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Thread: Cleaning vintage safety razors
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11-20-2012, 03:59 PM #11
A solution of warm 50-50 vinegar and water works well to get rid of soap scum. HOWEVER, it must be limited to about 5 minutes and then neutralized with a soap like Spic and Span and then rinsed well; a few tries and the razor will be clean. A pipe cleaner really gets into the areas which are hard to get at like the mechanism of an adjustable TTO.
~Richard
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11-20-2012, 04:25 PM #12
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Thanked: 30I neglected to recommend my cleaning method -
Boil the razors in hot water and a few tablespoons of baking soda. I use toothpaste and hot water on a cheese cloth to clean the surfaces. When you finish with the scrubbing, boil again in just hot water to clean off remain toothpaste.
*** Never let the razor sit directly on the bottom of the pot - the direct heat can leave burn marks on the razor. If this happens, new plating will be necessary to get rid of the markings.Last edited by jumbojohnny; 11-20-2012 at 04:28 PM.
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