If you hate all that scrubbing and rubbing, these genius Alka-Seltzer hacks can make cleaning your home a breeze. You'll wish you knew these tricks long ago.

CR tried the new Ninja Thirsti Sparkling & Still Drink System soda maker to find out if the drinks are tasty and if the machine can replace our favorite canned seltzers and sparkling waters.

If you want to make your own sparkling water or soda at home, your two major choices are the SodaStream and Ninja Thirsti. Which should you pick?