Thread: My brush is getting waterproof ~ help!

Ok my silvertip is having a hard time soaking up water like it used to. I've seen you guys briefly mention a borax soak, etc. When I submerse it in hot water, I can see little air bubbles all over the bristles; it seems to be a soap scum thing. I know I shouldn't spray it with bathroom cleaner, but could you guys elaborate on a method to get it going again? Thanks

TP

My understanding is that the Borax soak should put things back in proper order.

Randy

Some time back , using Prell shampoo was recommended.


Check out shavemyface.com also. they are big on brushes.

Randy,

Good point. Using shampoo should be perfectly safe, afterall, it is hair!

Randy

Hi Randy,

If the shampoo doesn't do the trick, Ray at classicshaving.com is now selling a shaving brush cleaner specifically forumlated to help restore the water holding capacity of your brush. Here's the link:

http://tinyurl.com/7sc9u

Hal

I gave it a good shampooing this morning, we'll see how that works after it dries. I'll probably still grab some of that stuff from Ray, it sounds exactly like what I need. Thanks all.

The shampoo seems to have done the trick. I used Dove I think, whatever she has in the shower. At soaked up right quickly.

Besides a mild shampoo (hello, Johnsons), a follow-up with a simple hair conditioner will leave your brush better smelling and renew it's action ..... Hey, badger hair is, well, hair!


daviduthe