cleaning old DEs

**decraew** · 11-09-2010, 02:50 PM

Hi all,

I've purchased several vintage DEs. Some are clearly nickeled but have lost their lustre: do you know what's the best way to clean them ?
On my straights I use Maas, but I'm not certain this is not too agressive on nickeled steel (don't want to lose the plating).

Maybe this is more a 'workshop' item but 99.99% of the stuff over there is about straights, so i decided to put it in here.

Thanks !!
Wim

**CarrieM** · 11-09-2010, 03:17 PM

Spray them down with scrubbing bubbles and let sit for a half hour or so. Rinse in hot water and repeat if needed. Using and old toothbrush to get out some of the stubborn stuff works well also.

**decraew** · 11-09-2010, 03:21 PM

Thanks!

I actually had to look that up because I didn't know 'scrubbing bubbles' is actually a product !?

I'll try to find an equivalent product over in Europe ...

**thebigspendur** · 11-09-2010, 04:06 PM

I'd try any liquid dish soap and a toothbrush and it might work just as well.

**decraew** · 11-09-2010, 05:10 PM

... basically nothing abrasive then.
Okay, can do.

**PhatMan** · 11-10-2010, 07:44 AM

decraew,

The CIF bathroom/shower cleaners are very similar to Scrubbing Bubbles.

I have used the CIF cleaners on my safety razors with excellent results

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

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