Thread: My New Razors Arrived!

Okay, I've got three or four razors sitting in bleach at the moment. How long am I supposed to leave them in there?

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

Okay, I've got three or four razors sitting in bleach at the moment. How long am I supposed to leave them in there?

Bleach isn't known to 100% effectively kill aids if that's what you're worried about. though some places make that claim.

2 simple things that seem to be fool proof. and then some basic info on the aids virus, which is one of the most resilient transmitted diseases we worry about. as always in matters of this nature, what you do is your own responsibility. this is just for informational purposes only

1) 10 minutes in a peroxide alcohol (50/50) mixture has always killed aids and most other pathogens of grave concern according to released studies I've read.

2) a simple, non chemical way to kill EVERY pathogen if you don't have chemicals, again according to studies read:
a. get a cup of hot water and a cup of ice water. the hot water shouldn't need to exceed standard tap heats but freshly boiled if you're concerned
b. dunk in hot for 5 seconds, then in cold for 5 seconds, completely submerging blade and areas of concern each dunk. Repeat numerous times. (at least 10 full rounds, the more the better).
c. completely dry dunked item and let set for at least 20 minutes.

The idea behind the dunking method is that the extremely fast temperature changes are such a shock to pathogens that they cannot survive. SO common sense would say dunk, hold 5 seconds, switch fast, hold 5, switch fast, repeat repeatedyly

Some info I've read on the Aids Virus (again only for info purposes):
-Aids cannot live long outside the body.
-10 minutes before use is the safety margin recommended when cleaning and using a public toilet that MAY have dried blood deposits
-Aids cannot be transmitted via spit or insects (drinking from your friend's gf's cousin's lover's glass wont infect you unless s/he bled into it)

Originally Posted by RichZ

In todays day and age if barbicide was effective why do numerous states ban shaving in barber shops without disposable blades? I would not chance it.
But you can do what you want.

The reason is the strop. You can always pop razors into Barbicide, but what do you do about the strop?

This stuff is proven and I would trust it more than just alcohol. Bleach might be OK, but I'd worry about damage to the razor or irritating the skin.

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

You guys are worrying me. I hope I don't have AIDS.

That would be the least of your concerns. THe AIDS virus dies very quickly when exposed to the air.

Originally Posted by RichZ

In todays day and age if barbicide was effective why do numerous states ban shaving in barber shops without disposable blades? I would not chance it.
But you can do what you want.

Go to King Research and see what they say about the stuff. It's certified for just about anything living.

I can assure you, as a soon to be doctor (10 months left!), that you are perfectly safe from the AIDS virus. If youre worried about Hepatitis etc. then a simple alcohol rub should do the trick but it sounds like the steps you've taken are much more than that anyway so you should be fine.

Yeah, I hope so, Doc.

As I mentioned, the blade wasn't tarnished at all when I got it; but I still scrubbed it with soap and water using a tooth brush. It was then wiped clean with a cloth. After that, I submerged the blade in boiling water for thirty seconds to a minute and then wiped it again.

Oh, and after hearing about the bleaching method people here seem to rely on, I soaked the blade in Javex for five or six minutes.

Originally Posted by max_incognito

. . . as a soon to be doctor (10 months left!), . . .

I sure hope you intend to be a real doctor and not just another legalized drug dealer with a prescription pad like all the frigging idiots I've been to lately are.

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

Yeah, I hope so, Doc.

As I mentioned, the blade wasn't tarnished at all when I got it; but I still scrubbed it with soap and water using a tooth brush. It was then wiped clean with a cloth. After that, I submerged the blade in boiling water for thirty seconds to a minute and then wiped it again.

Oh, and after hearing about the bleaching method people here seem to rely on, I soaked the blade in Javex for five or six minutes.

It sounds like you'll survive, Relax!

Originally Posted by FUD

I sure hope you intend to be a real doctor and not just another legalized drug dealer with a prescription pad like all the frigging idiots I've been to lately are.

Don't blame the doctors. Everyone's looking for a magic pill every time something goes wrong. It's the nature of modern life. We've been spoiled by all the conveniences.