Initial cleaning/sanitizing of Silver plated razor?

[T Rick]

I've got that Canadian Single Ring in bound, and will want to clean it up some before doing the boiling water/baking soda thing. Plus I still need to clean up the silver New Standard I got last week.

Wondering if scrubbing bubbles and a tooth brush (used gently) is safe on the silver plating? If not, I can get Barbicide and soak to sanitize, but what to remove the scum/slime/crust usually found on an old razor? (Scrubbing bubbles has become a great friend in that respect, but is it safe on silver plate?)

 

[AsylumGuido]

Yes, Scrubbing Bubbles is safe as long as the soaking time and scrubbing is not too aggressive. It only takes a few minutes at most for the SB to work on the soap build up.

 

[Hoos]

I've not had any problems using Scrubbing Bubbles on my silver razors. Gently - as AG says. Soft toothbrush, warm water should be enough. I usually spray mine (in a well-ventilated room) and set it in a small plastic bowl and let it soak for a couple of minutes.

Then scrub gently with a soft toothbrush (actually, baby's toothbrushes or dog toothbrushes work well and let you get into the small areas) and warm water.

I have stopped using Scrubbing Bubbles on gold razors. I believe it removes some of the lacquer. Warm water and hand soap work just fine.

After the initial clean up, I only use handsoap and water to keep them clean.

 

[gaseousclay]

anyone have any tips on removing rust? I just got a British Tech in the mail and there was some noticeable rusting under the head. it's nothing too bad but i'd like to get it sparkling if I can

 

[Hoos]

Here's my rust remover (works on mild rust - probably won't work on thick, heavy rust):

Get an WD-40 Pen. It has a chisel tip that's good for getting in the tight places.

Apply a thin amount with the pen to the rust areas only.

Let set. 1-2 minutes maximum.

Clean off with soft toothbrush and soap or Scrubbing Bubbles.

Most of the time, this gets the rust off the first time. There have been a few razors that needed more than one treatment. And only one razor that's been resistant to it. But I think that's because the "rust" was actually some type of chemical damage.

 

[T Rick]

Thanks Gents, really looking forward to that one. The New Standard, I'm still debating polish or patina...