Gillette blade dispensers

Pumpkin · Jan 16, 2010

Have been using Gillette Super Silvers for a while with great results. For a bit of variety I thought I'd get a couple of packs of the Bleue Extras.

Whilst I'm a fan of the dispensers, especially the slot for used blades, I have the same issue with both varieties: The blades have been stuck together :mad3:

Is there a way to remedy this? Currently, I'm opening up the pack, separating the blades and then re-assembling the box. Would it be worth giving the blades a wee squirt of WD40 through the slot on top?

thirdeye · Jan 16, 2010

Pumpkin said:
Have been using Gillette Super Silvers for a while with great results. For a bit of variety I thought I'd get a couple of packs of the Bleue Extras.

Whilst I'm a fan of the dispensers, especially the slot for used blades, I have the same issue with both varieties: The blades have been stuck together Is there a way to remedy this? Currently, I'm opening up the pack, separating the blades and then re-assembling the box. Would it be worth giving the blades a wee squirt of WD40 through the slot on top?

I am not sure what a remedy for this is but I will say upi do not want to use WD-40. It would not be pleasant on your face if there was any residue left behind.

e sinker · Jan 16, 2010

The remedy is: as you slide out a new blade, check to see that you are only sliding out one blade. If not, push the other one back in...

thirdeye · Jan 16, 2010

e sinker said:
The remedy is: as you slide out a new blade, check to see that you are only sliding out one blade. If not, push the other one back in...

I believe the OP was having an issue with the blades being stuck together. Yes of coarse blades will sometimes slide out together in which case you suggestion would be fine.

Straight Arrow · Jan 16, 2010

I have had some success by soaking the whole dispenser in isopropyl alcohol for about 24 hours. The blades can usually be loosened by this method.

Stubblefield · Jan 16, 2010

Straight Arrow said:
I have had some success by soaking the whole dispenser in isopropyl alcohol for about 24 hours. The blades can usually be loosened by this method.

This works well, and is an elegant solution.

My personal method is to destroy the case. Much less elegant.

Pumpkin · Jan 17, 2010

thirdeye said:
I am not sure what a remedy for this is but I will say upi do not want to use WD-40. It would not be pleasant on your face if there was any residue left behind.

The oil (?) that they're packed in already has a strong, petro-chemical odour :huh:

so I give each blade a quick wash (once it's loaded) before first use.

e sinker said:
The remedy is: as you slide out a new blade, check to see that you are only sliding out one blade. If not, push the other one back in...

The issue is that the whole pack of blades are sticking together as one block!

natchez · Jan 17, 2010

WD-40 is clearly not something you want near any open wound- like a nick or scrape. It also would not just rinse off of a blade. So, I would nix the petrochemical approach for safety concerns.

bigstick · Jan 17, 2010

Ballistol is the product. I get it from my archery supply shop, strangely enough.

bamafan64 · Jan 17, 2010

bigstick said:
Ballistol is the product. I get it from my archery supply shop, strangely enough.

This. Ballistol is also used as a burn spray in certain parts of Europe, believe it or not, so no worries of being poisoned by it.

Stubblefield · Jan 17, 2010

Pumpkin said:
Would it be worth giving the blades a wee squirt of WD40 through the slot on top?

If the blades are stuck together, a spray may really not do the trick. Really, I'd suggest the method Straight Arrow outlined.

Pumpkin · Jan 18, 2010

Straight Arrow said:
I have had some success by soaking the whole dispenser in isopropyl alcohol for about 24 hours. The blades can usually be loosened by this method.

Will try that. Thanks :thumbup1:

Stubblefield · Jan 18, 2010

Tried it this AM on a stuck pack of Kmart Personnas that have to be at least 25 years old. Worked like a charm. :thumbup1:

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