Zorbeez

Zorbeez is a cloth which is claimed by manufacturer Vertical Branding to be capable of absorbing over 20 fluid oz. of liquid.^[1]^[2] However, it has often been tested with mixed results.^[3]^[4] In March 2009, Popular Mechanics tested Zorbeez against competitor ShamWow, and Zorbeez was found to be inferior.^[5] Mainly marketed on television, Zorbeez was represented by TV personality Billy Mays.^[6] WFLX's Deal or Dud segment tested the Zorbeez, and they called it a "Deal".^[7]

References

↑ "The Zorbeez: Does It Work?". KCDB NewsChannel 11 (Lubbock, Texas). WorldNow. 16 January 2008. Retrieved 19 March 2009.
↑ "Vertical Branding, Inc. Debuts ZorbEEZ On Home Shopping Network With Strong Sales Results". GlobeNewswire (Los Angeles). 15 June 2007.
↑ "How absorbent does Zorbeez turn out to be?". Wate.com. 2008-03-17. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
↑ "Zorbeez: Does it Work? - KFVS12 News & Weather Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, Poplar Bluff". Kfvs12.com. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
↑ "Shamwow vs. Zorbeez: Which works Better? As Seen On TV Lab Test". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
↑ "Vertical Branding Announces Successful ZorbEEZ Product Launch". Newsblaze.com. 2007-03-20. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
↑ "Deal or Dud: Zorbeez Towels - Fox29 WFLX TV, West Palm Beach, Florida". Wflx.com. 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2012-09-30.

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