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okay, so the name is terrible, and the guy selling them has on a stupid microphone depsite the fact that he isn't peaking to a stadium of people, but the ShamWow towels look pretty cool. Yeah, I know, they're supposed to look great, it's a commercial. But you can only fake so much absorption, right? When he soaks up all that soda from the swatch of carpet without any pressure or even much time, I must admit I really wanted a ShamWow. The only thing that really suprises me about this commercial is the fact that the OxyClean guy isn't involved (probably explains the bad name). That guy sells the greatest products. His latest commercials are for Mighty Putty and I want some of that too - he shows it fixing all sorts of things and holding shelves and even being strong enough to tow a truck! Fortunately I don't buy things off TV (probably the only medium I won't shop in, right honey?). And I guess I don't really have any need for Mighty Putty. But I still want a ShamWow.
author's note: this entry might be slightly random and rambling - don't blame me, I'm hopped up on cold medicine.
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I just saw this commercial, and while they look interesting, I'd certainly like to see one in person before paying just under $4.00 a pop for them.
I agree.
i did note in the commercial that after he picks up the carpet there is a cut in the camera and there is not any liquid onthe table anymore. but we are tempted I would say
I would definitly consider trying it out if I saw it in a store.
The oyx clean guy does sell this also - under the name Zorbeez. The cut away on the carpet is suspicious. But, they are tempting - I like the idea of not having to use so many paper towels.
I also liked the idea of using less paper towels - you can just throw it in the washer. Of course, I would probably still end up using paper towels cause I wouldn't want to ruin it - like when I have nice outfits I never wear cause I'm saving them for some undetermined future event. But what's with the names? Zorbeez is better than ShamWow, but they both kind of suck.
We bought the Shamwow and were VERY IMPRESSED!! We then tried one of the Zorbeez products and it doesn't work near as well as the Shamwow. Let's just say even Billy Maze (SP?) even stubs his toe from time to time. I would recommend shopping for the Shamwow on Ebay as they are usually on there for $19.95 with FREE SHIPPING verses the Shamwow sight at $7.95 per set for shipping.
I just bought some, they suck, dont buy them, im trying to stop payment on them as i type this
to the anon who posted January 7, at 4:07 PM OMG - good catch! thanks. seems like they're trying to snooker us. guess i won't fall for shamwow now but i was kind of going to
don't buy the mighty putty. it's not that it's bad but that it's just moldable epoxy clay/putty you can get at any hardware store. Billy does an awesome job at taking more or less obscure items and changing the names and reselling them at a higher margin.
THEY ARE HORRIBLE! All they do is spread water around - not soak it up. Spend your money on a REAL chamoise. I'm trying to get my money back.
I was very tempted to get a Shamwow. Just saw it on TV and got online to check it out. The one thing that I found that works great around the house are these microfiber rags. A lot of people get them to use on cars because they are soft and won't scratch your paint. I use them for everything. That dark colored stuff that you find on wood railings and such, it comes off so easily. You don't have to use any cleaners or anything. You just wet it with hot water, ring it out so it's damp and start cleaning. I found out by accident that it even cleans stains off of your carpet! My mom bought me one a few years ago and since then, I have invested in a few more just incase it is in the wash when I need to use it. :) I call it my Miracle rag.
If you like the microfiber towels (I do), and belong to Costco, their automotive area has a large package (12-24-can't remember) for a very reasonable price (color yellow). Check them out
When the goofball picks up the carpet after soaking up the soda, you can see carpet fibers on the table. It looks like dry carpet fibers. I'm watching on a 53" HDTV and it's easy to see.
When the goofball picks up the carpet after soaking up the soda, you can see carpet fibers on the table. It looks like dry carpet fibers. I'm watching on a 53" HDTV and it's easy to see.
You can get better ones at simplygoodstuff.com. Real German made Super Shammys that will hold like 21 times their weight in liquid. I ordered a second set!
