My box of blades fell in the sink

[salisburyyates]

I was mid-shave a few days ago and had forgotten to put the box of Feather blades back into the cupboard after loading a new one. Somehow, the box fell into my sink full of water . I shook the water out and tried to get the moisture out but didn't think to take the wrapped blades and dry them individually with a towel until just now. Do you think this will have done any damage? I can't be sure if the wrapping is effective enough in keeping out moisture. Has this happened to anyone else or am I alone in my carelessness?

 

[DFrancis]

They should be fine, as they won't rust. If theywere older blades then you may be in trouble.

 

[diverdoug]

After 4-5 days use, I notice some faint rusting on my Feathers. Stainless steel truely is stainLESS steel, it CAN rust. I would take the wrappers off the blades and make sure there is not moisture in contact with them.

 

[salisburyyates]

I just double checked them and thankfully there were only 2 blades left in the box, so not too much damage if any. They seemed no worse for the wear, and I guess I'll find out if there were any negative effects whenever I replace the blade

 

[Hawkeyeted]

At least they didn't mysteriously find their way into the Loo!

 

[mezz524]

Use a hair dryer. That seams to dy them fast.
You need to remove the moisture fast.

 

[CptBlueBear]

Just chuck the whole box in the oven on low for half an hour. That'll dry them out.

Stainless steel does indeed rust, just a lot slower. I was under the impression that the coating on blades was there to protect them while in storage.

 

[nikkuchan]

I had a box of Feathers fall in the washer once. I didn't notice and washed a load of clothes with them in it. When I found them I thought I'd have to throw them out, but they were totally fine.

 

[ru06]

I had a box of Feathers fall in the washer once. I didn't notice and washed a load of clothes with them in it. When I found them I thought I'd have to throw them out, but they were totally fine.

And how were the clothes??

 

[TonyH]

And how were the clothes??

 

[r0b_]

gallon size ziploc bag, and a pound or two of fresh dry rice. The rice will absorb the moisture.

Works well with cell phones that get dunked too.

 

[CptBlueBear]

gallon size ziploc bag, and a pound or two of fresh dry rice. The rice will absorb the moisture.

Works well with cell phones that get dunked too.

Silica gell packets can be salvaged from just about anyone and work better than rice.

 

[labjr]

I'd open them and blot them off with a dry tissue and leave them to dry.