I was just wandering if alcohol is the best disinfectant for vintage razors, or does someone recommend something else? Thanks.
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I was just wandering if alcohol is the best disinfectant for vintage razors, or does someone recommend something else? Thanks.
I use this Memorael.
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ANDIS COOL CARE PLUS CLIPPER BLADE SPRAY
* Five-in-One formula is a coolant, disinfectant, lubricant, cleaner, and rust preventative
* Get clean, cool, lubricated blades in one easy step without removing them from the clipper!
* The disinfectant is a virucide, fungicide, batericide and tuberculocide
* Special SureGrip™ sculpted can is easy to hold and the high pressure comfort tip nozzle sprays hair out of the blade teeth
Under $7 dollars for a large aerosol can.
I'd go with the above, or a similar product "Clippercide." Alcohol is a very weak disinfectant, more of a bacteriostatic than a "cide" (slows the bugs down rather than kills them) and will not address serious bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis and HIV which could be a concern on a used "vintage" blade.
Dilute 10% bleach would be best, but I've had bad luck mixing bleach and straight razors in the past. But YMMV.
Scott
So do you just spray this baby and wipe or do you leave it on?
Per the directions, you leave it on. It contains an anti-corrosion/rust ingredient. Plus, the dry time allows full disinfection of buggies.
Scott
Where do you get it?
In my area, Sally's Beauty Supply. I'd guess any beauty or barber supply would have it. Or, pet grooming supply like Petsmart Petco.
Scott
I bought mine from ebay Russel. Just type in "ANDIS COOL CARE PLUS CLIPPER BLADE SPRAY".Quote:
Originally Posted by Russel Baldridge
In a previous post, if I remember right, the HIV virus can only live approx. eight (8) minutes in an aerobic environment. For some reason when I read this it stuck in my mind. Somebody please correct me if I am wrong.
stick that blade in the bleach bottle
You are correct. HIV is a very fragile virus and does not survive long away from live tissue. Hep B & C virus is much tougher and will remain viable longer and is more of a concern. BUT...why take any chances?Quote:
Originally Posted by str8razor
Scott
+1. bleach will kill anything. iodine will also work. be sure not to leave it in too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by geoffreyt
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Originally Posted by str8razor
That is true as long as the environment is non-porous. I do not know the time frame on the Hep-series of viruses, but what str8razor says about HIV is correct, as far as I know. This is why it is almost impossible to contract it from toilet seats or barware.
I've been using clippercide since I've started using straights. I got mine from TBBS but you can also get it on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Clippercide-Disi...2em118Q2el1247
Kind regards,