10 Tips to NOT Destroy Your Double Edge Safety Razors!

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If you've made far too many of these mistakes and need some help visit our service page!
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0:00 Introduction
0:34 No Barbicide
1:37 No Metal Polish
3:16 No Dropping
4:25 No Garage Tools
5:47 Mineral Oil Only
6:46 No Boiling
7:49 No Vinegar
8:45 Detergent Only
9:26 Dry Your Blade
10:58 No Dishwasher
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We first clean your razor in our industrial ultrasonic machine to remove any soap scum, mineral deposits and grime. Disassembly is carried out for the best results whenever possible.
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Mechanical adjustments are made to ensure the best functionality of your razor.
We carry out any painting that is needed - numbers on adjusters, tips on super speeds and black handles. We use color-matched powder coating that exactly replicates the original factory colors and process.
Razors are again cleaned and sanitized before being lubricated and mailed back home. We include a free Polishing Cloth that will safely keep the shine on your vintage find!
Why It Matters
Professionally servicing means you'll get the best shaves possible knowing that your razor is functioning as it was designed to. Eliminate common problems that affect shaving performance such as:
Bent guards
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@MDR-hn2yz 3 года назад

10 years DE shaving here, and yeah, I have violated all of these rules at least once😳 good info👍

@avim4896 3 года назад

I swear there is no other reviewer out there who can explain with class like Matt 👍

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

Thx 😊

@Minime163 Год назад

He murdered the poor razor infront of the whole world😢😢😢

@stevoc4023 3 года назад

Possible number 11. Dont overtighten when you change blades. A lesson learned from experience. . . . I pulled the threaded piece from the cap on a DE89.

@MrPleers 2 года назад

Especially with razors made from zamak, it may kill te razor.

@xchalibur77 3 года назад

"Let it breathe" I guess that some people are minimum just lazy. After every shave I open my razors and throughly clean them. I love getting every day my beautiful and sparkling razor and shave uninteropted by anyone.

@generalpatzer6893 3 года назад

I baby my vintage DE razors and take out the blades to dry after every shave and then clean the razor so it's shiny again...LOL!

@jtoo6060 3 года назад

I shave in the shower, and I always thoroughly dry my Slim razor with a paper towel inside and out and put it away in a dry drawer.

@MossJenks 3 года назад

Meh. These things have been in use for over 100 years. "The men who built America", the men who fought on both sides of two world wars, the men who landed on the moon. Collecting old ones IS a fun hobby and part of the fun is babying them. But to 100's of millions of men it's just a tool, not a hobby. They were built to be durable.

@xchalibur77 3 года назад

@@MossJenks yes you are right, if we would all, be rich. But if you spend a lot, of your hard earn money, you don't see it as a tool anymore and it becomes your "baby"

@emmanuelortiz3983 2 года назад

For the past 9 years I went to the barbershop so they do my beard that being said, today I shaved myself with disposable razors, the feeling of shaving again for almost ten years it's weird. So I went bananas on the internet and buy a Vikings blade emperor emoji or something like that, I hope to get it on Friday or Saturday, but watching all the cares that takes kinda reminds me why I decided to someone else take care for my beard .... Wish me luck

@JohnHartConductor 3 года назад

Happy New Year, folks! I feel your frustration, Matt. FWIW, I had to make a similar announcement every year as a middle school band director on how NOT to destroy your instrument! You’d be amazed at the many imaginative ways students (and parents, mainly MANLY dads) irretrievably mangled their instruments. One year, I had a macho dad try to pull a stick mouthpiece from a trumpet by clamping the whole thing in his vice grip, and pulling with his Robogrip pliers. The mouthpiece stayed in the leadpipe, but he ripped the leadpipe and tuning slide branch right off the horn, and crushed the valve assembly to boot. The thing was literally ripped in half. Seriously, I have a specialized mouthpiece puller that would have done it safely in 5 seconds. But noooo - trumpet destroyed! 😖

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

Wow!

@ryangatien6615 3 года назад

I'm proud of my safety razor hobby and thanks to channels like this, the hobby will be preserved until well after I die. (And that's a long long time!)

@302JH 3 года назад

Had to save this video... even though I wouldn’t do some of these, but I often wondered how you would clean a vintage razor. Learned something new today. Thank you!

