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What the Fizz!? We Tried the Aarke Carbonator 3 for Making Sparkling Water at Home

Bubbles for days

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On this week's episode of Take My Money, host Kate Kesselman tries out the super sleek and modern Aarke Carbonator 3, a carbonated water machine that works to create incredibly fizzy carbonated water so you can get your seltzer fix in the comfort of your own kitchen.

In the video, Kesselman demonstrates how to use the Aarke Carbonator 3 to create ultra bubbly water in seconds and discusses her adoration for seltzer, noting that she's spent $3 on water for years, and the Aarke might just be the device that changes everything (and saves her money to boot!).

Right now, the Aarke Carbonator 3 is nearly 25 percent off on Amazon, from $226 down to $172. It's currently at its lowest price in the past 30 days, so if you're curious about the device, now's the time to snag it.

Here's how it works: Begin by placing your Aarke on a counter; Because its both cordless and non-electrical, you can station your device virtually anywhere. Next, pop in a carbon cartridge. The easy-to-use lever allows for CO2 to be pumped directly into your specialized Aarke bottle, which you fill with clean drinking water. And that's it...seriously. It's recommended to use anywhere between one to three pumps for adjustable carbonation levels, but you can truly pump it as many times as you want if you like things extra spicy. Kesselman ops for three pumps as she prefers her water crisp and sizzling. "Wooo!" Kesselman yells mid video. "I love that fizz at the end."

Follow along with Kesselman as she taste tests the carbonated water made by her Carbonator 3 and see her rating of the must-have kitchen device. You might just end up splurging on one yourself.

  • comes with a Aarke water bottle and starter CO2 canister
  • user-friendly and uncomplicated design
  • available in many finishes to match any kitchen

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