Thread: How to Sterilize a Straight Razor?

Thanks neighbour, can u tell how do u polish and what do u use to polish the razor? and by sanding do u mean sand paper??
sorry i am new to this

Well I use wet and dry paper and do it by hand then I use Autosol metal polish, I probably will get some abrasive "stuff" for use with a Dremel type of rotary tool but I'm still looking into what to get.

Where abouts in Somerset are you I live a bit south of Bath but work in Wincanton.

ok I remember reading somewhere not to use autosol and other abresive stuff but if you used and its fine then i shall give a try with the £6 nameless razor. I am in Taunton.

I don't worry about sterilizing my razors. I figure that if I get a disease from them, it's a disease I already have.

I don't really think you want to sterilize, only disinfect. sterilization takes harsh chemicals or heat. Alcohol is a very good hard surface disinfectant.

I use grain alcohol after each use. It's not for disinfecting purposes, but to help evaporate any water that may be lurking on the blade.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

I use grain alcohol after each use. It's not for disinfecting purposes, but to help evaporate any water that may be lurking on the blade.

I've tried grain alcohol after shaving before as well. Only problem was I couldn't remember where I put the razor.

Originally Posted by Theseus

I've tried grain alcohol after shaving before as well. Only problem was I couldn't remember where I put the razor.

Lol. Yeah, It may not have been the best use for the remaining grain. It isn't legal in PA.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

Lol. Yeah, It may not have been the best use for the remaining grain. It isn't legal in PA.

It's not legal in Ohio either, but I have a source.

Well, one first needs a stainless steel razor, then one needs to haft it with stainless steel scales, then one needs an autoclave. Then you wash it in hot soapy water, making sure you get all the visible crud off, and then you sterilize it in the autoclave. And now the razor is clean until it touches your strop or your face.

good shaving...