Thread: Ultrasonic Bath?

I use an ultrasonic to clean my gear amongst other things. Mine is a heated unit and IMO does really help extract more for restoring. One thing that should be mentioned before you send them off, clean them with a brush first. The more debris you can remove by hand the better the ultrasonic will work.

Also, if you have the chance to use one or can afford one (at this point, I hope you have another reason for an ultrasonic so you get your monies worth) get an ultrasonic with the ability to change sound waves in cycles. These will clean more aggressively in one cycle and gentle (more detailed areas) in another. Some units, such as the one Jay Leno uses, has the ability to manually or auto set the sound waves.

Everything mentioned in this thread is excellent information.

For DEs and razors with no scales I use Aqua 2000. It cleans really well but just be ready to hit the polishers afterward. This chemical strips off buffing compounds.
Everyday cleaning I use the detergent Carrie has mentioned.
For razor pulled from the depths of the ocean I use other chemicals I won't mention so people won't get any bad ideas to use it and ruin a razor.
There are a vast amount of ways to mix solutions that work but be careful as some can damage the razor or DE.

When you are done, be sure to rinse well. If you use Aqua 2000 or any other buffing compound stripper be sure to rinse by hand and never use the ultrasonic with normal water for the rinse, if you do it will accelerate the rusting. Trust me, I saw it happen with one of my razors in just under a minute in the tank.

For the DE you have mentioned, I have a redtip that was run through the heated tank using Aqua 2000 solution and it never harmed the red paint.

I hope this helps you out.

Ultrasonics are fun!