Is anyone going to believe this commercial when they contend they last 10 years? Just remember he also said a sponge lasts a week and you spend $20 a month on paper towels!!! I am probably not a typical user, but give me a break. Anyone who is using up sponges and paper towels at this rate will probably destroy the Shamwow in no time!!! Maybe they should rename it the ScamWoe for "Woe is Me after I get Scammed!!"
The ShamWow makes a great diaper. I haven't changed the baby for more than a week!!
Yeah, this ShamWow looks like a sham.
I'm with the people who like microfiber cloths. They're not as absorbant as ShamWow pretends to be, but they are incredibly useful. I got a pack of 25 in blue and white at BJ's Wholesale for about $10, and I use them for *everything*. They clean dishes, pots, pans and counters as well as a scrubber sponge without scratching. A second one dries the dishes, pots and pans instantly. I keep one in my car to remove the haze on the inside of the windshield. I use them to wash my face -- I have sensitive skin, and other towels left my skin red and inflamed. When you're done, just toss them in the washing machine. Wash them separate from other laundry to make them last longer. Don't use dryer sheets (like Bounce) when you dry them.
i bought it and it works great! I am having fun saving time money and trees!
I have to be honest with you. Their spokesman is horrible. As a mid-atlantic native, his hard-core, borderline speech-impediment style is horrendous.
I would have a hard time buying this based solely on that.
The camera cuts away many times in the commercial, not just once.
I really want to buy it, but I'm kinda skeptical and that guy looks fishy.
Try SCAMwow! They stink! They have absoulutely no soaking power. Stay away at all costs!
I actually have one, it works pretty well after a bit of time but the first couple times you use it it's weird to get used to so it doesn't work as well... but once you get used to how damp it should be, how long to leave it sitting on whatever etc... It is really good though... I bought one probably 4 years ago and I still use it today and it's still holding up. I bought it in person when someone was selling it in an outlet mall. It doesn't work as well on normal carpet as it does on the almost shag carpet that you see on the commercial but it does work pretty well, I use one for when my pets have accidents and it takes away the stain and the smell (also my cats hate the smell of it so they don't pee on that spot again which saved my mattress ^_^)
I have one and it works pretty well. It doesn't work as well on regular carpets as it does on that almost shag carpet they have there but it does work rather well. I use it for if my pets have accidents and it gets rid of the stain and the smell and my cat won't pee in that spot after that because she hates the smell it has even if I can't smell it unless my nose is like pressed on the spot that I just cleaned up. (it's also saved my mattress) it's really worth the money.
If you watch the guy clean the carpet he says he doesn't apply any pressure but if you watch closely he rolls the shamwow over the carpet, thus using pressure. That guy is tricky, and I think he might of had a stroke.
The Sham Wow is a Sham Scam! My husband bought some of these "must have" products at the state fair years ago and was convinced that they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. I haven't seen him use one in years. Suddenly Mr. ShamWow is on TV with his pathetic pitch and there is another charge on my account for these sad, sorry "towels". I just hope I don't see that guy on the street somewhere. I might just give him and earful!
I wanted to say something about ShamWow. I had a long car trip over 8 hours. I didn't have to stop once becuase I continued to urinate onto my ShamWow and it shaved time off my drive. The ShamWow is a wonderful piss-soaker-upper! Almost like the money you will piss down the drain, when you buy from a fruadulous and manipulative spokes-douchebag. After my car trip I wrung out the urine and could not smell a thing. This ShamWow is my personal toilet. On the return car trip I pooped into the ShamWow and it completely absorbed my bodily waste. Thank you ShamWow! I call it my personal PissNow or PoopWow! :)
I just used one to try to dry my Harley and now I need to rewash because all it did was move the water around and didnt dry anything. My old bath towles work better
The carpet trick is a scam. Watch carefully when he pours the soda on the carpet swatch. There is liquid coming out from all sides and when he lifts the carpet to show the liquid, the soda drips all over the table.
Then there is a quick cut away and the next shot shows the table around the carpet perfectly dry. Looks like they cleaned-up and switched the carpet in-between cuts. That kind of fake advertising is illegal.
