Will scrubbing bubbles hurt a razor?

[ccrowder]

So I noticed I am getting a good deal of soap scum build up on my razor. After a shave I typically rinse it under running water and give it a brief wipe with a washcloth to dry it before giving it a few laps on the strop. But the other day I noticed I am getting a fairly thick film of scum in the hollow ground portion. I am hesitant to use an old toothbrush to clean the razor so was wondering if scrubbing bubbles was ok to use on the razor to get rid of the scum?

[Wid]

I've used it to clean up an old razor with no ill effects I could see.

[Pebcak]

That's how many of us clean our "new" razors. I'd just be careful not to get any on the scales.

[dpmtherrien]

I've never had a problem using scrubbing bubbles on any metal.

[Legion]

Be careful. We don't have scrubbing bubbles brand here, so I can't look at the ingredients. But if it has bleach in, that will promote oxidisation (rust). Also, since it is designed to cut through alkaline soap scum, I'm betting it is acidic to some degree.

If you do use it, squirt it on and wipe it off straight away. Do not let it soak. Then rinse the razor very well before drying and putting it away.

If you are wiping your blade at the end of your shave well enough to make sure it is 100% dry, I can't work out how soap scum could be forming at all. Try spending a bit longer drying the blade at the end, you should be OK.

[Slartibartfast]

+1 to this. I bet a little bit of rubbing alcohol on a piece of tissue paper would take it off.

Be careful. We don't have scrubbing bubbles brand here, so I can't look at the ingredients. But if it has bleach in, that will promote oxidisation (rust). Also, since it is designed to cut through alkaline soap scum, I'm betting it is acidic to some degree.

If you do use it, squirt it on and wipe it off straight away. Do not let it soak. Then rinse the razor very well before drying and putting it away.

If you are wiping your blade at the end of your shave well enough to make sure it is 100% dry, I can't work out how soap scum could be forming at all. Try spending a bit longer drying the blade at the end, you should be OK.

[Go West Young Man]

Hurt it's feelings, maybe.

[Greyfox]

Hurt it's feelings, maybe.

[superbleu]

Hurt it's feelings, maybe.

They are made of hardened steel, so they will be fine both emotionally and physically.

Some scales may get damaged/discolored.
I sprayed some on yellow transparent acrylic scales and it made them hazy.

[bmgreene]

Not sure if this will remove buildup, but after each use, you can safely wipe the sides with a cloth.

Just wrap around the spine and pinch the cloth against the hollows with your fingers (be careful to stay short of the edge, though). Then dry the edge lightly before stropping. While the edge is delicate, the spine is plenty strong and the hollows can withstand plenty of pressure to wipe off soap since you're pinching evenly rather than pushing from one side at a time.

That's how I dry my blade after a thorough rinse and I haven't had any issues with buildup.

[probesport]

I've never had a problem using scrubbing bubbles on any metal.

It will do a number on bare aluminum unless it is not very, very well rinsed off.