Welcome from SE Washington State USA.
While being down under may seem to have a disadvantage you are in luck as Oz is also down under and does an excellent job with straight razors including honing.
You can send him a PM (Personal Message) here:
https://straightrazorpalace.com/members/onimaru55.html
As has been mentioned the 70% alcohol is better as it does take longer to evaporate/thus killing more 'bugs' in the process.