I got a mother lode of packages today, which included 3 very high-end used brushes. I'm certain that the members who had them previously were clean and tidy, but I thought it'd be a good idea to sanitize them nonetheless. After all, we're consistently rubbing them vigorously on open wounds.
So I'm on sabbatical, which I am taking very, very seriously. I can't purchase any Barbacide or Marvicide, and I read anyway that those products are intended for hard surfaces and could possibly damage brushes. So I came up with this:
I got it yesterday for my wife, who needed it to cure (harden) some fingernail polish or something that I don't care about. The important thing is, it's high intensity 7.5W LED powered UV light, with all sorts of internal reflectors to ensure the UV light comes from all directions. UV light is known to kill bacteria and most known pathogens very effectively.
Now, I realize that I'm not going to kill everything. Realistically, the only way to do that is with an autoclave, which would undoubtedly destroy the brush. Methinks this is probably a super-great way to sanitize the brush, and that UV light was only $30 retail.
Does anyone know if it's possible for UV light alone (no heat) to damage a brush? My instinct says no, but I'd like a little reassurance from the peanut gallery. Maybe I'll write the company and tell them to change the box to "Shaving Brush Sanitizer" and double the price.
So I'm on sabbatical, which I am taking very, very seriously. I can't purchase any Barbacide or Marvicide, and I read anyway that those products are intended for hard surfaces and could possibly damage brushes. So I came up with this:
I got it yesterday for my wife, who needed it to cure (harden) some fingernail polish or something that I don't care about. The important thing is, it's high intensity 7.5W LED powered UV light, with all sorts of internal reflectors to ensure the UV light comes from all directions. UV light is known to kill bacteria and most known pathogens very effectively.
Now, I realize that I'm not going to kill everything. Realistically, the only way to do that is with an autoclave, which would undoubtedly destroy the brush. Methinks this is probably a super-great way to sanitize the brush, and that UV light was only $30 retail.
Does anyone know if it's possible for UV light alone (no heat) to damage a brush? My instinct says no, but I'd like a little reassurance from the peanut gallery. Maybe I'll write the company and tell them to change the box to "Shaving Brush Sanitizer" and double the price.
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