Fizz Basics & Fixes
How Does a Soda Maker Work?
How does a soda maker work? It pushes pressurized CO2 into chilled water so the gas dissolves. Here's the full process, the parts, and the fixes.
Pick a sparkling water maker, then keep it fizzing without the guesswork
Plain picks and side-by-side comparisons for countertop carbonators from SodaStream, Aarke, Breville, Philips and Ninja. We also answer the everyday questions about CO2 cylinders, bottles, syrups and running costs.
Latest guides
Brand Face-OffsSodaStream Terra vs Gaia: Which Should You Choose?
SodaStream Terra vs Gaia: compare the manual button, bottle fit, CO2 cylinder type and included extras, then pick the machine that suits your kitchen.
Brand Face-OffsSodaStream Terra vs Duo: Which Should You Choose?
SodaStream Terra vs Duo: compare machine formats, bottle options and CO2 fit, then pick the model that suits your counter and the way you drink fizz.
Brand Face-OffsTorani vs DaVinci Syrups: Which Should You Buy?
Torani vs DaVinci syrups: compare flavors, sweeteners, bottle sizes and dairy mixing, then pick the brand for your coffee, soda and cocktail setup.
Brand Face-OffsMonin vs Torani Syrups: Which Should You Buy?
Monin vs Torani syrups compared: flavors, ingredients, bottle sizes and who each brand suits. Pick the bottle that fits your coffee and soda habit.
Brand Face-Offs1883 vs Monin Syrups: Which Should You Buy?
1883 syrups vs Monin: compare bottle sizes, flavors, sweetening and barista use, then pick the brand that fits your coffee and cocktail routine.
Brand Face-OffsTorani vs Jordan's Skinny Syrup: Which to Buy?
Torani vs Jordan's Skinny Syrup: compare flavors, sweeteners and bottle sizes to pick the sugar free syrup that fits your coffee and soda routine.
Fizz Basics & FixesHow to Clean a Ninja Thirsti
How to clean Ninja Thirsti: flush the water lines, wash the reservoir and drip tray, and keep the fizz and flavor parts ready for the next drink.
Machine PicksAarke Sparkling Water Maker: Which Model to Buy
Which Aarke sparkling water maker fits your kitchen? Compare Carbonator 3 and Carbonator Pro by bottle, footprint and lever, plus when the Breville makes more sense.