Cleaning your DE

**PWillis** · 05-12-2011, 04:04 AM

Just got my first DE in and its a Merkur 34C HD. My question is how on earth do you keep these things clean?

**Muguser** · 05-12-2011, 04:55 AM

I usually use my sink to give the razor a good "swish" while shaving after each pass. I will just clean it when I change the blade after 3 uses or so to prevent excessive buildup.
If it is a razor that I bought used, I will use an old toothbrush and some soapy water on it, and then soak it in my sink with a mix of Lysol disinfectant, and hot water for 10 minutes or so.

**PhatMan** · 05-12-2011, 06:38 AM

PWillis,

With each blade change, give the razor a rub with a micro-fibre cloth - focus attention to under the head plate and the support plate - this will keep the soap scum down.

Once a week use a general purpose bathroom cleaner spray - I use CIF. In the US you could use 'Scrubbing Bubbles'.

Spray the razor with the cleaner, let it sit for about 10 - 30 minutes, then scrub gently with an old toothbrush and rinse with hot water.

You should be good to go

NOTE : Keep away from 'lime scale remover' types of cleaners as these have phosphoric acid in them.

Good luck and good shaving !

Have fun !

regards

Russ

**Books** · 05-18-2011, 07:36 AM

I use a denture brush and scrubbing bubbles. The denture brush is bigger then a toothbrush and has firmer bristles then a toothbrush, and has a pointed side to really get into the cracks and crevices.

**tonycraigo** · 05-18-2011, 07:46 AM

On the advise of my dentist, I got one of those Oral B battery operated toothbrushes. When he mentioned it I had visions of a 50 dollar montrosity that would take up half the bathroom, but when I got to the supermarket I saw one when passing by... it's a toothbrush, with a battery... for $6.99!

I've been using my Dad's 1960 Fat Boy occasionally and I'm getting another one of those new fangled toofer brushes to use on the DE.

**Firefighter2** · 05-18-2011, 08:25 PM

I just use hot water and a corner of paper towel, works fine.

**Str8Raz0r** · 06-12-2011, 08:17 AM

If mine gets a bit grubby I use a bit of white vinegar and bicarb for 10 mins or so and then hit it with the wife's toothbrush

**MickR** · 06-12-2011, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r

If mine gets a bit grubby I use a bit of white vinegar and bicarb for 10 mins or so and then hit it with the wife's toothbrush

I'm gonna tell her you said that now...

Mick

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