Anodized aluminum VS 70% alcohol

[Frito Ray]

Some folks like to spray or swirl their razors in rubbing alcohol after a shave.

Have any of you who do this see any detrimental effect to the finish of your anodized aluminum razors?

 

[yellcohawg58]

Don't have any anodized aluminum razors but, found this in the internet:
Surprisingly, anodizing is quite resistant to organic solvents. While alcohol or acetone will quickly remove ink from a permanent marker, for example, they will not damage or fade colored anodizing, and can be excellent for cleaning purposes.
Care and Cleaning of Anodizing - - https://anodizeinc.com/2020/05/care-and-cleaning-of-anodizing/#:~:text=Surprisingly%2C%20anodizing%20is%20quite%20resistant,be%20excellent%20for%20cleaning%20purposes.

 

[SalS]

Anodized coatings are really only sensitive to acids. Funny enough you can erode the anodized coating in a sauce pan by cooking brown rice over time but tomato sauce doesn’t effect it.

 

[Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker]

Anodized coatings are really only sensitive to acids. Funny enough you can erode the anodized coating in a sauce pan by cooking brown rice over time but tomato sauce doesn’t effect it.

What's on the menu today?

Why it's Tomato Sauce Ala Razor.

 

[spacemonkey42]

When I get a used razor, I first wash it with soap and scrub it with a toothbrush. Then I sanitize the top cap and baseplate with 91% isopropyl alcohol.

 

[Frito Ray]

Don't have any anodized aluminum razors but, found this in the internet:
Surprisingly, anodizing is quite resistant to organic solvents. While alcohol or acetone will quickly remove ink from a permanent marker, for example, they will not damage or fade colored anodizing, and can be excellent for cleaning purposes.
Care and Cleaning of Anodizing - - https://anodizeinc.com/2020/05/care-and-cleaning-of-anodizing/#:~:text=Surprisingly%2C%20anodizing%20is%20quite%20resistant,be%20excellent%20for%20cleaning%20purposes.

Thank you for the link, looks like it should be safe.

Anodized coatings are really only sensitive to acids. Funny enough you can erode the anodized coating in a sauce pan by cooking brown rice over time but tomato sauce doesn’t affect it.

Thank you, I’ll keep using my Zamak razor to stir my rice