Thread: How I'm Sterilizing My Razors

i have done tattooing since 1992.... i have a pretty good knowledge of sterilization..... and disinfecting.... altho now i work as a mechanic for american airlines...

personally i use barbicide... i have also done a bleach/water dip for a minute or so with no ill effects.....

bleach kills everything....

Originally Posted by paco664

i have done tattooing since 1992.... i have a pretty good knowledge of sterilization..... and disinfecting.... altho now i work as a mechanic for american airlines...

personally i use barbicide... i have also done a bleach/water dip for a minute or so with no ill effects.....

bleach kills everything....

Bleach falls in the same category as peroxide

Originally Posted by scripps.edu

Bleach is corrosive. "Bleach can drill a hole through stainless steel," says Curriden, "that's why it's important to wipe down metal surfaces with water or ethanol after treating them with bleach." For delicate metal instruments, consider avoiding bleach altogether and using a different kind of disinfectant, such as ethanol..

While bleach can be powerful, Curriden notes it has a kinder, gentler side. "What do bleach and the beach have in common?" he asks. "Salt water—liquid bleach starts as salt water and degrades into salt water. When using bleach for disinfection, you want to make sure you're not using salt water."

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Originally Posted by Brighty83

I have read a few times that peroxide is not good for razors. Apparently it is corrosive.

Sterilization - Straight Razor Place Wiki
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...alcohol-5.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...ization-2.html

But for an up side you can wash you vegetables and marinade you meat with it.

Originally Posted by wisegeek.com

A 1/4 cup (about 60 ml) of hydrogen peroxide bleach diluted into a full sink of water is believed to be an effective e-coli cleaner for vegetables. Also, by using equal parts of 3% hydrogen peroxide bleach and water it is possible to make a meat marinade.

What is Peroxide Bleach?

lol, bags not giving that one a try!

I've had quite enough issues with my digestive tract of late, I think I'll be giving that one a miss.

Originally Posted by MickRussell

I've had quite enough issues with my digestive tract of late, I think I'll be giving that one a miss.

I heard, I hope your ok mate! I only passed the thread about 5 minutes ago.

It'll sort out eventually. Right now anti-biotics are my friend. Not so much greasy food, apparently.

bleach removes grease doesn't it? Maybe its just what the doctor ordered!

But really, I hope it all works out in the end!

Originally Posted by paco664

i have done tattooing since 1992.... i have a pretty good knowledge of sterilization..... and disinfecting.... altho now i work as a mechanic for american airlines...

personally i use barbicide... i have also done a bleach/water dip for a minute or so with no ill effects.....

bleach kills everything....

According to the CDC it is not proven that Hepatitis C, nor HIV, is killed by bleach.

This is a good read:

http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm

There is a lot on here about Hepatitis, HIV etc. What about tetanus and how is that killed?

Wouldn't high carbon steel be prone to tetanus due to how easy it rusts etc?

I'm actually due for my next shot (i think) and most adults that i know don't get there repeats until they cut themselves.

Originally Posted by Brighty83

There is a lot on here about Hepatitis, HIV etc. What about tetanus and how is that killed?

Wouldn't high carbon steel be prone to tetanus due to how easy it rusts etc?

I'm actually due for my next shot (i think) and most adults that i know don't get there repeats until they cut themselves.

That's a fantastic observation and one of the reasons I started (and stirred the pot!) on this thread. There are lots of viruses, many of which have not been isolated by scientists, that are transmitted by humans in various way. Using a sharp instrument on yourself that has the potential to cause open wounds and was used by another human is probably a pretty good vector for viral things, don't you think? I think it's good to ask lots of questions and be overly paranoid on this topic. This is grown up stuff, and as I said before my wife see lots of John Wayne types in the hospital, most regretting their ignorance.

Remember in 2003 there was a pandemic called SARS. That virus was not isolated and labeled till around 2004, after many, many deaths.

Did you know the fatality rate of tetanus is about 10%? One rusty blade that has the spores, a slip while cleaning, and you have a serious problem if you haven't been vaccinated.

As Andy Grove said: Only the paranoid survive.