Welcome. It sounds like you got great advice from the guy you got your gear from. A second razor is plus to have also. My personal method to clear lather and whiskers off my blade is toilet paper. I let a strip hang off the shelf or counter, with something heavy enough to keep it there. I find rinsing takes a longer to do. Thats all. Best of all, when I'm done with the shave- Flush. Done. Easy. Another thing, if my razor gets wet in the pivot area- blow dryer. You'll find your own method soon enough. Best of luck.-J