How to Sterilize a Shaving Brush
Shaving brushes offer the age-old technique of applying shaving cream lather to the face with a more beneficial experience than using your fingers. The shaving brush not only exfoliates before the razor meets the skin, it also lifts whiskers for a closer shave. Shaving brushes require sterilizing to remove harmful bacteria. Clean and disinfect a shaving brush regularly for a germ-free shaving routine. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Rinse the shaving brush by holding it under a steady stream of warm water.
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Pull the bristles apart gently, allowing the water to get between them and rinse out any soap or shaving cream.
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Tap the shaving brush on the edge of the sink to remove excess water.
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Pour denatured alcohol into a bowl. Place the shaving brush, bristles down, into the bowl. Pour additional alcohol into the bowl if needed to cover the bristles entirely. Leave the shaving brush in the alcohol for 20 minutes.
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Remove the shaving brush from the bowl and rinse it under cool water. Tap the brush on the side of the sink to remove the excess liquid.
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Hang the shaving brush on a hook to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Use not less than 80 percent denatured alcohol to sterilize the shaving brushes.
Avoid laying a wet shaving brush on a counter as it may bow or bend the bristles.
References
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