Shamwow

So I noticed a few weeks ago that Wal-Mart had Shamwows on the impulse rack at the cash register and thought how odd that was. Fast forward to two nights ago when my washer decided to leak about half a basket full of water onto my carpet. Not wanting to use our towels on the floor, I decided to give the Shamwow a go. At $6 for two of the small ones, I figured it wasn't much.

I'll be damned if it didn't soak everything up. At the first go, it's no different than any other quality towel in soaking abilities. Where it impressed me is you can wring out almost all the water in one wring and go back for more (unlike most towels). I soaked up literally a half-basket of water from the carpet

Today I was feeling silly and decided to use one to dry off after a shower. Once again, it's the small one- about the size of a handtowel and much thinner. I didn't think it would get all of me, especially my hair, but it did! I entirely dried off with just one! I intend to keep a few around for washing the vehicles and soaking up messes on the carpet.

If you frequently dry things up, you might give it a go. I guess some things aren't all hype

I use one under my honing stones cuz I like to use some water when I hone. And when I'm done I can wrap my stones in them to protect them from banging together while I carry them in my tackle bag. I go to friends houses and we hone our razors.

Hi I'm Vince from Shamwow and thank you for that product endorsement.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Hi I'm Vince from Shamwow and thank you for that product endorsement.

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I can't stand that guy...that's why I bought it from Wal-Mart :D

Turbine, that's a good idea. I might have to try that when I hone.

"You know the Germans always make good stuff"

That's interesting. I've thought about getting some for various things, but never knew anyone who had tried one. I don't tend to believe anything I see on TV, much less on infomercials.

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

"You know the Germans always make good stuff"

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Oh,, oh...it hurts..soo much laughing...oh man..ow...

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

"You know the Germans always make good stuff"

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That has to be the most terrible phrase any infomercial has ever used.

Captain, I'm the same way, especially with sleazeballs like Vince Shlomi. In fact, this is the first "as seen on TV" item I've ever bought. I figured at the worst, I've got a couple of $3 towels I can keep in my truck for various spills. I was pleasantly surprised when it worked as advertised.

There have been numerous test posted on youtube showing that Shamwow actually work. Enjoy

YouTube - "Jam Wow" featuring Vince Offer (Steve Porter's Sham Wow remix)

I almost bought some the other night off the impusle rack at a pharmacy. Figured it would be a product I would never use, and would get laughed at by SWMBO for buying. About 12 hours later, my daughter decdied that my bowl of cereal in the morning (she sits with me while I eat) would look better on the table, the floor, and the dog. Kitchen towels (two) and paper towels (more than two) were used in the cleanup. And now...I see this thread extoling their virtues! Shamwow...I have forsaken thee and been punished. I will celanse my sins by purchasing two sets this evening on my way home from work.

i asked for some for my birthday believe it or not! i figured that if they didn't work then i hadn't wasted the money, plus i buy myself everything so a gift list is hard for me. they do work great. i hate throwing paper towels away constantly so i use one cut in half to dry my hands at work, one behind the counter for emergency spills, etc.

and yes that guy is a douche. i heard that he got his tongue bitten by prostitute or something. now i have to search for the article! :)

i apologize if this is in bad taste or too off topic. but i do think it is a bit funny.

ShamWow Guy In Slap, Chop Bust - March 27, 2009

Wow, he's looking pretty rough in that mug shot.... :mace:

I'm glad to see this thread. I'll be picking up some of these in the near future.

Good to see they aren't a load of crap

picked up a couple today for 6.98 will let you know how they work out.

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I almost bought some the other night off the impusle rack at a pharmacy. Figured it would be a product I would never use, and would get laughed at by SWMBO for buying. About 12 hours later, my daughter decdied that my bowl of cereal in the morning (she sits with me while I eat) would look better on the table, the floor, and the dog. Kitchen towels (two) and paper towels (more than two) were used in the cleanup. And now...I see this thread extoling their virtues! Shamwow...I have forsaken thee and been punished. I will celanse my sins by purchasing two sets this evening on my way home from work.

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Yup, totally being punished!

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I'm glad to see this thread. I'll be picking up some of these in the near future.

Good to see they aren't a load of crap

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That's kind of why I posted it. It's not often I extol the virtues of a product, let alone one like this, but they're cheap and handy.

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Originally Posted by Doc

picked up a couple today for 6.98 will let you know how they work out.

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Definitely do! Like I said, the draw for me was that they could be wrung out easily and worked almost as good as dry after being wrung out. I think I might still buy some for my truck :D

One thing: they're machine washable but apparently aren't meant for the dryer. I put mine through the dryer on accident, but they still seem to work just as well. I guess we'll see...

YouTube - DJ Steve Porter featuring Vince Offer - "Slap Chop Rap"
:)

What Consumer Reports thinks:
ShamWow fails to wow in Consumer Reports tests: Consumer Reports Home & Garden Blog

Yes, they are very absorbant, so are the other microfiber towels out there.

Think if I buy any of the absorbant towels I'd go with Zorbeez, for the simple reason that they were the original.

YouTube - Zorbeez</EMBED>

^^^^No they aren't.

I had a similar towel purchased specifically for backpacking over 15 years ago. My Mom had them a decade ago, from a flea market.

These work great for the hot towel treatment prior to shaving. The hold a lot of hot water and are easy to wring out and refill when you need a towel reheat with fresh hot water.