How to clean shaving razor

Before shaving, run the razor blade under warm water to wash away any leftover hair or gel and to lubricate the razor. After shaving, a simple dunk in alcohol or hydrogen peroxide works to disinfect the razor.

Disinfecting your razor blade with rubbing alcohol will help sterilize and clean the blade of oils and grime. Using rubbing alcohol on your razor blade will also reduce your risk of infection. After you rinse your razor blade with rubbing alcohol, give it a shake and hang it up to dry.

If you live in a hard water area the secret to keeping your razor clean is to clean it at least weekly. If you leave your razor uncleaned for more than a week you may need to soak the razor overnight in a 3 parts to one, part vinegar and water solution to remove the white build up or in Barbicide Disinfectant.

Soak the razor in a mixture of half warm water and half white vinegar. Add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda. It will get super fizzy and start attacking the rust. Let it soak for an hour or two, but don’t let it soak too long.

Clean and Sterilize Your Clippers

If you‘ve been experiencing any rash, razor bumps, or itching from your clippers, you should rinse them in 70% Isopropyl rubbing alcohol to disinfect them. After several rinses, you should see hair residue and grime come off the clippers. Keep rinsing until the solution runs clear.

The acidity of vinegar makes it a natural cleaning product that will combat mold and bacteria. Fill a container with distilled white vinegar. Remove any accessories from the clipper, such as blades or foils. Place removable parts in the vinegar and allow them to soak.

At the end of your working day or week, you might also want to give your clippers a deep clean. To do this, use a screwdriver to remove the clipper blade completely. Again, give everything a good brush before screwing it back in place. Next, fill a shallow bowl with some blade care solution or liquid disinfectant.

Leftover shampoo is great for cleaning the blades. A recirculating washer with a bit of dish soap works fabulously and a Prima type system or Hydrosurge Bathmaster also work well by applying soapy water at high pressure allowing the hair and dirt to wash right off.

Water. For a gentle rinse and hair removal, rinse clipper blades with warm water. Place them to soak for a few minutes in a dish or just rinse them, if you are short on time. Use a small bristled brush — such as a toothbrush — to remove hair and clean out the grooves of the blade.

No matter what anyone says, WD40 will not lubricate your chain. WD40 is a water dispersant. It’s purpose is to shed water from the parts it is applied to and it is very good at that. It does seem to have properties that make it useful for hundreds of other purposes, but chain lube is not one of them.

Clean the blade and oil your dog clippers after every use

So, make sure you are cleaning the blade thoroughly after every dog clipping session. In order to prevent rust and increase the lifespan of the blade, use blade wash to wipe off any unwanted residue. When oiling the blade, move the clipper downward.

Normally if the coat is clean, a set of blades should manage up to about five clips, but generally speaking two to three is average. If this is the case, it is best to send them away for re-sharpening. It is money well spent to use sharp blades.

In conclusion, if the above steps are taken on a regular basis, the cutting edge on clipper blades should last anywhere from three to six months.

4. Coconut oil as a lubricant for clippers and razors. When you are finished using hair clippers it’s recommended to clean and lubricate the blades before storing. They sell a lubricant specifically for this purpose, but I find that coconut oil works just as well.

Alternatives to clipper oil

A hair clipper expert on Quora says that any lightweight carrier oil will get the job done. Make sure it can withstand high temperatures–the blades create a friction that causes heat. They suggest using a generic olive oil brand (it doesn’t have to be extra virgin).