How to Clean a Gillette Safety Razor
The Gillette safety razor was invented by King Gillette over a hundred years ago and has dominated the marketplace ever since. This invention saved time and added much needed convenience to the modern day busy man. The blade also made shaving much safer by protecting the blade in a metal housing. Unfortunately, the Gillette Safety Razor wasn't designed for durability like the old straight edged razors that came before. You can ensure a long lasting razor by learning how to properly clean your Gillette safety razor. It is recommended you clean your razors every few months to prevent them from wearing out quickly. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pan
- Dish soap
- Water
- Cotton swabs
- Metal brush or toothbrush
- Vinegar or lime solvent
- Soft cloth
- Sterol oil
Instructions
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Take apart all the removable pieces of the razor and place them into the pan.
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Heat water to about 100 F and mix in dish soap.
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Pour the water into the pan with all of your razors and let them soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Scrub the razors with the toothbrush and cotton swabs. If you use a metal brush be careful not to scratch the surface.
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Heat up more water until boiling. Pour in vinegar or other lime solvent. Place the razor parts in the mixture for ten minutes, moving them around periodically.
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Take them out and rinse them off before wiping them down with a soft cloth to polish them.
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Place sterol oil on the cloth and wipe the parts down to keep them from rusting.
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Tips & Warnings
Leaving metal parts in vinegar or a lime solvent for too long can cause rust.
Take care not to cut yourself when cleaning or disposing of razors.
