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    So.. after the elation of receiving my first bone handled razors, I sat down to give them a little protection with some 'INOX' spray (sprayed onto a tissue to wipe the razor).

    Within seconds I realised what a mistake that was..

    I wiped the tang and monkey tail, closed her up and watched in horror as this stuff wicked right into the pivot end of the bone scale - even though it was a just tiny amount - changing the colour and the opacity of it straight away!

    Ive had the pivot rapped in tissue paper overnight to perhaps soak it out again, but to no avail.

    An amateur mistake to be sure, i've had scales of most other common materials so didn't think to treat these bone ones any differently.

    I've found one or two other threads about similar problems (albeit with oil usually) but they seem to have died without any potential solutions being posted.

    If it comes to it, I would consider removing the scales to carry out what ever is necessary, boiling, soaping etc.

    So.. If anyone has any ideas or has found a solution for removing oil stains or synthetic lube stains they would be greatly, greatly appreciated!!

    Cheers!

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    I don't have a solution for you but bone is fairly porous. Who's to say shave soap & water won't do the same thing if it gets wet.
    Bone won't stay pristine & the pores in it fill with dirt. I soaked my vintage bone scales in Neatsfoot oil for 10 days. Yep, mottles the colour a little but conditions the bone, keeps it from drying & buffs up well. G'luck
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    Another way out of this is to wrap the razor in tissue and put it on a warm radiator. The slight heat will help sweat the oil out.

    I use this technique to get excess oil out of the wood on my guns, as one in particular does tend to soak it up!

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    Do not if it will help or not. I have some granite counter tops that had picked up some staining from oils and juices prior to my being able to get it sealed. I was able to pickup a cleaner for it that actually goes on as a paste - its suppose to work on porus materials. It looks like it is made from a chalk type material. You cover it with plastic wrap for a few hours after you applyi it and it absorbs the staining. It actually worked quite well and the paste is easily cleaned off by wiping and a little water.. It may work on bone. I don't think it will hurt - it seems like it is a very inert material.

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