Just curious - how do these companies do that?
How do companies sterilize their brushes/hair?
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Most don't. You will generally get instructions on how to clean them when you buy. There is a good article on how to clean and de-smell a new brush in the shave wiki.....http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=115800
check it out.
check it out.
Most brush makers do not sterilize the brushes. I believe Simpsons do sterilize them. If you are referring to barbers. I'd read of a barbershop that sterilize with Barbicide. The best cleanest sterilization process that I know of, autoclaving, cannot be done on brushes. The autoclave will practically melt the glue that's holding the brush together.
The $10 defective handle brush I got from Ebay assured me it was sterilized before delivery. Why all companies wouldn't sterilize their brushes is beyond my comprehension.
I give a quick wash to all my new brushes. I know some don't. But really do you think they are sending out infected brushes?
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So what is the safe way to clean a used brush?
Lathering will clean the brush, unless you got some hardcore germs and viruses on your brush. Remember, shaving soap is still soap. You are practically cleaning your brush every time you shave.
A note about autoclaves though. The place where I work uses plenty of autoclaves. It is the best sterilization method possible, and is used on even surgical equipment. The thing is that the autoclave machines use so much heat and pressure, it will definitely destroy any brush. The heat alone will kill the hairs and melt the glue.
A note about autoclaves though. The place where I work uses plenty of autoclaves. It is the best sterilization method possible, and is used on even surgical equipment. The thing is that the autoclave machines use so much heat and pressure, it will definitely destroy any brush. The heat alone will kill the hairs and melt the glue.
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