Mr. Clean MagicReach Starter Kit

Pros: Flexible cleaning head, extension pole, multi-surface capability.
Cons: The tub/shower cleaning pads aren't sufficient to battle tough grime and soap scum.

I just finished cleaning my tub with the Mr. Clean Magic Reach. I'm ashamed to say that it had been some time since I thoroughly cleaned my bath/shower, so I knew it would be a good test for it!

Overall, I think the product is quite a good cleaning tool. I used it without the long handle first to get down on my hands and knees and scrub. It worked very well for that purpose, but I don't think it has a sufficient scrubbing surface or power on the pad. I had to combine it with another cleaner in order to the grit, grime, and soap scum in the dirtiest areas of the tub. I added the telescoping pole to reach the higher sides of the tub/shower, and it worked very well.

Pros: Long-reach pole for hard-to-reach cleaning, powerful cleaning product really gets grime and soap scum off.
Cons: Pole was a bit hard to snap into place initially.

I put together the Mr. Clean Magic Reach Kit fairly easily. Snapping the button into place was a bit difficult at first, but once it snapped in, it stayed in. I decided to clean the soap scum off the shower.

The soap scum, which is usually extremely hard to scrub off, actually came right off. I loved the long brush as it reached to the top of the shower, which I can never reach by myself. The doors and tiles were gleaming. It did an amazing job at cleaning it off. I've tried a few different cleaners and this one really outperformed the others. It's as much as a lot of other cleaners out there, but it beats it not only with the cleaning product, but also the long-reach brush, which can also snap off when you really want to scrub. Great product!

Pros: No bucket, no smelly dirty mop to rinse.
Cons: Base does not come off the handle; can't do sinks or counters.

I cannot for the life of me get the bottom base off the handle. Both my husband I tried pushing in the two blue buttons...nothing. Annoying because I can't use it for counters or sinks!
Also, the base does swivel around when scrubbing the tub. I wish it could lock in place when needed.
Otherwise, I love it.....no bucket, no smelly, dirty mop.
Nice invention.

Pros: I know not to waste any more time or money on this product.
Cons: It just plain is a bad product.

I light candles in my bathroom, so I have a lot of smoke build-up in there on my walls and ceiling. It's a small bathroom, so I wanted to try the new Mr. Clean Magic Reach starter kit to reach where I couldn't, namely, the walls above my shower and my ceilings. I was glad I kept the receipt for this joke, because it's going back this weekend. I had to safety pin the cleaning pad onto the head in order to get it to stay, and then when I got it to stay on there, it took a while to even get the pad to start foaming. When it did, then I got a lot of foamy dirt on my ceiling--how do you rinse something like this? It took a long time for me to get the ceiling scrubbed, as the head didn't really make contact with the ceiling the way that I'd wanted it to. As I tried to "rinse" the ceiling by using the pad after I got all of the foam out of it, dirty water dripped down on my head.

Pros: Cleans well.
Cons: Pad does not stay on!

This product was easy to assemble. It does a great job cleaning - my shower stall was shiny and smelled nice. I don't have tiles, so I don't know how it would have cleaned those.

I was very annoyed that the cleaning pad kept twisting and hanging off when I moved the pole around. There is only one place to attach the pad - there should be more.

Pros: Pole allows you to stand while cleaner, pads are very fragrant and last
Cons: Iron shaped scrubber a little bulky around certain areas

I was asked to test this and found it much like the swiffer except for the detachable scrubber. It worked nicely on the flat part of floors and it DID smell clean. When it came to doing the bathtub it just did not have a mobility needed and the shape of the scrubber part didn't allow for bathtub corners to get clean.

