How do you sterilize a razor blade?

How do you sterilize a razor blade?

Disinfect with Rubbing Alcohol After you’ve completed your shave, rinse the razor blade with water and shake one final time. Then, dip your razor blade into rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) to disinfect it. Disinfecting your razor blade with rubbing alcohol will help sterilize and clean the blade of oils and grime.

How do you kill bacteria on a razor?

Turn that hot water all the way up The cheapest and hopefully always available is super hot water. The hotter the better. Turn off the cold water completely and turn the hot water all the way up. This should help kill a lot of bacteria and remove any pesky hairs and skin cells that might be trapped between the blades.

Can I reuse my razor?

Disposable razors are for limited use. In general, they can last three to 10 shaves, but the best indicator it’s time to replace a disposable razor is when the blades become dull. When you’re ready for a new razor blade, you throw away the entire razor and grab a new one.

Can you clean disposable razors?

Sharpening disposable razor blades So you’ll want to sharpen and clean the blades after each use. Once you have finished sharpening and cleaning the blades, give the razor a good rinse with hot water, shake off the excess water and store the razor, blades up to dry completely.

How do you sanitize a safety razor?

It’s commonly suggested to soak the razor parts in a diluted vinegar and water solution to help dissolve minerals and scum. You can try mixing one-part vinegar with four parts water and then soak the razor parts for ten minutes. Then use your rag or toothbrush to clean the razor.

Can you reuse safety razor blades?

Safety razor blades are the same as any standard razor blades. In the case of safety razors, these slot into the reusable housing. Instead of thrown the razor away (like you would with a disposable razor), or inserting a new cartridge, you simply replace the razor blade alone.

What can you do with old disposable razors?

Terracycle has partnered with Gillette to recycle all brands of disposable plastic razors and razor blade heads at no cost to the consumer. When you sign up for the program, the company will send you a mailer into which you pack the used razors and send to the company for recycling.