couple more for Christmas gifts. It took me less than 2 minutes to clean my windshield. You can spray the glass with glass cleaner, clean with the wand, then touch up with a paper towel over the micorfiber cloth. I have only had to use it once so far. No Streaks!!!
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10-14-2009 @ 2:47PM
Shara said...
I just got Windshield Wonder and its saved me a ton of time and back ache. Love it!
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