All in all a very nice product

Pros: See above
Cons: None noted

We got this as a test from Hass MS&L. Frankly cleaning is not what we like doing, so we gave the Kit to our housekeeper who is so efficient and knowledgeable about organizing our cluttered home that when she's done our home looks like a showroom model home. Here's what she had to say:
The adjustable pole is very good and practical for easy use at various heights.
The hand tool is very convenient for cleaning in tight corners as well as on curved surfaces.
The pads are very strong and can be used in many different areas. Additionally, the scent is quite pleasant.
All in all, it gets her 100% approval rating - and that's quite a rating for someone as great as she is

Pros: Worked great in the shower & tub area
Cons: Did not work well in the sink or small tiled floor.

I bought the Mr. Clean Magic Reach because I, like other people, HATE cleaning the bathroom with a passion. I found that the shower scrub worked excellent in the shower & tub, however i had a little trouble with the mopping pad on the floor and sink. I found that the mopping pad did alright on my floors (I have small tiled floors, not fun for ANYONE to clean) but I found it did not pick up much while using, more like it just pushed dirt around. I definitely found this product worth my money, if only to use for cleaning the shower.

Pros: Flexible cleaning head and left the bathroom smelling fresh
Cons: Having to rinse the shower stall after cleaning

Overall, I think the Mr. Clean MagicReach is a good product. Since I'm tall, I really don't need the long pole. However, it was very handy to get behind the commode -- better than having to get on my knees. Actually, it also made cleaning the ceiling of the shower stall a bit easier, also. I did not like having to rinse the shower stall after cleaning it because I don't have a removable shower head. A definite disadvantage. I didn't have a great deal of scum in the shower stall, so the cleaning pad did a pretty good job. The long pole is also convenient for cleaning the bathroom floor. My bathroom is relatively small, so the pad did an adequate job. I like the flexible cleaning head, and the citrus smell left my bathroom smelling fresh. I think this product works best for light, quick cleaning.

Pros: Liked the ability to clean tubs & showers easily.
Cons: None

I received the Mr. Clean Magic Reach as a sample test product. I really liked it because it made cleaning the showers & tubs easier for me. I have arthritis and the ease at which I was able to clean made a tremendous difference. I found it easy to assemble and use. I am however having problems finding the replacement pads for it. If anyone has any idea how to get them, please let me know.
Got the pads at Walmart 5/05

Pros: nothing
Cons: everything

I bought it and its not that great heck a sponge does better. The cleaning solution doesnt work that great. I threw mine away. Dont wast 13.00.

Pros: I was able to get to the top of the shower.
Cons: Too much for the pads, doesn't get the corners.

I fear that my review won't sound as professional as some of the others here, but here goes. I found it very difficult to put together. There were pictures, but the pieces of the pole did not "snap together" as easily as implied.

The shower cleaning went pretty well, I like that I was able to reach to the ceiling, but I found that I couldn't get into the tight corners at the edges of the tub. The fact that you have to rinse it off is kind of a drag too.

I didn't like the floor cleaning pads at all. I found they left a film on the floor, and they were way too soapy. Again, I couldn't get the edges with the cleaning head.

Pros: Easy assembly, pleasant smell & easy storage. Pads drying out is not a concern.
Cons: I still haven't found anyone to clean for me! Needs a heavy duty scrubbing pad.

I really like my Mr. Clean MagicReach! It worked great on the mildew that had built up on the painted walls from the steam and did a wonderful job with the curved corners of my tub without me having to break my back.
I like that you can reach everything in the shower and tub to clean them from outside the tub area. I was always having to stand in the harsh chemicals that I used before and it was hard on my body!

Pros: easy to use, pole comes in handy, pointed top helps get into corners, fresh scent
Cons: isn't able to deep clean, best for a quick clean

Mr. Clean Magic Reach will be a must in our household from now on. It comes with a pole (which you do not have to use if you'd rather not) to help you reach hard-to-reach places like the tiles high up above the shower or behind the toilet. It was easy to use. I definitely recommend it.

Pros: none
Cons: Surface has to be completely flat.

This didn't work well at all on tile. The surface has to be completely flat. Even then, the middle of the head is not flat, so it won't clean.