Thread: How to clean pivot area between handles?

I am sure this has been discussed on here before, but how do I clean the pivot area between the handles around the pin,and on the blade? I have a vintage razor and I can't get any sort of tool in there to clean, and don't know if there is anything to soak the razor in that would not damage the blade.

I've heard of guys using flat dental floss. I have used Scrubbing Bubbles and a soft toothbrush and a Q-Tip with the end flattened with a hammer.

Try to make a very narrow flap wheel using a piece of sandpaper stick into a split mandrel.

Depends on what you're trying to clean. Any removable gunk could use toothpick, dental floss, metal nail file, bend the tooth on a dinner fork, etc. If it's rust then i always remove the pin and sand. That's the only way to permanently remove rust.

Try using some green braided fishing line (Spiderwire) if you have any on hand, maybe dip it in some mass first.

I have only one way to clean and shine the pivot area. I remove the pin and buff the blade then repin.

bj

Thanks to all! Some good ideas here.

Pfeifenputzer ... I don't know the english word!?

A pipe brush?

Foto:
Pfeifenputzer, Chenilledraht, Biegeplüsch

Originally Posted by Carioca

Pfeifenputzer ... I don't know the english word!?

A pipe brush?

Foto:
Pfeifenputzer, Chenilledraht, Biegeplüsch

Pipe cleaner in the US

I unpin my razors, but perhaps abrasive cord would work for you.