I have a popular SodaStream model that I picked up for my wife in the hopes of getting her to stop buying the expensive cans of LaCroix. She liked it a bit, but she found it cumbersome trying to get the high level of carbonation she craves. So, when the Aarke Carbonator III Soda Maker arrived with its patented farting technology. We were excited to give it a try. We found it blows the SodaStream right out of the water.

Watch the video below for my honest review. And, if you just scroll down a bit more, you can find some of the key points from the video.

Is the Aarke Carbonator III Soda Maker easy to set up?

Yes. Within five minutes of opening the box, I had delicious bubbly water. You just remove the packaging, pop in the CO2 cylinder (it uses the same cylinder as the SodaStream, Soda Sense, and Drinkmate), attach the BPA-free bottle to the unit, and press down the lever until it makes a fart sound. You can fart more for extra carbonation. We’re a three-fart family.

We found it’s much less messy than the SodaStream, which can sometimes send water flying when you remove the bottle. I also like how it looks on my counter next to my espresso maker.

Can you carbonate non-water liquids?

No, you cannot. I mean, you can try, but you risk potentially gumming up the works or causing other unforeseen problems.

Fortunately, the bottle does a good job of keeping your water carbonated for when you want to mix it with liquids you’d like to carbonate. I recommend avoiding Gatorade. It tasted very strange.

Is the Aarke Carbonator III easy to clean?

Yes, though the bottle is not dishwasher safe. I recommend using warm water, soap, and a bottle brush. The actual unit also doesn’t get that dirty. I haven’t even had to wipe it down yet.

Do you recommend the soda maker?

Yes. If you are looking for a stylish, easy-to-use soda maker, I strongly believe the Aarke Carbonator III is the best you’re going to find. Unfortunately, it’s kind of pricey because it’s so new, but the cost is likely to come down over time.

Plus, keep in mind that you’re saving over buying bubbly water in the can. By my calculation, each cylinder gives you the equivalent of 14 twelve-packs of sparkling water. At the current going rate, that works out to half the price of the store-bought stuff. I’m not sure how long it will take to pay for itself. I encourage you to consult with your local mathematician for those numbers.

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