When it comes to the best travel Waterpik, the WP-560 is definitely at the top of the pack. This nifty little water flosser has literally been built to be used while you are jetting around the world, staying in a nice villa on the beach, or maybe just heading out on a local road trip with the family. Just because you are ‘out and about’, it doesn’t mean that your oral health needs to take a hit. The WP-560 will ensure your mouth stays in prime condition. Let’s take a little look at some of the reasons why it is the best travel Waterpik.
Built for Traveling
As soon as you take the Waterpik WP-560 out of the box, you will be able to see why we have rated it as the best travel Waterpik. It all comes neatly enclosed in a microfiber travel bag. You will also have a small plug that you can attach to the WP-560 to ensure that any water inside doesn’t leak during transit. Although, to be honest, that is something that you really only want to be doing if you absolutely can’t get near a water supply wherever you are heading. There is really no need to keep any water inside of it.
It is the way the charger is built which makes this product shine, though. Unlike the charger on a typical cordless Waterpik water flosser, the WP-560’s charger has been specifically built to deal with various voltages around the world. As long as you have the relevant converter plug, you will be able to plug this in anywhere. This is actually a ‘key’ feature. We have seen some travel water flossers which have their warranty voided if you use them outside of the United States. No matter where you use this, you will still be able to enjoy the WP-560’s substantial 2-year warranty.
Travel Waterpik – Small & Easy To Use
The vast majority of travel water flossers on the market are fiddly to use. They are weighty units that are tough to position in the correct way. This means that you will find it difficult to get your mouth properly clean with one. Not the case as outlined in the Waterpik WP-560 review.
Despite being the ‘travel version’ of the main Waterpik line of products, the WP-560 doesn’t really skimp on any of the features that the company is known and loved for. This includes the amazing 360-degree rotating head. This guarantees that you will always be able to reach the trickier parts of your mouth with the water flosser.
The water flosser is easy to hold too, although do bear in mind that it is going to be bulkier than the countertop versions of the Waterpik. This is because it does need to have the water reservoir attached to it (more on that in a second). We believe that Waterpik have made this product as small as it possibly can go without making severe compromises. You will need to hold it in a slightly different way to the conventional water flosser. You may also find it a little bit difficult to grip if you have smaller hands, but even then, it is still the best travel Waterpik we have experienced in terms of comfort. This is a company that has continually improved their products, and the WP-560 is pretty close to perfection.
Smooth, Smooth Baby
We do love the fact that the vibrations and sound from the WP-560 are quite minimal. Obviously, this is great for travelling as it means you won’t be waking up your room neighbors. It also means that if you have hands that are a bit sensitive to vibrations, you should be fine to use the WP-560.
You will also enjoy the fact that this product is completely waterproof. You can actually use it in the shower. Perfect for a stay in a hotel where the sink doesn’t look as clean.
The Water Reservoir
The water reservoir is great. Despite the small size of the water reservoir, it is still able to hold 45-seconds worth of water. This is a far greater amount than other cordless water flossers on the market. However, do bear in mind that with a 45-second water capacity, you are still going to need to refill it if you wish to enjoy the recommended 1-minute clean. Unfortunately, there is not a lot that can be done about this. Waterpik couldn’t add a big reservoir into the mix, because this would seriously increase the weight of the water flosser. This would of course take away from the fact it is meant to be portable.
Fast Charging
Have you been looking at a bunch of different water flossers for travel? If so, you might have noticed that not a lot of them talk about the charge time. This is because most cordless water flossers have rather shoddy batteries put into them. This means that charge times can be 10-12 hours. Not the WP-560. It is the best travel Waterpik simply because it has a 4-hour charge time. The battery doesn’t even drain that fast, so you may not even have to charge it at all on your weekend trips.
Travel Waterpik Features
Despite everything being slimmed down into a nice little package, the WP-560 still has a lot of the features that make a Waterpik a Waterpik. This includes the ability to switch pressure settings. Yes. You only have 3 options here, compared to the standard Waterpik 10, but do bear in mind that the unit is a lot smaller and the motor is not as powerful. If you lead a busy life, it’s nice to have a unit with virtually no maintenance. There is also no massage mode, but most people don’t really use that anyway. It is all about the water flossing.
Is This The Best Travel Waterpik For You?
If you have your heart set on a decent cordless water flosser, then you won’t go far wrong with the WP-560. If there’s something this particular model doesn’t have, please be sure to check out the other reviewed models like the Airfloss or others on the best Waterpik top picks page. The WP-560 is one of the most popular products around though. Sure, it doesn’t have exactly the same number of features that a countertop water flosser has, but this is understandable. What Waterpik have managed to slide into such a small device is truly a feat of engineering. This dental superstar charges quickly, is portable and gets the job done well. This is why the WP-560 is the best travel Waterpik.
