There is so much information out there about how to sanitize a vintage razor. I watched the Razor Emporium's guy's '10 ways to wreck a razor.' But he said just use a little detergent to sanitize a razor (that may be true but it doesn't fly for a germaphobe). In general, just about anything anybody says about sanitizing a vintage razor, I can find somebody who says the opposite. (Eg. 'Soak your vintage razor in alcohol.' 'Don't soak your vintage razor in alcohol.') So here's the plan. If you would, please correct or tweak it to improve it.
If the razor is really gross, clean it with warm water and Platinum Dawn and a toothbrush to start.
After that, proceed with the instructions when the razor is only moderately gross (or not gross at all) which are:
1) Use Antibacterial Dawn, warm water and a toothbrush to clean it.
2) When done, dip (not soak) the razor in 70% rubbing alcohol and let dry.
3) Soak the razor in the correct ratio of Barbicide to water for exactly ten minutes.
4) Sigh with relief that it's all over. (#4 is optional)
If the razor is really gross, clean it with warm water and Platinum Dawn and a toothbrush to start.
After that, proceed with the instructions when the razor is only moderately gross (or not gross at all) which are:
1) Use Antibacterial Dawn, warm water and a toothbrush to clean it.
2) When done, dip (not soak) the razor in 70% rubbing alcohol and let dry.
3) Soak the razor in the correct ratio of Barbicide to water for exactly ten minutes.
4) Sigh with relief that it's all over. (#4 is optional)
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