Think about it. Nothing, let alone a towel, is going to instantly and magically pull liquid from BELOW a carpet without pressure or some kind of vacuum suction. You have gravity and the surface attraction of the carpet fibers working against you. If this really worked, carpet cleaning businesses would be using those towels by the truckful.
It's all a scam to sell cheap synthetic towels. I saw this same product at the Chicago Auto Show every year since I was a kid, but under various names. I bought a few once. They worked great while they were new. But after a few washes, the fibers started fraying and left lint all over my car.
I just saw this stupid commercial on Fox. They said there is a 10 year Warranty! A 10 year Warranty on a frickin' towel? That sounds like BS to me, the company probably won't even be around for that long. This looks like a fly-by-night job to me.
I have to admit, I got suckered into the whole Shamwow fiascle... they actually should call it SCAMWOW... it does work but it is no better then the shams you get at your local hardware store and buying locally you won't get ripped off.. I paid the shipping and handling when I ordered them and they charged me again when they delievered them. I have been trying to contact someone, but of course there is no response what so ever.
I am such a fool,,, my husband will of course never let me live it down......
Look at the reviews on Amazon.com. This product only received 1 star out of 5 and that was only because there is no rating lower than 1 star.
I order 2 sets of Shamwow. I'm completely disappointed; this is useless and expensive stuff. During the commercial Shamwow removes the water from a countertop almost dry, in reality it doesn’t happen, it is like any other towel. Drying the vehicle is not different, previously I used microfiber towels so I tried Shamwow instead just to find out that won’t only dry the car but worst, it will leave lots of lint on it. I felt that I wasted money and their commercial truly is a big lie. Somehow they make it look like it actually works but reality show a completely different case. In my opinion any regular kitchen towel can do the same job. Don’t waste your money.
Bought something similar at a car show after watching the demo live, not ShamWow, but also made in Europe somewhere. It works great. We use it to clean up after the dog leaves her stuff on the carpet - two blots followed by enzyme spray and it's done. The soda demo is a little deceptive because they dump so much. A second wipe after squeezing out the first pass should do it. They probably won't last 10 years, but ours would last longer if we didn't keep putting them in the dryer after the washing machine.
The anowser guy reminds me of Moe the bartender from The Simpsons cartoon show, he even sounds like him.
OK - So I just have to say that I LOVE your blog. It cracks me up - maybe because I agree with almost everything you write. Maybe I have the same sense of humor. Maybe because I have a small child and have watched The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with the weird ears. So, this is my first blog post and I wasn't sure where to put it but this entry is how I found you...the dreaded ShamWow. It reminds me of all of the Billy Mays ads...he has an ad for everything. The latest we just saw was for the Awesome Auger and my husband and I were cracking up because this "amazing" tool tills easily through...mulch...that thing would snap in 2 seconds in Texas if we tried to use it. The ad shows that it can bring up roots...you don't see too many roots being ripped up. But I was tempted to buy the ShamWow until I saw your blog. Oh my goodness, in the time alone I have taken to type this Billy Mays has shown up again for the Handy Switch. Nice blogging with you (is that the right use of the term?).
ooooh - my first fan mail! thanks do much for writing. As for posting on this entry - feel free. It is by far my most popular although I am not sure why. I guess there isn't anywhere else to talk about them. And I thought no one would even want to talk about them! I also totally agree about the Awesome Auger. It's not much of a selling point if you are showing your tool going through soil that is clearly loose enough to dig in with a wet noodle. Not Billy's best product.
Got mine the other day. EVERYTHING they said it was on TV. Washed my bike and car with them, used it around the kitchen and bathroom..... They are holding up and hold tons of water... so far, worth the money.
Those that bash this product actually have the product and it failed.
Those that praise this product are part of the scam.
Cmon' people, use some common sense here please!
Haha i just saw this commercial and at first i thought it was a fake commercial advertising something else, like maybe not how to fall for scams.
its clearly a scam.
the whole carpet thing was a joke. and if you watched carefully in some of the other shots, you can tell the spill is computer generated and the spill actually disappears before the rag touches it.
