Thread: Razor Care - Extreme Staining

Interesting, would have never suspected the tape itself. Anything specific to look for on the tape?

I have had the same issue as Russ describes. Can't remember which brands of tape, but they were just cheap electricians tapes, probably 'no-name' tapes. It's a bit of a job finding out just what is in the tape, as the backings and adhesives cover a wide range of chemicals, including acetates and sulphides.

That was a long, long while ago though. Since using the Scotch £M tape I have had no more issues. It lasts longer (thicker), sticks better and is quite wear-resistant for tape. It does leave a very tenacious sticky residue at times though, but oil or wax soon sees this off.

Sometimes it is the water itself. Well water can differ significantly in pH value and mineral content to mains water, mins water can contain a lot of chlorine, and water softeners can also add undesirable things, like too much salt in the water. In this case it is the tape holding the water to the blade along with a little associated 'creep' of water at the edge of the tape that causes the staining. Sometimes adding a little carbonate (Baking Soda/Bicarb/Bicarbonate of Soda/Sodium Bicarbonate) helps, especially if the water is very acidic.

Regards,
Neil

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Thanks for all your help.
Indeed it was the tape.