@johnm9169 3 года назад

Thanks, Matt. These are awesome tips. You probably (hopefully) just saved a large number of vintage, never to be made again razors, from destruction. This video is a must watch for all wet shavers.

@monchitos3 3 года назад

Happy new year! Great video and thanks for the information. It's nice to know some of these things, I honestly really didn't know.

@BartBuzz 3 года назад

Happy New Year!!! Thanks for confirming that I'm smarter than I thought. Never used Barbicide or metal polishes. I've always dried my blade after every shave and I clean my razor using an old toothbrush and dish detergent when needed. Food-safe mineral oil is the only lubricant I use.

@sed6 2 года назад

Great stuff! Just learning DE shaving and your channel and content and knowledge is amazing! Your presentation style is fantastic too!

@z-best8003 3 года назад

Thanks for the education I’ve been doing it wrong. You put on the right path

@bradleyc8414 3 года назад

Howdy Matt! Great tips to protect our shave den equipment from unnecessary damage. 🙏🏼

@gingebrien2408 Год назад

Such a phenomenal review of what not to do. 😁 I’m really glad I listened prior to receiving my reconditioned replated nickel Fat Boy. And I took your advice, I do clean and dry the razor & blade each time I use it. The tip to leave the razor blade loose between uses was brilliant. 😁 just one of your million of fans.

@CrescentInfinity 3 года назад

I read from a few razor instructions not to screw your handle too tight, especially on an adjustable. It may wear the threading. Hope you have a good year Matt!

@MartinOcando 3 года назад

I've made some of those mistakes, but have not done any significant damage on my razors. My cleaning routine is basically an old toothbrush and liquid had soap. Works great. For the blade, I simply have a magnetic base on my bathroom mirror and put the blade there to air dry. Never had issues with blades rusting on my razors.

@ThePenskeman 3 года назад

I recently obtained another British Aristocrat Junior at a Flea market. It was very dirty and stiff to open. I put a drop of Dawn detergent inside and then soaked it for an hour in hot water and Dawn. Stiffness was gone and a little scrub with tooth paste and it's like brand new! Happy New Year and thanks for all the great videos!

@generalpatzer6893 3 года назад

Excellent advice! I just got a 1955 Gillette flare tip in excellent mechanical condition but it was covered in years of neglect and soap scum. After cleaning it with hot water, dishwasher liquid and an old toothbrush it cleaned up nicely. I then simply buffed the cap with an old sock and it shined right up! Thanks for confirming my thoughts on boiling the razor or using abrasive polishing compounds. It's simply not necessary.

@tonyhicks2503 Год назад

I just bought a late 50s English Gillette flare tip Rocket two days ago. Found it on the back of a shelf of junk in an antique store in perfect condition but it could still use a good cleaning. Think I'll give it a gentle scrub today with some Dawn dish detergent and a soft toothbrush and then buff it with an old sock. Thanks for the tips!

@wetshavingwithangelo 3 года назад

Happy New Year Matt. Great, informative video as always. I’d add for number 11 is this. If you’re going to use isopropyl alcohol to disinfect your razor; just use a quick rinse of it. Don’t soak it in the alcohol. Soaking it in alcohol may damage the finish if it sits for too long. My advice is rinse with alcohol to disinfect; then a quick rinse under water to remove the scent. Then dry it gently with a towel.

@Captleemo 3 года назад

One of my shavers is an old 1960 Gillette Fatboy that used to be my dads. I did hose mine down with WD40 because I wanted it to get it down in the handle and not only lube up the moving parts but also help remove mineral deposits. I was amazed at how smooth it worked after that. Did I use it to shave right after hosing it down with WD40? No, I took a toothbrush and some warm water and used some dish soap and cleaned it. After rinsing it off I put it in a stand with the butterfly wings open to let it dry. I also remove the blade and give it a spritz of Clean Shower to prevent mineral deposits and stick it to a little magnet to dry. I also have a Vikings Blade Emperor which I clean with the toothbrush and some dish soap and that keeps it looking as good as when it came out of the box. Using these old technology shavers to shave with now is much more enjoyable than using the modern cartridge style razors.

@billduke7300 3 года назад

Happy New Year 🎈🎊🎆 Matt some great advice “Thank You”

@Bearcwy 3 года назад

Been watching your channel for a long time. I can remember when you used to say flitz was fine to clean with and also you could put your razor in the dishwasher to sterilize it. I guess we all learn over years and experience. Thanks for all your great video's and look forward to many more! I wish you and yours a Very Happy New Years!

