If it doesn't affect the quality of the shave, why bother. Leave it on the razor. How bad could it possibly get?
+1 on BKF
Stuff works miracles
I found this stuff is awesome. I do my razors once a week and they look like new after just a few seconds with an old toothbrush.
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Wet the razor, sprinkle some on and a very quick scrub, then under running water and they gleam like new.
Careful on gold however as stated above. If you have any cuts on your hands, it'll sting a bit!
This is on the Barkeepers Friend website.....
Always Test First!
Where NOT to Use Cleanser & Polish
- Some ingredients in Cleanser & Polish may etch or dull delicate surfaces.
- Before cleaning fiberglass, plastics, anodized aluminum, or brushed metal surfaces—including appliance exteriors—test first.
- Always test in a small, inconspicuous area.
- Gold or silver
- Polished stone such as marble or granite
- Lacquered, painted, or mirrored surfaces
I always thought that BF was pretty aggressive stuff.
A hand wash soap and scrub with an old tooth brush works. For the ingrained build-up use a little toothpaste with the brush and it will soon move it. If you need to go further, try a soak in 20% solution of white vinegar and water but not longer than an hour. That usually moves it. Rinse well with water after.I'm curious for the best ways people have found for removing white build-up I've found on razors, grooves in brush handles, etc. It looks most like some old dried up shaving soap leftovers or so, perhaps from imperfect rinsing after use of the years.
I found a soak in warm water and dish soap, then a scrubbing with a old toothbrush worked.
I found a soak in warm water and dish soap, then a scrubbing with a old toothbrush worked.
+1 This is what I use also - Scrubbing Bubbles and an old toothbrush.It's basically soap scum. Scrubbing bubbles and a toothbrush will do the job.
Sounds like New Zealand hasn't yet succumb to political correctness, and values so broad, general and inoffensive that they are weak and meaningless. Try getting a product called "Shower Bastard" on the shelf in any European store...no one would ever do it, for fear of upsetting some minority.Haven't found 'Scrubbing Bubbles' here yet (NZ), but I use 'Shower Bastard' (yeah, I know. Maybe it's a Kiwi thing).
Quick squirt over the razor, let it sit for a few minutes and rinse it off. All bright and shiny again.
No polishing cloths, creams, metal polishes, toothbrushes, etc. Eats soap scum (and there's probably body fat in there too if you think about it) very quickly and safely.
Use it on Gillette Fatboy Executive, IKON Shavecraft 101, and a variety of Techs (Nickel plated, and aluminium). No problems with any of them being damaged, or discoloured, etc.
It's basically soap scum. Scrubbing bubbles and a toothbrush will do the job.