Is Clipper Oil OK For Straights?

[Barber-Eile]

So I hear people saying about how they oil their blades after use and I was wondering is the oil you use on barbers clippers okay for this purpose?
If so how is it done? Do I just put a bit on some cotton wool and gently rub it along the blade?
Do I then rub it off again before I use the straight?

Also are there any other things I should be doing to clena and maintina my straights?

Sorry about all of the questions and thanks for your help.
I'm pretty new to straights (though a dab hand at DEs) and want to get everything right as I'm enjoying using them so much!

Feel free to simply link me to stickies and wikis that I have been too lazy to find . It's been a VERY busy week for me and time is tight so I apologize.

 

[Barber-Eile]

Oh and this is the oil I am talking about:
Wahl Clipper Oil
Thanks!

 

[Wid]

It should be fine. I was using baby oil before I started using a gun cloth.

 

[Leche]

IIRC clipper oil is just mineral oil which really works well. Mineral oil by itself is very cheap and readily accessible at an pharmacy.

 

[Barber-Eile]

cool thanks guys.

 

[Luc]

Yup, Mineral oil is perfect for the blades.

 

[Barber-Eile]

Thanks Luc! Hurrah!