Thread: rubbing alcohol & rust

I haven't seen any first hand evidence either, but I have seen loads of threads where people make it sound like the end of the world is near. I guess what it sounds like here is a quick wipe with alcohol is sufficient to reduce the risk and a 5 minute soak is overkill. I get it, good to know.

Come to think of it I just started seeing this staining problem arise after switching from Flitz to Maas. Perhaps that is the culprit. Just got some new blades in, guess I will use process of elimination to see what it is. Thanks everyone.

You can look at this thread, you will note that the conclusion was left off as I gave up with all the "Expert" opinions very early on, seemed nobody really cared as to what the actual results were they just wanted to talk..

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ol-razors.html

Needless to say don't soak razors in Isopropyl alcohol, dip them and let them air dry, then give them an oil wipe down or wax

Here is another twist or actually an old twist

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...-do-wrong.html

Be very careful playing with harsh chemicals and scales

Originally Posted by groovyd

I haven't seen any first hand evidence either, but I have seen loads of threads where people make it sound like the end of the world is near. I guess what it sounds like here is a quick wipe with alcohol is sufficient to reduce the risk and a 5 minute soak is overkill. I get it, good to know.

It's the Internet after all, folks.

Now ponder this: are there any living organisms that can survive on dust particles and mineral-rich inorganic materials.. or man-made synthetics? Does soaking them or keeping them damp most of the time allow them to.. quietly proliferate? [looks around worriedly]

Originally Posted by groovyd

Come to think of it I just started seeing this staining problem arise after switching from Flitz to Maas. Perhaps that is the culprit. Just got some new blades in, guess I will use process of elimination to see what it is. Thanks everyone.

So flitz leaves a cleaner end-reacted pseudo-tarnish?