Well folks, I just had 3 vintage razors arrive these are my first vintage razors not my first safety razor though. 2 are steel probably, and one is a gold tech so brass is it (kinda pitted up on top)? The details on the auctions weren't very detailed so I'm going to try and figure out what they are later. (2 Gillette techs, 1 Super Speed)
Maint wiki chemicals Safety razor maintenance - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/Safety_razor_maintenance
I read the cleaning wiki and I've had some not so great results cleaning other metal items previously so I want to go into this very carefully cause I care about these items a cpl are in very good shape. Also I'd prefer to use stuff I have around the house. I don't have scrubbing bubbles and I don't want to buy it to just sit in a closet for no reason later.
So for sterilizing: Rubbing alcohol (I'm thinking in just the razor blade area alcohol + Qtip)
For cleaning and polishing: I'm thinking warm water + baking soda + electric toothbrush? (or warm water baking soda bath + electric toothbrush)
My gf just upgraded her toothbrush so I figure while there is still a relatively good head on her old one it might be good scrubber. Hopefully gentle enough.
Out of curiosity would this be better or worse than just regular baking soda? I'm reluctant because of the extra crap and gel/ color.
Maint wiki chemicals Safety razor maintenance - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/Safety_razor_maintenance
I read the cleaning wiki and I've had some not so great results cleaning other metal items previously so I want to go into this very carefully cause I care about these items a cpl are in very good shape. Also I'd prefer to use stuff I have around the house. I don't have scrubbing bubbles and I don't want to buy it to just sit in a closet for no reason later.
So for sterilizing: Rubbing alcohol (I'm thinking in just the razor blade area alcohol + Qtip)
For cleaning and polishing: I'm thinking warm water + baking soda + electric toothbrush? (or warm water baking soda bath + electric toothbrush)
My gf just upgraded her toothbrush so I figure while there is still a relatively good head on her old one it might be good scrubber. Hopefully gentle enough.
Out of curiosity would this be better or worse than just regular baking soda? I'm reluctant because of the extra crap and gel/ color.