LOL
I just recived this the other day... tried to dry myself with it and it was totally useless. I also tried to wipe the steam off of my mirror... that also didnt work... So it seems I bought a useless product... I'm going to wash the car with it next weekend... lets see if it works, I have a real shammy as a back up just incase.
Ill give them one thing it does suck up water if you put it in a bowl... which I dont see a practical application for.
I have seen the Shamwow commercial a zillion times. I, too, noticed the cut-aways. It made me suspicious. I bought a PVA psuedo-chamois at Waltermart last week for less than nine bucks. The thing will hold almost two cups of water without a drip. Fabulous! You get them back in the Automotiuve departmnet. They are called "the absorber."
Speaking of Billy Mays -- he sells that hardwood floor repair buffing "magic" product. WHATEVER!! As someone who has refinished hardwood floors, I can say this product is a big fat shiny LIE. When the commercial shows an example of "years and years of wear & tear" on hardwood floors, all they are doing is buffing the top layer of poly. That does not mimic true wear & tear from foot traffic, furniture rearranging, spills, scratches, brittle poly, etc. The "simulation" is a joke because poly is normally sanded lightly between coats anyway! Also, the floor returns to a glossy look after he rubs his polish on the "damaged" spot simply because wet poly will look glossy. Any deep scratches, water stained spots, and places where the poly was worn away are still going to show up after the wetness from the product dries.
And... the previous poster is right about the Mighty Putty -- it's just repackaged product that can be found in any local hardware store. Marine putty and JB Weld will do the same sorts of things.
I, too, have been very tempted by the ShamWow. Actually jumped on the computer tonight after viewing the commercial for the 900th time. I *did* have a shammy cloth years ago that worked wonderfully -- but I cannot remember the brand or where I bought it. I thought these might be similar. Glad I decided to do my research before buying!! As they say: if it looks too good to be true...
Oh good grief, it's inexcapable! Now the "leather mender" liquid repair commercial is on. I guess enough people buy this junk to keep these companies thinking up new crap to sell unwary consumers.
well i have to say like everyone, that it looks tempting. But the fact is, the towel took up more soda than he effin poured out... still if they go to store shelves, i might pick one up. Again, looks kinda susicious...
I think that all these sh1ty commercials are a coverup for there company, proly mexicans smuglling drugs, and makin there buisness look good. :D.. :[
The Mighty Putty is AWESOME! Way better than any other product like it!
My husband had tried everything to fix one of those wall mounts that hold tv's.....the only thing that worked was the Mighty Putty!
Fixed the broken handle on my stainless steel cup....nothing else would!
This Shamwow is a total sham...maybe thats why they call it shamwow, because they know it. Why not ChamWow, which is more like chamois. this guy usus terms like "are you following me camera guy". thats to make it look like its all happening in sequence instead of being spliced and diced. He also says "We are doing this in real time after he has already spilled the coke in which time the carpet was changed before the quote. Its all a big scam.
To the anonymous (two posts ago) that mentioned that the Mighty Putty works:
Of course it works, it's an actual product! The only difference is that his "Mighty Putty" Happens to be an epoxy putty, which you can find in almost any home repair store (Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, Ace Hardware, etc.). I used the same crap on my car to fix a leak I had, but I bought it from a store, not from that scammer.
Is there any product that Billy Mays sells besides Oxy-Clean (and variants) that works? I swear, this bastard invented Oxy-Clean, and then abused everyone's trust of him by remaking/creating crap products that are extremely overpriced. So far, he's got:
- the "Awesome Auger", which looks like aluminum (or some other cheap metal), and would easily break in dry dirt (which he never shows on that comercial)
- Mighty Putty, which is nothing more than epoxy putty
- Handy Switch, a wireless switch, whoo hoo. It's basically a mini remote control car, but without the car, and a mini switch to turn on/off the outlet, which in essence, costs less than six bucks.
- Steam Buddy, which is essentially the Tobi, but hugely overpriced
- Fix It Scratch Remover, which only removes scratches that haven't reached the paint yet, and doesn't work all the time
- Samuri Shark, scissor sharpeners made from tungsten carbite?!?! If you believe that, you haven't done any research. The commercial is obviously staged so that they show the "Before", and purposely mess up when cutting.
