Is it normal or at least alright that the head of my razor has a little residue on it after it dries? After my shave I just rinse it with hot water. I don't do anything else to clean it. It's not really thick. I can wipe it off with my fingers but I want to make sure the water isn't hurting my razor, brush or anything else really.
Residue On My Razor
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It won't hurt it. I'd recommend once a month or even once a week that you give it a scrub with a nylon toothbrush (just a cheap-o from the dollar store) and some whitening toothpaste. It'll shine it up like brand new.
It won't do any lasting damage, I've seen razors with 90 year old tarnish and gunk on them and they shine up like new again. You have nothing to worry about.
It won't do any lasting damage, I've seen razors with 90 year old tarnish and gunk on them and they shine up like new again. You have nothing to worry about.
no worries there. It's likely just lather residue. I haven't cleaned my razor for at least 2 months. When I do clean it, it's brand new for only a few hours, then the first shave afterwards turns it a powdery white color.
the price of doing business.
the price of doing business.
That's soap residue sticking to your razor. That will happen with hard water. With soft water the soap rinses away much cleaner.
I just wipe the residue off every week or so, when I'm changing a blade. It makes you realise how the mechanisms of old adjustables can get clogged up.
Interesting. Thanks for the information.
Luke, i noticed the same residue on my razor after my first couple of shave with it as i had only rinsed the razor under very hot water after and shook and lightly towel dried it after use.
Now i strip the razor and rinse it thoroughly and then i carefully wipe each part down with my towel before reassembling. It now looks like new after every shave.
Travis.
It's not a good idea to frequently clean a vintage razor with toothpaste. Toothpaste after all is a polishing compound and can cause wear on thin metal plating with frequent use. Nothing wrong with an initial polishing of the metal in order to restore the luster of a long lost or abused razor. But once it is restored, cleaning with a toothbrush and a regular soft soap is plenty in order to preserve the metal plating from wear and keep the razor in clean, shiny condition.
I find with my slim regular soap won't clean the residue off underneath. I almost always use toothpaste once a month on it. The plating is plenty thick and I'm not all too concerned about the plating coming off. It takes quite a bit of scrubbing to make the nickel come off. I polished one down to the brass with my dremel once and you'd be surprised how thick that nickel is.
When I finish a blade 3-4 shaves, I throw out the blade and spray the razor with some scrubbing bubbles. Then I finish getting ready, rinse razor under water and it loooks like new. This has worked for me and a can of scrubbing bubbles will last a long time for the tiny amount needed to claen a razor.
Two words...Scrubbing Bubbles.
That stuff is amazing. After you are done shaving, spray it down with SB and let it do it's work. Rinse off and presto! Brand new looking razor.
That stuff is amazing. After you are done shaving, spray it down with SB and let it do it's work. Rinse off and presto! Brand new looking razor.
I predominantly use a 3-piece razor - I take it apart after every use and do a quick wipe down because for some strange reason Astra SP blades tend to rust inside if I don't at least loosen it up. Most soaps don't leave a thick residue with the exception of CO Bigelow (and I would imagine Proraso). Love the cream, hate the snow-white dusting it leaves on my razors, blades, brushes, bowls, everywhere......
I like to do a quick wipe down after every shave with a dry towel. Takes care of the residue.
Good idea. I use toilet paper and blot everything after shaving because I have very hard water. Then I soak razor with blade in it in a cup with Dawn and warm water. Not necessary every time depending on water hardness. Rinse and pat dry. When I change blades I use a toothbrush and Dawn on disassembled razor.
My super speed cleans up pretty well with a light scrubbing with a little dawn and a cheap toothbrush I picked up at the dollar store. I don't do this all the time, only when I notice build up. A quick rinse with hot water after does the trick. I hope this helps.
I've noticed the white residue too even after rinsing it so I just use the towel to wipe it off every few days and it does come off easily.
Must be a Canadian thing, as that's exactly what I do as well.
As everyone already said, an old or cheap toothbrush and some Dawn or just liquid hand soap will take care of your problem. The razors I reach for most often are 3 piece, so after each shave I disassemble the razor, pat dry the blade and wipe down the cap, base plate and handle because I despise the white buildup, and I have very hard water. My TTO razors get a scrub down with a toothbrush and soap when I clean the bathroom, because you can't seem to wipe down the inside and underneath very well with just a towel.
It won't really hurt your razor any, but I have a bit of OCD when it comes to my razors. They all may not have perfect plating, but I can't stand any buildup on them.
It won't really hurt your razor any, but I have a bit of OCD when it comes to my razors. They all may not have perfect plating, but I can't stand any buildup on them.
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