Thread: infection or disease from a used razor?

I would like to answer your question but I am not qualified to do so.

The answer I think is that you are more at risk using a razor that has been used by others or that is sent out for re sharpening than you are by using a throwaway razor or a new straight razor that has been sharpened on your own hones. But in a way that should be obvious.

I also feel that if you use common sense you should be OK, but this is the bit that I don't feel qualified to say.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Being in San Diego I bet you could find it..... Walk into the nearest tanning salon and politely ask the Gals there, I bet they just give you some...

hahahaha a little stereotpyical?jk its ok. i actually know of a couple salons in my neck of the city but most people just go to the beaches. but ill go and ask. my gf lives by a tanning salon so maybe ill go in this weekend.

There is a barber supply on 8th and Market that probably carries barbicide

Originally Posted by sharphands619

hahahaha a little stereotpyical?jk its ok. i actually know of a couple salons in my neck of the city but most people just go to the beaches. but ill go and ask. my gf lives by a tanning salon so maybe ill go in this weekend.

I thought it was " Stereotypicali "

OMG that was soooo bad, I can't believe I did just that

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Moises, I think that you should listen to your family's advice. These razors are completely unsanitary and very dangerous, not only for you, but for the rest of humanity as well. I suggest that you dispose of them safely. Tis is what you should do: pack them really well using bubble wrap. Very carefully put them in a priority mail envelope, using sterile gloves. Seal the envelope and mail it to me. ;-)

Now seriously, follow the advice of others.

Al raz.

Originally Posted by JMS

There is a barber supply on 8th and Market that probably carries barbicide

i was actually going to go today but i guess they close really early at like 3 or something. i get my hair cut at lefty's barber shop right across the street!!! they have a real old school thing going on there! infact thats where i also had my first straight razor experience!!! its a really neat place and in my opinion...the best place to chillax and come out looking clean. i get my hair cut there about every 3 weeks. hopefully ill be able to go sometime next week and make a stop at the barber suuply shop too.

Originally Posted by Alraz

Moises, I think that you should listen to your family's advice. These razors are completely unsanitary and very dangerous, not only for you, but for the rest of humanity as well. I suggest that you dispose of them safely. Tis is what you should do: pack them really well using bubble wrap. Very carefully put them in a priority mail envelope, using sterile gloves. Seal the envelope and mail it to me. ;-)

Now seriously, follow the advice of others.

Al raz.

hahaha you had my going scared there!

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

I think you have to qualify what is meant by ALL bacteria and viruses dying within a short time of exposure. How about the ones that form spores? Some dormant spores have been cultured after centuries.

Anthrax, for example, can live for many decades - not only as a dusty spore (remember the terrorist attacks?) but in animal products like bone. So sanding bone (or horn?) scales could liberate them into the air.

The spores of clostridium are resistant to antibacteriological agents and treatments.

Many other microbes produce spores that ate heat, drought and irradiation resistant.

The strength of alcohol used to inhibit or kill bacteria is also questionable. Methanol (50%) will kill dried E. Coli bacteria because it contains water - some high grade alcohols will not. In fact the higher percentages (90 - 99%) may be less effective than the lower concentrations: E. Coli when dried is not killed by alcohol in concentrations of 94% and 99%, even after 24 hours. The same goes for several staphylococcus species - and others, too. However, these results are not true for all species of bacteria.

As for viruses dying straight away outside the body - flu germs can live for 48 hours on surfaces. Polio virus can survive for between 24hrs and 5 days on glass or steel. Rhinovirus can survive for up 7 days on stainless steel. Hepatitus B can survive for up to 14 days on stainless steel. Some strains of herpes can survive for up 8 weeks outside the body. The conditions have to be taken into consideration though - how hot or cool it is, the ambient humidity of the air, the amount of UV from the sun, etc.

I'm not trying to be alarmist - I don't even think that there is a real threat if sensible precautions are taken - I just like to question sweeping statements!

Regards,
Neil

I contracted anthrax from a few of my antique razors but have since built up an immunity. You just have to consider it as one of those childhood illnesses.

Originally Posted by Wildtim

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thank you!!!! seriusly....this has been the nicest group of people! when i get older and have experience and knowledge in my hand , im going to make sure i lend a helping hand as well.