Razor clean up?

[Dicky]

I live in a hard water area, and now my new razor is covered in water/lime and is dull and looks awful. Any idea what to clean it with that will not damage it?

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[shavecraft]

Hot water, washing up liquid, old toothbrush works well. Don't give it too much wellie or you may scratch it. I soak in barbicide or equivalent every 6-12 months for a deeper clean.

 

[Dicky]

Great, will give it a try.

 

[shavecraft]

Leaving it to soak for a few mins before going to work with the brush will make things easier, just like the washing up!

 

[Dipesh]

I use washing up liquid and a small paint brush. Unless you use a soft toothbrush, a hard toothbrush may swirl your chrome finish.

 

[Dobbo25]

I use a bit of carex anti bacterial on a sonic toothbrush, comes up a treat

 

[Canuck]

Always used Clit Bang to dissolve limescale, it's not damaged any finish.

 

[Dobbo25]

Always used Clit Bang to dissolve limescale, it's not damaged any finish.

Whatever turns you on I suppose :icon_lol:

 

[chrisbell]

Always used Clit Bang to dissolve limescale, it's not damaged any finish.

Whatever turns you on I suppose :icon_lol:

:icon_razz:

 

[KrisH]

worth keeping an eye out in Aldi, Lidl or Maplins for their cheap ultrasonic cleaner , the do a an excellent job of shifting limescale with no damage to the razor at all.

You also get extra brownie points for cleaning the other halfs jewelry too

 

[WiffWaff]

I use washing up liquid and a small paint brush. Unless you use a soft toothbrush, a hard toothbrush may swirl your chrome finish.

Good point! I'm going to use a soft brush from now on

 

[Dicky]

Worked a treat thanks. I expect it's the salt in the washing up liquid?

 

[Dipesh]

I think its the detergent element that breaks down the scum.

 

[Johnus]

I found that from time to time I had problems with my shave soaps forming scum on everything. Then it stops. Not sure if its the hardness of the "city" water that chgs or the chemicals they add to it???

 

[Dipesh]

I found that from time to time I had problems with my shave soaps forming scum on everything. Then it stops. Not sure if its the hardness of the "city" water that chgs or the chemicals they add to it???

You know what Johnus, I think your on to something there.

I'm sure it happens to me, I just thought I was going mad. These last few months have been quite low on the scum.

 

[andrewm]

I use a toothbrush,fairy and every few months barbicide works for me