Dropped my razor in the toilet :-(

[Mat]

Dropped my Merkur 34C while shaving this morning, bounce off the wall, off the toilet seat and into the pan . I've fished it out, but not sure I fancy putting it near my face again. What's the best way to sterilize it?

Or (preferred option) what's a reasonable budget upgrade to replace it with?

 

[SCh5]

1 ) Boil it in distilled water for 15 minutes inside a pressure cooker .
You may add few (3-4 ) drops of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide.
Only FEW drops.

or /and

2 ) Use the "halo " germicidal effect of copper .
Wrap it around with a thin copper foil /sheet and let it sit for a day.

or/and

3 ) Use a UVC lamp /germicidal fixture . 30 minutes of exposure will be enough .

 

[johnwick]

Barbicide for 10 minutes. It’ll be fine after that.

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

Was there anything "in" the toilet?

 

[lancre]

Scrubbing Bubbles WITHOUT bleach, then wash with Dawn & an old toothbrush.
OR
Barbicide for 10 minutes
OR
91% alcohol for 10 minutes
(From behind the counter at your local pharmacy.
It's the same stuff the use just before they give you an injection.)

In other words, treat it the same as any razor you bought at an antique shop.

 

[Ad Astra]

Was there anything "in" the toilet?

The question we all wondered, and none dared ask ...

AA

 

[Toothpick]

Dude, just take a toothbrush and toothpaste to it. Scrub it, rinse it, use it. That’s what I would do. You could pour boiling water over it and let it soak for a few minutes.

You’re going to get about 900 answers here. Choose one that gives you the most peace of mind.

 

[Mat]

The question we all wondered, and none dared ask ...

AA

Nah, clean. Still feels icky though.

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

The question we all wondered, and none dared ask ...

AA

Because if there was no waste in it, rinse it off and shave. My dog drinks out of the toilet with no ill effects. Your razor should be fine. However, if your toilet is so nasty that you have to boil your razor and soak it in disinfectant, you have other issues.

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

Or (preferred option) what's a reasonable budget upgrade to replace it with?

PIF it to me!!!!

 

[Ad Astra]

Dude, just take a toothbrush and toothpaste to it. Scrub it, rinse it, use it. That’s what I would do. You could pour boiling water over it and let it soak for a few minutes.

You’re going to get about 900 answers here. Choose one that gives you the most peace of mind.

This is just a trick! Then toothbrush AND razor are befouled.

Pretty clever, though.

AA

 

[davent]

No toilet bowl lid?
dave

 

[Mat]

No toilet bowl lid?
dave

I've never seen the point in putting it down...

 

[Toothpick]

I've never seen the point in putting it down...

Until now haha

 

[SharptoothC]

I've never seen the point in putting it down...

Now you have!

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[lancre]

I've never seen the point in putting it down...

Now you do!

 

[davent]

My daughter always leaves it up and i always go in and put it down because i'd heard of people accidentally dropping/knocking stuff in.
dave

 

[Lightcs1776]

As others have said, Barbicide or a toothbrush. However, I suggest washing the toothbrush really well before you brush your teeth again. Ha ha ha.

And putting the lid down will definitely help prevent a repeat of this issue.

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[GaryTha]

If you flush the toilet with the lid open, you should get a new toothbrush.

 

[Beachman1957]

Soap and water should be plenty good enough to clean the razor, that's what I'd use on my hands if they found their way into the bowl. I'm sure I'd never boil them