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Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting a Gillette "New" with gold and copper finish? I wouldn't want to use something that will destroy the plating. I'm specifically talking about what to do before the first use (since all of these are used, of course), but tips on regular cleaning and maintenance would be appreciated as well. Thanks!
Toothbrush and some simple green
That'll work,,,,:beer2:
I use a toothbrush to clean my old Gillette adjustable; dry-scrubbing it works well. For stubborn stains I rub it with some baking soda.
Scrubbing Bubbles works well and kills most of the germs that would be on it. I just let it soak until the bubbles disappear (a few minutes) then scrub with a toothbrush, rinse and you're done.
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Tell you what I do. I buy a bottle of the Scrubbing Bubbles pump spray. Pour the liquid into a rubbermaid container large enough to hold a long handled DE, such as a Merkur 39C, but not much larger. So that the contents of the one jug will completely cover the DE. I soak in that for 3 to 5 minutes. Give it a going over with a soft toothbrush and rinse thoroughly. After using the SB in the container the airtight lid will preserve it for further use.
I once left a German made Slant from before WWll in the mix for an hour or so. Got side tracked doing other things. Took the plating off. So keep an eye on the clock. For adjustable or TTO razors after rinsing I might drop the razor in another container of mineral oil and leave it overnight. Let the lubricant get all through the thing.
I've been told that the best thing to clean a gold plate razor with is Windex, and maybe a soft toothbrush. I've done this with a number of them and so far so good.
Windex seems quite popular in the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
Some even put it one zits not sure if I am spelling it right though.
Did the same Jim to a Hoffritz slant,Thats when I started using simple green in a small ultrasonic.
You're up early Bill. I've got a couple of ultrasonics and I'll give that a try the next time I have a grungy acquisition. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
4 A.M. every day,I actually hate to sleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
On most Gillettes scrubbing bubbles work great as they are made out of solid brass.
The hoffritz I destroyed was plated pot metal.SBs being on the caustic side reacted with the pot metal and really ate it up:(
Same here. That pre-WWll slant was pot metal. Probably made when Germany was reserving brass for building their war machine. Most of the earlier, as well as the post war slants are brass IME. I probably wouldn't have lost the plating if I hadn't left it in the soup too long. Woulda, shoulda, coulda ........ :boohoo: ........... :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Pixel, do you dilute the simple green?
No,I use it straight.Simple green is interesting stuff.Back when I started in medicine (early 60s) it was known as green soap and was used in our dog lab as a surgical prep, so it has some anti bacterial propertys yet is also non toxic to humans and the environment.Quote:
Originally Posted by MBR1965
You can actually brush your teeth with it (I have).
Well, I don't know if I'll be leaving my toothpaste behind, but perhaps I'll try it on the razor. :rofl2: Thanks for the help!
Tincture of Green Soap has been used in tattooing , to prep customers, and to wash off ink/blood, a the tattooing progresses for decades. Still in use today by most pro tattooers.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I wonder how SB would work on skivvies? I'll have to get some.
