A question about Proraso soaps

[Beardo]

I've been happily using Proraso Shaving Soap for Ultra-Sensitive Skin (the white tub) for the last two months, and I have noticed something.

After a few shaves, I notice that my razor will start accumulating a chalky white reside on the head, particularly on the teeth of the comb. Furthermore, this film/residue is pretty hard to clean up and requires that I either boil or alcohol bath my razor. Has anyone else had this experience with Proraso or other soaps? I haven't tried a ton of different soaps, but this is the first time that I've ever had this issue.

I should say that I have zero complaints with this soap, and my lathers are never particularly dry or wet. It performs like a champ, no questions. But I am rather annoyed that I have to give my razor a thorough cleaning every three shaves or so, at least if I want it to look pretty.

Does anyone have any advice or know of a quick way to clean this up without having to boil my razor or give it an alcohol bath?

[Fairchild86]

I haven't used the Proraso soap but I use their cream and I don't have any issues other than the normal soap build up I get with all my other soaps and creams. Have you tried a squirt of Scrubbing Bubbles or Simple Green after a shave to remove the tough soap scum?

[jesvox]

iam having the same deal...............erghh

[bdev]

Does anyone have any advice or know of a quick way to clean this up without having to boil my razor or give it an alcohol bath?


Yes.....after your shave, leave your razor in a mug full of hot water. Come back to it later on and rinse off with hot water.
If that doesn't work I'd look for a new soap.

[Crixus]

I use the white tub Proraso fairly often and I just use an old toothbrush every few shaves to give my razor a quick scrub under hot tap water. I have never had occasion to boil my razor or anything.

[brothers]

Come to think of it, I don't know if I've ever been aware of any particular shaving cream or soap NOT creating a white residue over time. Every so often maybe you could use a toothbrush and a bit of detergent to remove the built up soap film that normally accumulates.

[zamanakhan]

i heard somewhere that vinegar really cuts this stuff? maybe that will help?

[mandoman]

after my shave with any product I rinse my razor with hot water and dry it with my bath towel works just fine for me razors come out nice and clean
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[delisle]

after my shave with any product I rinse my razor with hot water and dry it with my bath towel works just fine for me razors come out nice and clean
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+1 to this with the occasional splash of medicated alcohol

[ATLDEshaver]

+1 - I use both soaps and creams and rinse my razor under hot water then dry with a towel...no prob

[Sledgehammer39]

after my shave with any product i rinse my razor with hot water and dry it with my bath towel works just fine for me razors come out nice and clean
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+1

[davros]

After a few shaves, I notice that my razor will start accumulating a chalky white reside on the head, particularly on the teeth of the comb. Furthermore, this film/residue is pretty hard to clean up and requires that I either boil or alcohol bath my razor. Has anyone else had this experience with Proraso or other soaps? I haven't tried a ton of different soaps, but this is the first time that I've ever had this issue.



It sounds like you have soft water.
Congratulations...
I'm not bitter or anything...:tongue_sm

[hometownhero]

Every soap I have leaves soap residue on a razor. Just wipe it off and dont worry about it

[JMC076]

after my shave with any product I rinse my razor with hot water and dry it with my bath towel works just fine for me razors come out nice and clean
:001_smile


Me too, then at the next blade change i will give it a thorough wipe over with a couple of dry tissues just to keep it looking shmicko

[Artes]

I use the white tub Proraso fairly often and I just use an old toothbrush every few shaves to give my razor a quick scrub under hot tap water. I have never had occasion to boil my razor or anything.

This is what I do as well. Sometimes I put a drop of dishwashing soap on the brush and give the razor a good scrub.