We've had ours for a few years now, and I love it. I got it so that we could cut right down on the amount of plastic we were buying - we were going through at least four two-litre bottles of fizzy water a week, sometimes double that if it was hot. I bought the Crystal option which comes with glass bottles. I bought four extra bottles, so in our fridge we always have six 600ml bottles of fizzy water.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user BIWI) A key SodaStream factory was based in an illegal settlement in Israeli-occupied territory in Palestine. The Penguin by SodaStream is a unique looking soda maker that is harder to find on the market today. And yet, it’s also a practical and eco-friendly sparkling water solution. Versatile and convenient: Comes with a 1 litre reusable carbonating bottle included, which is BPA free. Blue gas cylinder ONLY compatible with Jet, Genesis, Spirit, Spirit One touch, Crystal & Power machines

With no deposit, no postage charges, extended warranty on your sparkling water maker PLUS extra benefits! The Source uses LED indicators to show how much bubbles are created so you can have perfect carbonated water at home “ So what makes the One Touch different from the Sodastream Fizzi? Both inserting the carbonating cylinder and the water bottle require that you follow the exact same procedure as with the Sodastream Fizzi, and this machine also only takes 1 L-sized bottle.This is a tough one. Like so many things it can depend on your viewpoint, your politics and where you place those things against your life, shopping and financial choices. Is sodastream good for the environment? The SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Makeris our second choice do to its exceptional design and ability to make artisanal drinks. SodaStream offers a way to save money on refilling costs by offering discounted prices if you ship in your old CO2 canisters to have them refilled. SodaStream’s newest model aiming to combine elegance with functionality, make stunning artisanal drinks with this state of the art machine.” Basically, the One Touch offers greater preset levels of soda customization for a slightly higher asking price.

The Sodastream Crystal does the same thing as the others but instead of a plastic bottle to carbonate your water you have a nice crystal carafe. Say that you forgot how long you held the button down; now you have to sip the water bottle yourself to determine how bubbly it is before you can continue or cease carbonation.

If you love fizzy drinks, a sparkling water maker could be a great addition for your kitchen. For the best value, look for carbonators with durable bottles and gas canisters that can later be recycled and replaced as part of a nationwide programme. The Aarke Carbonator 3 Sparkling Water Maker is a beautiful machine available in a wide range of gorgeous colours and finishes from copper and gold to stainless steel and chrome; there’s a design to suit every kitchen. Much as the harder plastic bottles (some models use glass bottles) are more hard wearing the will need replacing, eventually. Yes, you can re-carbonate drinks that have gone flat, but it depends if it is water or another liquid. If it is only water, it will be okay. If it’s another liquid or already has flavoring added to it, ensure your soda maker is capable of doing that. There are many soda makers are not able to carbonate liquids other than water, and they require you to add the flavorings only after the drink is carbonated. Are SodaStreams Worth It? The carbon dioxide gas used for each soda maker can only be provided via a pre-sized CO2 gas bottle.