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

I gave that caveat in today's video that I had said it in the past. Both flitz and dishwashers are safe if many precautions are in place. Remember the topic today was how to not destroy your razor. Both methods of cleaning can be safe but also can cause harm.

@Bearcwy 3 года назад

@@RazorEmporium I know I watched it till the end. Again thank you for all you do for us in the razor community!

@geoffmcmillion9803 2 года назад

Me too! I watched these videos in the wrong order. Took Matt’s advice Went out and bought a bottle of Flitz just a couple days ago tried it and wasn’t too impressed. Then today I watch this video and Matt distinctly says” Don’t use Flitzs” Oh well, that’s how it goes sometimes.😂

@JeroenvanKleef 3 года назад

After every use I always disassemble a razor, rinse off all parts and dry with a towel. Never had any issues with dirt, apart from some soaps maybe in the guard holes. But then a toothbrush and some dishwasher liquid will take care of that. That’s all I have to do to keep my razors in good condition.

@marktrerise 3 года назад

Great video, very informative, thanks! So many great tips. Glad to know loosening the cap, on days I don’t remove a blade all the way is technically the right thing.

@KC_House 3 года назад

Great tips Matt. Oh and I’m going to order the Envoy next week. Looking forward to trying it out.

@odysseusjak 3 года назад

Loved this, Matt; thank you! I take the blade out after every shave and "pat" it dry (no rubbing, just literally laying the blade in a towel and covering it with another part of the towel to soak up the water). Then I put it back in the wrapper. My razor, I leave loose -- butterfly's are open all the way and three-pieces are not even tightened down even one turn. I've not had any issues with rust or discoloration. I have, however, boiled an old Gillette adjustable. It was like someone had poured molasses down it! When I boiled it, all this grease appeared on the surface of the water; it was disgusting. Of course, now I'm thinking that it might have been some coating on the razor (but these were nichol so, perhaps not). Anyway, I just shipped my Christmas present to you (it arrived New Year's Eve) for revamping! I'm so excited. It's my birth year _and_ quarter! It's a K3 Slim Adjustable. I can't hardly wait!!!

@DragonBlue68 3 года назад

Very informative and saved me from the Barbicide mistake...lol I always take the blade out and wash and dry mine in a clean towel after every use. Occasionally wipe it down with rubbing alcohol since I had a few, bitter, rounds with Staph infection over the years.

@mobilepsycho 3 года назад

This was helpful. Guilty of a couple but nothing too major or drastic. Nice to have learned before significant damage was done.

@HeikosGarage Год назад

Again a great video. Very informative. It will keep me from making mistakes. Keep up the good work.

@aysrav 3 года назад

Great stuff, Matt. Perfect reminders for the new year. Thank you!

@ibsoarin 3 года назад

I so glad that I watched some of your previous videos before I refurbished my Grandfather's Gillette Super Speed DE Safety Razor Red Tip. I followed your recommendations of Dawn, warm water and a soft bristle toothbrush followed by mineral oil. It worked wonders and did not adversely affect the razor. I was inspired to acquire a Flair Tip which works better for my beard. Hopefully a Gillette Adjustable one day! Thank you, Matt, I appreciate it.

@jesse2488 2 года назад

I find shaving to be a therapeutic ritual that was passed down by my grandfather and father, I would sit on the toilet seat and watch while getting good life advice when I was a child. Seeing the brush and lather, how their faces would go from scruff to smooth, and those classic scents that I now use myself. I hope to pass this ritual down to my son when it’s his turn, currently he’s in the “daddy what’s that” stage as a 2.5 year old, so life advice will have to wait for a few years. I’ve had the same razors for a few years and cycle through them regularly, although I make sure they dry out, I take a dedicated tooth brush and dish soap to scrub them and dry them with a microfiber cloth once a week. They all pretty much look like they’re new, and look fantastic on my restroom counter.

@davidwatson3035 3 года назад

Very helpful set of tips! I used nano-oil on a very squeaky Fatboy, which did bring it back to live, including the quarter turn. I was tempted to drown it but resisted. So perhaps #11 could be don't drown your razor in oil, and #12 could be don't stick in an ultrasonic cleaner! Happy new year to you and all at RazorEmporium!

