Oclean AirPump A10 Water Flosser review: Pump out the jam

The Oclean AirPump A10 is a compact, portable water flosser, but be prepared for an onslaught of water and air from the moment you turn it on.

The Oclean AirPump A10 water flosser on a bathroom counter

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Pros

  • Easier than traditional floss
  • 40 days battery life
  • Compact, lightweight design

Cons

  • Doesn't stop pumping
  • Nozzle isn't fixed direction - rotates as you use it
  • Australian price is absurd

It’s been 12 years since I last reviewed a water flosser. The Philips Airfloss was a great product, until it suddenly decided to stop working on me a few years back. Since then, it’s been manual flossing for me.

So when the opportunity to test the Oclean AirPump A10 came up, I thought it would be a good opportunity to see just how far the technology has come since 2012.

The A10 is a chunkier unit than my old Philips Airfloss, but that’s not the most significant difference. The big difference is how it works, and I have to say, I don’t love Oclean’s approach to controls.

But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s start at the beginning.