I always wondered if isopropyl alcohol would permanently discolor/tarnish a blade.
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I always wondered if isopropyl alcohol would permanently discolor/tarnish a blade.
OK, I'm going to try this one more time...
Using bleach to disinfect your razor is like using a bullet through your brain to eliminate your cancer.
If the disinfectant destroys your razor, then there is no point in disinfecting it. The concentration of bleach needed to disinfect your razor will VERY QUICKLY cause corrosion on your blade.
I use Oster Spray Disinfectant that I got from a local beauty supply as part of my initial cleaning. I spray all newly purchased razors following Oster's directions. The spray is then washed off with soap and water. This is my standard routine prior to honing or any restoration work.I also wipe down my razors with 90% alcohol prior to shaving.
No, it won't.
For about the past 8 years, I have been protecting my blades by dipping them in a solution of mineral oil in isopropyl alcohol in about a 1:200 ratio. I dip the razor and immediately remove it. The water is quickly evaporated with the alcohol and a thin layer of oil is left behind. I have never seen any discoloration from doing this and I do not think the oil would prevent discoloration or tarnish if the alcohol had any tendency to do so.
No. I don't think it did. Here's a pic of it in my album. You can see how shiny it is: http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...img0368-1.html
This is not an odd question. Who knows where a used razor has been? I recommend soaking it in hot mild soapy water for a while and then properly rinse & dry it. There is too much illness out there these days to gamble with the cleanliness of used hygenic tools.