Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ Product Review

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The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
The brush is easy and comfortable to use
The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone
Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ :
4.19 out of 5 based on 160 reviews.

Philips Sonicare FlexCare+

FlexCare+ is your complete teeth and gum care solution.

Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ combines patented sonic technology, five brushing modes and an innovative UV Sanitiser for a complete teeth and gum clean. FlexCare+ uses sonic technology, powered by 31,000 brush strokes per minute to help remove plaque and whiten your smile.

Bathrooms are prone to germs, and your toothbrush head is a perfect breeding ground. The FlexCare+ is the only electric toothbrush to include the specially designed Philips UV Sanitiser that helps kill up to 99% of bacteria and viruses on the brush head in only ten minutes. [1]

You can choose from five brushing modes for a better cleaning experience including the unique Gum Care mode which will help give you healthier gums in just 2 weeks! [2]

With 3 weeks of battery life, a 2 year warranty and a 60 day money back guarantee, Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ will give you the confidence to smile!

Find out more about the Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ by visiting here

The Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ is available from: Shaver Shop, Harvey Norman, Myer, David Jones, Big W, The Good Guys and selected retailers.

(1)     (E.coli, S.mutans and H.simplex-I)
(2)     Comparison of gingivitis reduction and plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and a manual toothbrush Holt J, Sturm D, Master A, Jenkins W, Schmitt P, Hefti A. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2007; 28 (suppl 1):35-41

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Published 13th February 2014


  • Extra special sparkle

    I do believe my husband and I are very lucky to own one of these toothbrushes, they are amazing and I don't think I would ever go back to a manual toothbrush after using one of these beauties. If and when I am going to get my children to have electric brush's and I think they clean better and are easier to use. I think they give our teeth that extra special sparkle.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Using for at least 1 year now!

    Still using and have used for at least 1 year now and still loving it every day. This Toothbrush has been awesome for my husband and I and we take it every where we go. Whether we are at home or away for the weekend it comes with us!

    I am very impressed about how clean my teeth are and it never ceases to amaze me with the quality it brings. Definitely my number one toothbrush and I know so many more that they would say that its their number one toothbrush as well!
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Still using it!

    Still using the Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ and still loving it! Our dentist says that the electronic toothbrushes are way better that the manual ones and is really happy that my husband and I are using them. So far I have recommended the Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ to about 8 people and about 5 of the 8 have bought this particular toothbrush and is loving the results. They say its well worth the money!
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • End Result!

    With my trial period over and just having a dental appointment, my dentist was happy with the cleanliness of the base of my teeth and the health of my gums, given the poor standard they were the last time I was there. So thank you to Mouth of Mums and the sponsors very much, not only have I enjoyed this trial but you have saved me some 'REAL' money in my future dentistry.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • I feel in love!

    I never thought I'd feel this way about a tooth brush, I feel in love. As sad as that sounds I really like this toothbrush, I really gives my gums and teeth a good work out and leaves them feeling fresh, clean and more healthier. You can now see the difference in what it has done to my teeth and gums, a better outcome!
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Birthday present!

    I know what to get my mother-in-law now for her birthday, I have been trialling this product for over a month and both my husband and I love it and we keep bragging about it to my parents who have now bought one and to my other family and friends. My husbands mum can't afford much and I think that this product would get its use out of it if we bought for her birthday and then too she can brag about it.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Amazing Charge Life

    So this is my final review of the Phillips Sonicare Flex+ and I have to say it has beena pleasure trialling this product. I will not go back to a "manual" toothbrush and have already gone and bought replacement heads for when needed. I am also very happy to report I have my toothbrush on charge - the second time since starting this review , the first time being when we received the product. That is incredible - and considering it has been used 4 times a day that is a terrific charging capability. I am in love with my Phillips Sonicare Flex+ and I and my mouth/teeth thankyou MoM for giving us the chance to be a part of this amazing trial .
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • What else can I say?

    What else can I say? I love this toothbrush. I love the choice in cleaning modes, I love the fact that it has 2 interchangeable heads (one small, one large), I love the UV Sanitiser, I love how it makes my mouth look and feel. I just love this toothbrush!
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • love it absolutly brilliant

    I love this set it leaves my mouth so clean and fresh, i love the way it leaves my gums feeling fresh and tingly. I love that it can be sanitized with the uv cleaner no problems with germs. My wife and I love this it is the best tooth brush set we have ever owned.

    i highly recommend this to everyone
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Still loving it!

    I still love using the Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ tooth brush. We went away for a couple of days and took the toothbrushes with us in the carrier. The battery lasted for the 2 nights and the carrier kept our toothbrushes clean and dry. The only thing so far I would improve, and it is merely my personal preference would be to offer toothbrush heads that offer different bristles. I always prefer strong stiff bristles while my wife prefers soft bristles. I did not notice the difference as first. But since using the toothbrush continuously for a few weeks, I find myself wanting harder bristles. However, I will not be going back to my manual toothbrush as I've noticed a cleaner feeling and look to my teeth with continued use.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • I won't be going back.

