How to Cheaply Clean My Electric Razor
Anyone who's ever tried to shave with a dirty razor knows that not only is it unsanitary and ineffective, it's also usually painful as the little clumps of hair can cause the blades to skip and dig into the skin. If you can imagine the same thing happening, only with an electric razor, you can understand the necessity of keeping the whirring little bugger properly cleaned. Fortunately, it's not all that difficult to clean an electric razor--though it is a little more involved than simply running some hot water over the blades. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Unplug your electric razor. Do not attempt any of the following steps with the razor plugged in, as damage or serious injury may result.
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Examine your razor, and remove the shaver head screen. Because each razor is made differently, each will have a slightly different method of removal. Some models, such as the Phillips rotary models, will allow you to remove the entire head assembly.
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Use the toothbrush to brush the accumulated hairs from the screen and cutters. Make sure you do not tap the cutters or screen against a hard surface in order to remove the hairs, as this may damage or dent the blades or screen.
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Fill a small container with warm soapy water and place the screen in the water. Allow the screen to soak for an hour, using the toothbrush periodically to brush away any dirt or particulates that become dislodged.
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Allow the screen to dry; then reassemble the razor.
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Place a small drop of baby oil, or, alternatively, spray a small amount of shaver lubricant on the screen. This will reduce the friction of the blades against the screen and cut down on razor burn. Be careful not to over-lubricate.
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Tips & Warnings
It is good practice to lubricate your razor periodically to ensure a smooth shave and reduced razor burn.
References
- Photo Credit the shaver image by turkinson from Fotolia.com