Hurcules Hook, a hook to go in drywall? My local news channel tried this, and they found it impossible to put it in drywall without bending/breaking the hook itself. Not only that, but when he says "Each one can hold 150 pounds!", if you look closely, you can see that he uses two or more, which means that his claim is a blatant lie
And now he has freakin' LIFE INSURANCE!!!! What in the hell made him decide to move to life insurance??? I understand that It's a quite profitable business, but it makes you wonder if he scams in this area too.
Clearly, Billy Mays is the most widely known/mistrusted scammer out there. He, and this shamwow guy are great examples of why the public needs to research products before impulsively buying them.
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I won't buy anything from someone who screams at me (Billy Mays) or someone who talks to me as though I were a 4 year old (Shamwow's Vince Offer....HE doesn't even know how to comb his hair !!!) But then I don't much like the saccharin sweet approach either. I don't care WHAT they're selling. Train yourself to NOT be a consumer and instead take delight in coming up with your own creative solutions to everyday necessities, for example: cutting off the adhesive lick-strip on return-envelopes that come in junk mail. They make great labels for spice jars, etc. Be resourceful...you'll save a lot of money and won't feel like kicking yourself all over your backyard for falling for another scam - scheme. And where the scammers are concerned, remember this: You don't know them, they don't know you, nor do they desire to; they want ONE thing - your money, and they'll do a lot of things that will surprise, disappoint and anger you to get it.
Don't forget about the messenger. Why shoot Billy Mays? I will wager he does not have a stake in any of the products he pitches, unless his contract gave him some percentage.
I just caught the shamwow commercial on TV... and in addition to the complaints that others have voiced here, something in the commercial jumped out at me.
Who in the world spends $20 per MONTH on paper towels??? I'd be lucky to spend that much in a year!
LOL!
I just caught the shamwow commercial on TV... and in addition to the complaints that others have voiced here, something in the commercial jumped out at me.
Who in the world spends $20 per MONTH on paper towels??? I'd be lucky to spend that much in a year!
LOL!
I've used the Absorber! it works great but you have to wet it first then wring it out. Otherwise it's as hard as a rock and won't soak up anything.
Billy Mays needs to invent a razor that can get all of that hair off of his face. I don't have hair that thick on the top of my head! Maybe he could be the spokesman for Rogaine.
No scam. It's actual absorbtion. Try it.
Billy Mays has endorsed some decent products. Mighty Putty is not one of them. That stuff doesn't hold.
Any synthetic shammy will do and is a great tool or resource to have.
I was hoping the Shamwow wasn't a sham. I have a dog that thunder and firecrackers scare the pee out of her, right onto the carpet.
But to the guy who questions the Hercules Hook. It might be advisable to drill a small hole (just big enough for the wire to go through) to start it. It isn't as easy to push through as they make it look. That's definately not a thick or dense piece of sheetrock they used. But I bought some and my Mom has used them to hang pictures, I've used them to hang framed posters and a weighty wall sculpture and my son used a pair to hang a decanter and glasses in a display case. The Hercules Hooks do hold. The idea is so simple it's like a no brainer. They do work, but it takes a bit to get them through some walls (mine is paneling)
its a little obvious that its a scam
when he lifts the carpet (dry) there is no liquid outside the carpet where the scamwow didn't go
I like that this post has 50+ comments...
I bought a Sham Wow last week at the Calgary Stampede. I saw the demonstration live at least three times (these guys are really something) and though in the carpet demo it wasn't bone dry underneath, it was quite dry. They probably did do a switch in the commercial, but it still worked quite well (at least with that particular kind of carpet).
I haven't tested it other than to see how much it holds of water (2 to 3 cups) before being saturated. Apparently you're supposed to get them damp before you use them. Maybe that's why people are having trouble in some applications? Not sure abot that, it's just a thought.
I want to believe the commercial and buy one. I just can't buy one from anyone who needs to resort to trick photography. "Got this camera guy?"