@robertcochran7103 7 месяцев назад

I'm glad I watched this video. I am guilty of using Barbicide. I also need to let my current razors breathe by loosening the blade as you show. I have not done the other 8 razor-destroying things. I am expecting the get a "revamped" razor back from your service next week. I now understand I need to avoid the Barbicide totally and make sure I loosen the blade between shaves and let the finish breathe. Thank you very much for posting this.

@terrym1065 3 года назад

Matt👍👍💈 Happy New Year bro. OK you got me, I usually do the Dawn and toothbrush routine first, then a quick soak in sterilizer/alcohol. Just a 10 minute soak then rinse and dry. The rest of these items I haven't done except for the Flitz wipe down which took the gold finish right off a 1920's/30's New short comb top cap, lesson learned. Great video and tips, thanks. I can only imagine what you have seen come into your shop for repairs, good laughs and head shaking. I will admit to using an ultrasonic cleaner with mild cleaner, so far so good. Enjoy!

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

Ultrasonics are good

@travisthornton1117 3 года назад

Great video Matt

@georgemakuca8870 3 года назад

Thank you Mat for your information!

@daviddart3245 3 года назад

great video , Happy New Year !

@thomasfeeley1984 3 года назад

Great info Matt. I was about to go to town on a gold Bostonian with the brasso pads... soft toothbrush and dish soap it is then 👍

@robertjr555 6 месяцев назад

thanks for this video, i was gonna do at least one of these things

@user-hi7di2dr9d 8 месяцев назад

I'm glad that I watched this video I just got a brand new parker 99r and I want to take good care of it and now I know that after I shave to remove the blade so it doesn't leave marks on the razor

@richardhoover1439 3 года назад

I have ruined so many razors. Especially with herbicide and metal polish. I have probably done all of these things except the hammer! And, I can attest to the fact your batting 100% on you assessment. I only wish I had this 15 years ago when I Came down with RAS (razor acquisition sickness). The herbicide really screwed up my adjustable razors. I have 3 or 4 Slims that hardly turn closed. Thanks for another great video Matt. You are the Best at what you do!!

@rayr5950 3 года назад

Herbicide! That's for killing weeds LOL!

@blackduncan9812 3 года назад

I'm just getting into safety razors but I 100% agree with the tool tip. Pls always use the right tool for the job.

@daddy752022 2 года назад

Flitz actually says "not for electroplated finishes" on the packaging. I have used polishing cloths impregnated with jewelers rouge with great success. I still give razors purchased on the bay a dip in barbicide for 7 minutes one time, never had a problem.

@jerrydonathan9979 3 года назад

Thanks Matt, learned a lot !!!

@rjwrightrw30 3 года назад

Very good tips. Thanks.

@tedb130 2 года назад

Great information, thank you!

@johnwachter6975 3 года назад

Great tips Matt.

@johnfregeau8981 3 года назад

Oops. I used vinegar and boiling when I first started collecting. Read about it on some forums. No noticeable damage so maybe I got lucky. I would like to add one to your list: Don't soak your razor in borax. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Gillette toggle. It had some plating loss but at least it opened and closed smoothly, had the paint on the numbers, and had the red dot. After soaking it in borax and warm water it was really clean, but the red dot disintegrated. Boy that made me mad.

@michaeldamisch1367 3 года назад

Happy new year Matt, it broke my heart when you use that hammer! No 🔨 for sure!

@rajansharmaadv 3 года назад

But he repaired it later on.

@the_Scarlet_one 3 года назад

First place my mind went, why is there a hammer? I need to watch the whole video lol.

@rayr5950 3 года назад

Maybe it was one of those cheap Chinese razors

@johnjanzen5856 3 года назад

Phew! I’ve never done any of these. Can you use rubbing alcohol on a Bakelite handle, like the Gem Featherweight?

@rayr5950 3 года назад

@@johnjanzen5856 Not Bakelite on the Featherweight, it's modern plastic of some kind, it wouldn't hurt it

@Lelandbug 2 года назад

27 here, not a big shave geek, but today I bought the Ambassador off the WCS site with a few intro blade packs. We’ll see it if lasts till I’m a geezer :) I’ll unscrew and air it out often.

@Juraberg 3 года назад

Very interesting and helpful! 👍🏼

@doobotz 3 года назад

Interesting tips, thanks!

