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How to clean soap/cream residue off of my safety razor and metal bowl?

Hi guys,
I have seen many posts on the forum, but nothing that seems to address my question.
How do you stop soap scum/calcium forming on your razor.
I have acquired a 1967 Gillette slim adjustable razor, and whilst I can clean the razor after use, how do I stop the build up of scum/calcium on the workings within the handle? I don't want to go through the hassle of stripping the razor down to clean it!
Would the following work:
After use rinse razor under running water.
Shake to remove loose water on/in the razor.
Store the razor, submerged in barbercide until next use.

Obviously, with a razor of this age, it needs looking after. So what's the best way to do that to ensure it's long life?
Thanks in advance.
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Depending on your technique, there should not be much water getting into the mechanism in the first place. What little gets in there would take a long long time to leave enough deposit to be an issue.

If you are woried about it, every few months let it stand overnight in some water with anti-bacterial dish soap and blow it out with compressed air. They sell compressed air in aerosol cans at computer stores for cleaning keyboards.
 
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