    After four weeks of using the Philips Sonicare I'm hooked. There's absolutely no way I'll be returning to my old toothbrush. The only problem I foresee is if my wife ever needs to go away for a night or two and takes the brush with her - all I'll be left with is my little brush-head!

    I see the UV Sanitiser as a bit of a novelty, however if there was some way to clearly prove to me the benefits of a UV 'cleaner' then I may have scored the rating higher. Apart from that, I have already been spruiking this product to friends and work colleagues and I know a long lasting relationship has now been created.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • We got off to a slow start but now I'm hooked!

    After a month of using my FlexCare+ I am here to profess my love! In my opinion, using an electric toothbrush takes some getting used to and on that basis I am so glad we had 4 weeks to build a relationship and to form an opinion. My vow to my Sonicare: I will never go back to the old manual way ever again.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Great to take on holidays

    Just returned from a week overseas and now I know that the FlexCare+ will be the first thing I consider taking in the toiletries bag for future trips. It was just so convenient to use each and every morning regardless of where we founds ourselves, and as the battery lasts well over a week there were no concerns about international power adaptors or worrying whether the charge would last.

    My mouth definitely feels cleaner after three weeks in and I haven't really selected other cleaning modes other than Gum Care. I know I'm converted now - no going back to the manual toothbrush. I'll also look forward to using the UV Sanitiser this week and see if I can notice any difference.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Great travel companion

    My husband and I just returned from a 7 day holiday in America. The FlexCare+ was awesome to travel with. Due to the short duration of our holiday and long charge life of the brush, we were able to travel with just the brush and the brush heads in the travel case, no charger or adaptor required. The strength did not diminish whilst away and the travel case is slim and handy to pop into carry on luggage. A real winner. I don't know who would have won the tooth brush war if only one of us had been travelling though as one of us would have had to begrudgingly gone back to the old manual way.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Still getting the hang of it

    Almost ten days in and I can already notice that my teeth feel cleaner and smoother. I am very impressed that the charge on the brush is still full, as I've used the brush several times daily just to get the hang of it and find a suitable cleaning mode. Still the 3-minute Gum Care for me - everything else feels too quick.

    Only used the Sanitiser once (is there a recommended frequency? I'll have to read the book) so I really can't don't know if there is a noticeable difference. Overall I'm enjoying the flexibility and the efficiency that the FlexCare+ is providing at the moment.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Slowly but surely

    I'm now into my second week and am finding the sensitive setting better than last week. My teeth seem to be getting used to the sensation of the vibrations. That said, I'm still finding the inside of my top teeth are a little sensitive and I still feel to urge to get rid of any excess fluid mid brush. Definitely feeling even better than last week.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Teaching an old dog a new trick

    Okay - I now have an appliance which complies to all standards regarding electromagnetic fields to clean my teeth with. And not only that, but if I handle it properly and according to the instructions in the user manual it will be safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.....yikes.

    So here begins my journey with an electronic toothbrush. I'm 30-odd and have always used the ol' manual variety, so this may take a bit of getting used to. Already I have wised up to Rule 1: Do not put toothpaste on Flexcare+ toothbrush and turn it on whilst holding 10cm in front of my face, otherwise I'll end up looking like the sprinkles on my 2 year old daughter's birthday cake. And I must admit that, I do wonder if I am risking any chance of mild electrocution when I clean my teeth in the shower.

    After a few days in I can't say I'm completely sold by the Flexcare+. I know that I brush my teeth too rigorously with the normal toothbrush, so I'm still coming to terms by only applying light pressure and letting the Sonicare toothbrush do the brushing for me. In fact, after using the Clean (2 minute) mode I again use the Gum Care or Sensitive mode because I'm surprised at how quickly the time goes (how long was I previously cleaning my teeth for???)

    Will be interested to use the other modes over the next week to see how they feel. The brush is certainly comfortable to use and will be interested to see if I notice any wear of the brush over the next few weeks.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone


  • Good vibrations!

    I was so excited to participate in this review as I have often looked to buy an electric toothbrush but never taken the plunge. I was impressed that the Sonicare FlexCare+ was quicker to charge then expected and I love that it comes with a travel charger and travel case. The first time I brushed I used the Clean setting and found the vibration to be a little intense . I have since been using the Sensitive setting and find it to be a better option for me. I like that it has a timer as I now know that I was not using my manual toothbrush for anywhere long enough and I must confess to my teeth feeling beautiful and smooth (straight out of the dentist chair smooth) I look forward to seeing if my teeth sensitivity issue settles down at all.
    The FlexCare+ has made my mouth feel cleaner
    The FlexCare+ has a cleaning mode to suit my needs
    The brush is easy and comfortable to use
    The Philips UV Sanitiser gave me peace of mind
    I would recommend the FlexCare+ to everyone

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Mopping isn’t exactly the chore most of us look forward to, but like most mums, for Katrina Macilroy, it’s unavoidable.

With three teenagers, a husband, a dog, two cats and timber flooring throughout most of her home, there’s plenty to keep her mop busy.