Also I don't need to be scammed for extra charges on the price. (Didn't think of that until I read these reviews.)
I'll buy a real one cheaper.
I had a suit made out of shamwow and my underarms have never been so dry before. Like we all do, I always spent $20 a month on antiperspirant but now I don't have to anymore.
I saw the sham wow demonstration in a store, it was exactly like the one with Vince (but not annoying like him). I was standing right there and the table was completely dry after he soaked up a 2 liter of soda through the carpet square without much effort at all. I was in a hurry so I didn't buy one, and I've been kicking myself for not getting one then.
Have I been living under a rock?!
Tonight was the first time I heard of ShamWow. The commercial wasn't even over before I was hunting for that website. I needed one.
Luckily, my brain kicked into high gear and I read these great posts.
Thanks to all for helping prevent my ShamShamE.
i had seen Sham Wow on a TV commercial but could not order as the 1-800 phone number did not work from Canada. I just bought some this week at my local fair and they do work as well as the commercial. The fellow did a live demonstration with the carpet and the coke and the counter was dry. The carpet was very dry as well as we were allowed to examine it. The cloths do work better if you wet them first. I have been using them to clean up after my very old dogs when they have accidents and they work great. I haven't tried it on the car yet.
i also am from canada and bought the shamwow from our local fair. i only paid 20 bucks for two rolls of 3 diff shams (so 6)... and i think that is just great. if you buy them locally you dont get screwed with shipping and whatnot. i saw the demo too and it does work the exact same as it is shown. i also don't believe that they will last forever or replace paper towels in most cases but hey its only 20.00 and for carpet spills thats sounds great to me.. if your gonna be stingy about 20 bucks then sure go ahead and use 80paper towels on ur spill...
I was at the pne and i saw the shamwow mop does it really work?
I used to buy these (about 20 years ago) at the Kentucky Flea Markets, and they were unbelievably wonderful -- not for what they could absorb, but for what they could do when wrung out. I cleaned windows with them, mirrors and all glass, bathroom sinks, floors were left shiny, and it could even polish furniture. They left a smooth shine everywhere with not even a tiny streak. They did a million things. I loved them and depended on them. Mine didn't last 10 years because I used them daily and put them in the wash and they got holes. When I bought them again at the State Fairs and at Flea Markets, they weren't the same. They looked the same, but they were obviously inferior and harder material. If this product called ShamWow is what I used to get years ago, it's worth every bit of the money it costs. I think I have to order them and find out.
I ts the best of the best. I love them, they do all they say. No water spots
As Advertised it does the perfect job. I have a black car and I have problems with water spots when using a chamois. With the SHAM WOW I DON'T HAVE ANY WATER SPOTS. It does a great job.. I will tell my friends about it ..... And I highly recommend this great product.
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This company stinks! My mother fell for it. They ended up charging her 135 dollars and she never got a product. I tried to help and when I got in touch with the company they acted like they never heard of such a thing and refused to give any money back! They are pathetic!
If these are just PVA cloths, they do work if kept damp. Before you pay $19 check out your dollar store. I found pva cloths packed in a plastic tube ( the cloths were in neon colors) for $1. at Dollar Tree.
I just saw the demonstration at the state fair today. For everyone who is talking about the commercial cut-away, I watched it in person and there really wasn't an opportunity to sneak a wet carpet away.
You have to use them damp, which makes me wonder if that's why so many people have a problem with 'em.
I refused to buy 'em on t.v. b/c of the gober ass yankee accent I heard, but hey when there was someone in person selling 'em, it seemed better.
Maybe it's the part in the commercial where Vince says you can even 'use them dry' that gets people mixed up. Ya think?
I watch the shamwow ad and it is a joke. The part where he puts the shamwow on a piece of carpet, watch where he says he puts no pressure. He doesn't there but when he turns it over and rolls it up,chech how much pressure he puts on it then. (RIPOFF)
This shamwow guy gets on my nerves with that stupid headphone on his head. My gripe is, that when he lifts up the carpet there isn't any padding under it. I don't know about you guys, but I have padding under my carpet and that is what pulls the spill down and there isn't anyway you're gonna pull all of that spill up out of the carpet as long as there is padding under it.
