This is the most amazingly stylish yet functional addition to my kitchen! I LOVE IT!
I’ve previously had 2 Sodastreams and found them OK but plasticky and cheap. Frequently the seal didn’t work and water would leak all over the countertop. It also frustrated me that I had to replace the plastic bottles every couple of years.
So I was super pleased to discover the Aarke product and researched it carefully due to the price. Having been convinced of the brand quality, I decided in the end to plump for the pricier stainless steel Carbonator Pro and I am soooo glad I did!
It looks so stylish and the glass bottles are also practical and super stylish. It’s so easy to use - fill the bottle to the line and pop it in the tray, push down the cover and I find 2 firm presses of the top button is enough to make perfect soda water (press the button long enough to hear the, ahem, ‘farty’ sound lol).
It’s really true that you can use this machine with one hand! I also ordered 2 spare bottles - one for the office, one for the bedroom and I’ve always got a spare. I hand wash them every couple of days.
It didn’t bother me at all that it doesn’t come with a gas bottle as I was upgrading from my second Sodastream so I already have several gas bottles that I swap at my local Sainsbury’s store.
Some reviewers have complained that a little water collects in the tray each time it is used. For me it’s really not a problem - it’s about a teaspoonful and I simply wipe it up with a cloth.
I would recommend this to anyone looking to reduce their plastic footprint and have a really stylish kitchen appliance that looks fabulous and will last for years!