“I thought the toddler stage was hard, but teenagers take it to a whole other level,” Katrina told Mouths of Mums.

She describes herself as a ‘full-time Uber driver’ for her three kids, but when she’s home, she may as well be a full-time cleaner.

Her husband is a concreter, the family has plenty of sand coming inside and, with teenagers touching everything, the floors quickly show the evidence of a full family life.

“I have to mop like every second day because the floor gets marks,” she said.

So when Katrina was given the chance to try the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, she was keen to see whether it could actually make one of her least favourite cleaning tasks any easier.

“I didn’t have high hopes for it to start with, because I’ve used spin mops before and I’d been disappointed,” she admitted.

But it didn’t take long for her to change her mind. One of the first things Katrina noticed was just how easy the mop was to use.

Person using the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO mop system.

The foot pedal made wringing the mop quick and simple, without having to stop and fiddle with anything.

“It was so easy to spin it,” she says. “It wasn’t like you’re spinning it for hours or anything.”

She was also impressed by how quickly the mop itself could be put together, and the simple button that releases the mop head for washing.

“That simple press notion, everyone can do that. So I love that.”

It’s The Little Things That Add Up

For Katrina, who regularly finds herself cleaning up after a busy family, these little details made a surprisingly big difference. She also loved the triangular mop head, particularly when it came to getting into the corners and edges that her previous mop struggled with.

“The triangle design makes it easy to get into all the little corners,” she says.

But ultimately, the big question was whether it actually cleaned her floors. Katrina’s answer was an enthusiastic yes.

“My floor has never been so clean,” she says.

Katrina was also surprised by how light and manoeuvrable the mop felt, because at just 4’11”, she says mopping can sometimes be an uncomfortable job.

“I’m not a tall person, so trying to mop is always just a horrible experience.”

Person carrying the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO mop system.

But she found the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set easy to move around and able to go in different directions without feeling heavy or awkward.

And it wasn’t just the mop itself that won Katrina over. She says the bucket design solved one of her biggest mopping frustrations: accidentally tipping the bucket over.

With timber floors, getting too much water onto the floor is something she tries hard to avoid. “The amount of mop buckets I’ve tipped over and just gone everywhere,” she says.

That can turn a simple cleaning job into another mess to deal with, particularly when you’re suddenly scrambling for towels and a dry mop head.

But Katrina says the Vileda bucket feels much more stable because of its design.

And for someone who mops as often as she does, she says that has saved her time. “This thing has saved me so much time, I can’t get over it.”

The Only Mop You’ll Need

Katrina also admits that she’d previously convinced herself she needed a steam mop. She even bought one, only to discover that plugging it in every time she wanted to clean wasn’t exactly appealing.

“You have to plug it in like a vacuum. Like, that’s not fun, I don’t want to do that.”

After trying the Vileda, she says she’s no longer convinced she needs one.

“Why do you need a steam mop when you can get this one?”

For Katrina, the combination of being lightweight, easy to wring, simple to manoeuvre and able to get into those awkward corners has made mopping feel much less frustrating. And despite going into the trial with low expectations, she’s now very happy to recommend it.

“I’m not trying to sell you a product, but I’m just saying that I’m very impressed with it. It’s really good.”

Her final verdict?

“It’s been really, really good. Recommend!”

This Real Story was provided as part of a paid sponsorship opportunity. Katrina was chosen to share her story because she was sent out and tried the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, and genuinely loved it! And Vileda is so confident they’ve made the best spin mop ever, they’re backing the new & improved Easy Wring & Clean TURBO with a 5 Year Guarantee. 

  • This is an awesome Turbo mop and I have the same one.So easy to use and cleans up my floor well.Very light weight and also easy to wring the mop head using the step spinner.I got this to eliminate my sore back and makes my house cleaning so much easier.

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  • This mop so good and the views all are positive so I just purchased one on milkrun through Woolworths and it come with 2 mop head refills. Can’t wait to use it.

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  • Yes, I couldn’t agree more. The Vileda spin mop is by far my favourite mop for a good thorough clean at home. I even got the landlords to purchase one for the holiday house I clean to make cleaning a breeze and get the job done properly. I always grab a spare when they’re out for half price.

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  • Ah, I received a ‘you’re a finalist’ email from MoM for this fantastic mop but didn’t receive anything beyond that. I was looking forward to giving this a try to compare the three existing options I have but alas. Looks good, fingers crossed I can try it in the near future!

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  • Omg! Yes! With 4 dogs and 4 teens AND the guests they bring home with them LOL our timber floors and tiles don’t stand a chance! I would love to see them add some wheels to the bottom of the bucket so that you don’t have to carry the bucket around with you.

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  • I feel like I really need to try out this mop now!!

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  • This sounds like an excellent mop that makes cleaning so easy! I love a product that not only is as effective as advertised but makes a job less grueling. I gotta say though, a steam mop that plugs in sounds like an awful idea. I have a tineco floor mop, which is cordless and charges at a base, and it’s incredible on my white tiles.

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