Thread: Cleaning of brush

I clean my brushes 1x a year whether they need it or not and they never do but I do it just for GPs. I use the Classic stuff which is basically Borax. The hair always feels nice and soft afterwards but my brushes perform perfectly anyway and there is no residue or smell for that matter even after a year of use. I think the key is ensuring your brushes are thoroughly rinsed out after each use and I mean thoroughly and soft water doesn't hurt either.

I had put out a thread somewhere asking if your brushes smell from the soap you use and many said yes they do. Mine have no smell whats so ever.

I think we should have somewhere great video how to clean up brush. if my memory not mistaken should be some hair shampoo,vinegar, etc.check video section you may find.
gl

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

I think we should have somewhere great video how to clean up brush. if my memory not mistaken should be some hair shampoo,vinegar, etc.check video section you may find.
gl

Here is a FAQ on cleaning a shaving brush from Em's Place with a video link in the text. I agree with Nelson and I just rinse mine out very well after each use and so far so good.

+1 on the borax. I think I picked it up from the video's Jimmy recommended. It should be available (Borax) in your local market, 20 mule team Borax...If you cannot find it, I will gladly send you some, you pay postage....

Rich

My brush has been used for over a year and it is in great condition. I think its a combination of a gentle shaving soap, whole house water filter, and a thorough rinse after each shave.

I keep looking at it for any type of build up and nothing. It feels just as good as Day 1. Despite all this, it will get a Borax cleaning soon.

An intersting note on Borax. In death valley with the early minors, looking for the precious metals and such, Borax was the most mined and the most profitable.

Pabster

Really? I had no idea Borax even had to be mined. Weird.

Originally Posted by jimmyman

Really? I had no idea Borax even had to be mined. Weird.

Yes...After all, it is a mineral.

With regard to earlier posts about using Borax to clean shaving brushes...That makes a lot of sense. Borax softens water, which boosts the cleaning power of detergents. That's why it is sold in the detergent section of supermarkets, etc. My wife has used it for years when washing clothes.