Thread: ? about using Barbicide

Guys,

Do you simply submerge the entire razor on a tub of barbicide? or would that damage the scales? I've been rubbing the blade down with a papertowel soaked in barbicide but I'd like to do amore thorough job.

Thanks,
Tom

I use a pipe cleaner with one end shaped into a "U". Dip that end in the Barbacide (Marvicide in my case; blended and kept in an old prescription container) and use it inside the scales. After 2-3 minutes dry with thin popsicle stick wrapped in clean paper towel especially the pivot area. The outside can be cleaned with the paper towel. The metal probably not need it as it will undergo Maas polishing or more agressive buffing depending on the condition.

Monte

If the scales are celluloid I'd be careful about submerging it in barbercide those type scales are mighty finicky material. I think I would use just soap and water in that case. Just about any other material you should be ok.

Originally Posted by tombuesing

Guys,

Do you simply submerge the entire razor on a tub of barbicide? or would that damage the scales? I've been rubbing the blade down with a papertowel soaked in barbicide but I'd like to do amore thorough job.

Thanks,
Tom

You need to soak the blade, but be careful about the scales. Plastic is no problem, but I would be careful about celluloid; it's tempermental stuff.

I use Clippercide (an aerosol intended for electric clippers), because it contains a lubricant. On a new (to me) edge I spray it until it covers the whole blade and drips. Then I put it aside for 15 minutes, after which I wipe it down. On blade that's just mine I spray it after use and wipe it softly, just to leave a fine coating of lubricant. The blade gets stored disinfected and lubed.

I only put the blade in. Barbicide can stain some metals (like Aluminum) and also some types of scales.

When I sterilize my razors, I open them up to a bit over 3/4 open and hang it over the rim of the jar and let it soak for about 10 minutes.