Thread: sanitation.

thanks, dude.

Outstanding dedication! Your treatment was probably an overkill. I think that you are, most likely, ok. However, the following link provides evidence that some micro organisms can lay dormant for a long time:

Ancient Yeast Reborn in Modern Beer : Discovery News

This is a cool example because the weevil is believed to be 45.000.000 old but there are others. By no means, this article suggests that your razor is not "germ free" now. The conditions of the covered beetle and your razor are certainly different. And as far as I know, no pathogens have been recultured this way.

Al raz.

Originally Posted by Alraz

Outstanding dedication! Your treatment was probably an overkill. I think that you are, most likely, ok. However, the following link provides evidence that some micro organisms can lay dormant for a long time:

Great. Now he is going to melt and re-forge the blade to be safe...

Most virus's exposed to well oxygen and what not will be destroyed rather quickly Hep C is one thats known to last about the longest and it is widely accepted to essentially be inactive after 7 days. Spore forming bacteria however can survive in that form for unknown lengths of time. However in the small amount any could possibly be on the razor (not to mention how they got there did someone dip the razor in highly contaminated milk full of Bacillus Cereus before putting it away? :-P) Unless your severely immunocompromised your immune system should take care of it. Honestly if a razor that hasn't been used in years I'd be more worried about the organisms on my SKIN but... doesn't hurt to be prudent do a search for barbicide/autoclaving etc. lots of existing threads on this...

i use this it smells good and does the job.i spray and leave it alone 10 minuts then wipe it out blade.hope helps