Read on English Shaving Bruch Co to use Borax soap in a paste to clean a brush. I did it, it seems to have worked, but wondered if you know of other ways to remove any residue without damaging the brush, hair or knot?
Cleaning a brush
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Check out this thread:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=139297
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=139297
I'm a big fan of washing with mild dish soap and/or giving it a few minutes in a mild Borax solution - no need to make this overly complicated.
emily's brush cleaning routine is really first rate. i use it on all my brushes and it works brilliantly. i can also say that using apple cider vinegar in place of the traditional white vinegar is a winner also.
http://www.shaveinfo.com/videos/brush_cleaning.htm
http://www.shaveinfo.com/videos/brush_cleaning.htm
+1. Beat me to it. I use the first method every few months and it works great.
I have had excellent success using Borax. I use hot tap water to dissolve the Borax and then soak the brush for about an hour. If I forget about for a while the Borax becomes like a paste in the bottom of the mug. Hot watter soon dissolves it again. I use this process to help break in a new brush and lessen the soggy dog smell.
Happy shaving,
Doug
Happy shaving,
Doug
Maybe this is because I don't have hard water?
But I have at other times...
Well, I have to say this never came up for me.
I used boar brushes for many decades, and never had any visible buildup of scum or anything, ever. My badgers are newer. I've never cleaned a brush that was in regular use.
The video seems to contain some useful techniques for cleaning them. But I've never seen any need.
I am a bit OCD and after use I always rinse and squeeze a brush thoroughly, in a bowl of fresh water, until there's no visible soap. Then I shake it dry and if there's any trace of foam or soap appearing on the tips as a result, I rinse it all over again. I don't know if that explains anything, but there it is.
- Bill
But I have at other times...
Well, I have to say this never came up for me.
I used boar brushes for many decades, and never had any visible buildup of scum or anything, ever. My badgers are newer. I've never cleaned a brush that was in regular use.
The video seems to contain some useful techniques for cleaning them. But I've never seen any need.
I am a bit OCD and after use I always rinse and squeeze a brush thoroughly, in a bowl of fresh water, until there's no visible soap. Then I shake it dry and if there's any trace of foam or soap appearing on the tips as a result, I rinse it all over again. I don't know if that explains anything, but there it is.
- Bill
