Normal cleaning of your razor

[strohman]

DE razors pick up a lot of gunk in a short time. Rinsing in hot water doesn't do much for them. What is the preferred method of cleaning on a regular basis that will work but not damage the razor?

I have heard of rubbing alcohol, which I have used and it works. I have also heard of using Barbicide, but I haven't tried it.

Are these the best methods, or is there another way that I haven't heard of yet?

 

[Kevan]

Anything that takes care of soap scum. Scrubbing Bubbles is popular.

 

[ducatisteve]

I typically just use a hand towel and water....maybe a Q-Tip. All the gunk on there is typically leftover soap, so I figure that will help clean it enough.

 

[AnB_Daddy]

Before I put a new blade in I scrub every thing down with an old toothbrush and really hot water. My razor always looks like it is brand new.

 

[pauls51]

Some hot/warm soapy water, a rinse and towel dry and she's ready for the next shave!

 

[Short Round]

Well I'm certainly no DE expert as I've only been on the wagon for a year now but I'm just carefully toweling off the razor after the shave. I wipe the soap off the head and the underside of the head watching the blades, and then wipe the handle and set her back on the shelf. When I change blades I'll wipe the head more completely. It seems to be working well.

Once in a while I'll take a brush and scrub the nooks.

I just got my first comb style razor so I may have to adjust.

 

[VolpeVerde]

I also do the Scrubbing Bubbles. The stuff gets in all the nooks and crannies. A quick spray, let sit for a minute then rinse under warm running water then shake out the excess water and pat or gently wipe dry. After so many shaves
or a blade change, I'll disassemble the razor ( if its a 3 piece like an EJ87) or pop off the cap on the Futur, remove the blade and spray it down, then gently massage it with a small soft brush, rinse and dry. It sounds like a bit much but I enjoy using a clean razor. And they all stay in tip-top condition. Plus Scrubbing Bubbles has an anti bacterial in it.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Whenever I change blades, I scrub it with an old toothbrush and soap. Gets the razor pretty clean, though I give them a boil every six months or so for a deep cleaning.

 

[instpasr]

I use scrubbing bubbles on mine between blade changes but sometimes I use soap and a soft toothbrush. Every once in awhile especially if I've gotten lazy I'll use a little CLR and a tooth brush, my water is so hard that only a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick can break it.

 

[csmorris]

If I'm changing blades but not the razor, a squirt or Purell on an old toothbrush and a quick scrub. If I'm changing razors, an overnight bath in Barbicide, rinse in water, dry and put away until it's turn comes up again.

 

[firehydrant]

before i put a new blade in i scrub every thing down with an old toothbrush and really hot water. My razor always looks like it is brand new.

+1

 

[Geordon]

Every once in awhile especially if I've gotten lazy I'll use a little CLR and a tooth brush, my water is so hard that only a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick can break it.

Dude, are you my neighbor? Our water is so hard that you need to take a hacksaw into the shower.

I give everything a good rinse when I'm done for the day, and an extra cloth-scrub when I change the blade. About once a month I spray the open/disassembled razor with CLR bathroom cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes. Good hot rinse and dry on a towel and the razor looks like new.

Between shaves, there's not much hope for me to keep the hard water spots or soap scum off, so I don't worry about it.

 

[DFrancis]

Anything that takes care of soap scum. Scrubbing Bubbles is popular.

+1, I give mine a good soak if the soap has built up and scrubbing bubbles cleans it right up.

 

[woodfluter]

Before I put a new blade in I scrub every thing down with an old toothbrush and really hot water. My razor always looks like it is brand new.

Ditto. However, I usually use a brush on the comb and grooves (if any - depends on type of razor) after every use or two. I always dry parts with a tissue before re-assembling and putting away. Takes less than 30 seconds. I haven't seen any buildup of deposits at all.

- Bill

 

[MRast01]

I give my razor a really good rinse, and pat dry with a towel after each shave; and scrub with a toothbrush and scrubbing bubbles when I change blades.

 

[instpasr]

Dude, are you my neighbor? Our water is so hard that you need to take a hacksaw into the shower.

I give everything a good rinse when I'm done for the day, and an extra cloth-scrub when I change the blade. About once a month I spray the open/disassembled razor with CLR bathroom cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes. Good hot rinse and dry on a towel and the razor looks like new.

Between shaves, there's not much hope for me to keep the hard water spots or soap scum off, so I don't worry about it.

I had to let having a spotless razor go. When I go somewhere with soft water it's almost a treat.

 

[Dennis]

Scrubbing Bubbles and an old toothbrush. Looks good as new.

 

[Kcaps]

I do a daily clean with hot water and a toothbrush, then dry it off with the towel. When I change the blade I do a more thorough cleaning to keep them gleaming!

 

[mrmoonbeam]

I let the razor head soak in rubbing alcohol after I'm done shaving for about a minute while I rinse the brush.
Otherwise, I wash with simply green and an old toothbrush whenever I switch razors (not blades) about every 1-2 weeks.

 

[Deborah]

I'm very new to DE shaving, but my husband has been at it for a while. After shaving he always dips the razor in rubbing alcohol and stands it up on the counter till it's completely dry. And when a razor needs some deep cleaning, he uses Scrubbing Bubbles. It works great, even on new purchases that haven't been well cared for. Hope this helps!