Cleaning And Sanitizing A Razor

Can anyone give me some tips on cleaning, sanitizing and lubricating a vintage (used} razor? I recently bought a Gillette Aristocrat, the adjustable model. I would like to clean it, but don't want to do anything that could cause damage. I don't know if the gold colored razors need special care, but I would not know how to safely clean the silver colored razors either. Any one who has experience with this would do me a great favor by sharing what they have learned. Thanks a lot guys, Jack

for gold colored razors, avoid boiling them or using bleach to sanitize them as both are excellent ways to ruin the finish.

for surface dirt & soap scum: scrubbing bubbles

for safe sanitizing: barbicide in correct ratio (2oz. of barbicide to 32oz water) for 10-20 minutes

for lubrication: i like mineral oil. it's safe, natural and does an excellent job

hope this helps!

drandall said:

for gold colored razors, avoid boiling them or using bleach to sanitize them as both are excellent ways to ruin the finish.

for surface dirt & soap scum: scrubbing bubbles

for safe sanitizing: barbicide in correct ratio (2oz. of barbicide to 32oz water) for 10-20 minutes

for lubrication: i like mineral oil. it's safe, natural and does an excellent job

hope this helps!

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Simple and to the point, Well said....

And if you want to go beyond simple, check out the pinned thread in the Safety Razor forum on cleaning razors.

_JP_ said:

And if you want to go beyond simple, check out the pinned thread in the Safety Razor forum on cleaning razors.

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. . . And the B&B Wiki has numerous entries, as well.

-- John Gehman