There is a sucker born every minute.
I bought this product at a street fair and it really does work. I've had it a few months now. I wipe up spills wring out and air dry it and its ready to go next time I need it. I hate using paper towels so its perfect for me. I cut the smaller one into 4 pieces and the cut edge has held up, no fraying. Sure the commercial is corny but I'm a happy customer!
During the cola test, Vince(the annoying guy) is pouring the cola in one spot. This makes the cola in a circular stain. Also there is cola spilling out under the carpet. Right after he lifts the carpet to show the viewer the cola under it, there is a quick cut. Now notice the stain is LIGHTER and in a DIFFERENT SPOT and there is NO cola under the carpet, AS THERE WAS BEFORE. The shamwow is clearly a scam.
The people who says they do not absord water at all are using therm wrong, dry and out of the packlage they will not absorb water, they need to be broken in, soaking in water then wringing dry is a good example. and do not wash them as you would clothes. they work, they are no miralce and perhaps no better than any other similar product on the market, but they do work.
it absorbed my poop!!!
Fully one half of the anonymous replies are from the same person/s. Care to guess which ones?
they are selling it in walmart now
my friend said he bought one that didn't work very well...
false advertising?
SOME ANONYMOUS SAID..HERCULES HOOK DOESN'T WORK. WE ARE OFFICE FURNITURE PEOPLE AND USE IT ALL THE TIME FOR HANGING PICTURES. "NEVER" HAVE BROKEN ONE YET! USE TO BUY IT FROM THE MFG. BEFORE IT WAS IN THE STORES. NO I WOULDN'T USE IT TO HOLD 150 LBS. BUT USE COMMON SENSE. LOVE THE PRODUCT.
WATCH THE COMMERCIAL!!! When he put the cola on the piece of carpet, the cola on the counter dissapears before he uses the shamwow.
The commercial is awful but I actually like the Shamwow (It pains me to write that stupid name). Vince is clearly on meth. Don't put it in the dryer....
If you want to save 50% on shamwow just go to Shamwow Special website. Buy 4 get 4 free! These things are really great, I use them all the time!
I was so tempted to buy some...in fact...I had it on my shopping list...but I decided to invesigate some on the web...and now after seeing these comments...I think I am not going to get them. But I seriously need something to put outside my shower...besides a rug...I tend to spill water and wonder how I can solve this problem.
hey, i saw the demonstration live, i was talking to the guy as he did it. i got 8 for $20. you have to use them wet, and never put them in the dryer. they work! but people don't know how to use them, remember to wet them first. just like pouring water on bone dry dirt, it's not going to absorb the water unless it's already a little wet.
I am a professional car detailer and have used many types of chamois, synthetic and hide types. I was leary of the product when I seen it on tv. On Canada AM Pat Foran gave it a thumbs up so like a fool I believed him. I was so excited to get to work just to try it. For those wiser than me who found this blog before buying it congratulations you are about to save yourself $20. It moved the water around and left horrible streaks. It didn't matter that I went the same direction, wet, dry it DID NOT work. I used my $3 Canadian Tire chamois and threw the Scamwow back in the box, thankful I kept my receipt.
Good ol' Vince...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0327092sham1.html
"MARCH 27--Meet Vince Shlomi. He's probably better known to you as the ShamWow Guy, the ubiquitous television pitchman who has been phenomenally successful peddling absorbent towels and food choppers. Shlomi, 44, was arrested last month on a felony battery charge following a violent confrontation with a prostitute in his South Beach hotel room. According to an arrest affidavit, Shlomi met Sasha Harris, 26, at a Miami Beach nightclub on February 7 and subsequently retired with her to his $750 room at the lavish Setai hotel. Shlomi told cops he paid Harris about $1000 in cash after she "propositioned him for straight sex."
after seeing the commercial I was ready to buy the sham wow, after reading all the comments I will not.
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