@perryburch9153 2 года назад

Thanks... very helpful.

@viningscircle 3 года назад

Great list of do-not-dos. I steer away from gold-plated razors for that very reason of them being more vulnerable to plate loss. And esthetically they just don't hold up as well.

@dthys 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the big 10 don'ts with safety razors. Saves me otherwise caused misery. 👋😃👍

@FelipeRueda-ml5em Месяц назад

Thanks Matt 🙌🏻

@nate4shave 3 года назад

Thanks For great tips it’s help us a lot Matt

@anthonyvanacore9647 3 года назад

Great video, I think you should branch into “drop test” and “destroying” viral videos!

@scuba_wags 3 года назад

hmmmmm, my razor is sitting in Barbicide right now. I guess I better go get it out. My folks just ordered me a Rex Envoy for my birthday, so I'm glad I learned this now.

@Shirley-hr8tx 3 года назад

Great informative vid thankyou,I shower shave,use a feather popular,leave it in the shower after use each morning just backwipe both edges on the bar of soap I use to lather I get 2-3months out of each German Wilkinson Sword blades no problem very little rust,keep my vintage Gillettes for occasional yes

@briced.hornback1062 2 года назад

What I've been using to "sterilize" the DE Safety Razors (vintage Gillette's) I've bought off eBay is Dawn dishwashing detergent and also put them in a UV Sterilizer! It makes me feel better.

@maxslo3863 3 года назад

HAppy New Year!

@jpgc83 3 года назад

Thx very very much... u just help me to take care of my stainless steal supply... i didn't know i had to take off the blades. I mean it thx

@germanshepherd13 3 года назад

happy New year's Matt

@iPlayiOS 3 года назад

The only 2 mistakes I could see myself doing (if I didn’t watch this video) is Vinegar to clean & not letting the blade breathe (although I don’t think mine has rusted as I use reputable company blades). I’ll have to check tomorrow for rust haha! Mineral oil was a useful tip though. I can’t believe people would do the other mistakes in this video haha! I can’t believe people do the other things lmao!

@chewbacca7856 3 года назад

I leave the blade in after loosening and cleaning the blade with water then a dash of alcohol. No problems with rust. I change the blades every 4-5 shaves so they are not in there for a long time. Will soon write a review on your ambassador. Comparing it against my other razors first.

@mikeh9701 3 года назад

Hi Matt- Great video on razor care do’s and don’ts. Luckily I have a few RE polishing cloths which are great. I did have a question about sonic cleaners, please. I’m thinking of this in particular for the Shick injector-type razors where the metal head is formed by folding a few layers of metal on itself. It’s very difficult to really clean those areas. Running a razor through the sonic cleaner with warm water and some anti-bacterial soap seems like it might be an answer for this specific razor. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts, please. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year! All the best in 2021, Matt!

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

4th request today for an ultrasonic cleaning video. Will do!

@mikeh9701 3 года назад

Thanks, Matt! Best regards!

@johnfregeau8981 3 года назад

Pipe cleaners and toothpicks work well to get in the nooks and crannies of a Schick.

@mikeh9701 3 года назад

@@johnfregeau8981 Thanks, John!

@rauldelarosa2768 2 года назад

Ok I'm glad you're saying this . I over tightened a coated zinc razor head and while the damage is minimal, I see an etching mark on the base plate.. And I lost sleep over it, it was an accidental idiot move on my part.. I had someone say it needs to be coated immediately.. It's a forty dollar razor,the head is zinc, and the handle is stainless steel.. I simply forgot to use the bumper ring aka oring that came included. I had looked at it again and used a bumper oring that's even bigger now and the mark is significantly covered yet I'm looking at it and worried I ruined a brand new slant razor head.

@jacobbailey406 3 года назад

I would love to see a review of the Supply Single Edge Razor from you. Been thinking of getting it and would love your input.

@trevorhirst5096 3 года назад

good info. I really love your polishing cloth. #11 should be don't let it sit- use it. Not collectibles or museum pieces. Well, maybe yours are :)

@gagandipuppal6002 3 года назад

9:25 is another reason why the rex ambassador is king - it's one of the only few razors on the market which has a male post on the razor stand. You can insert a razor blade on the post and sandwich the blade between the base of the razor stand and your razor. When you want to use the blade, simply remove the razor and unscrew the post from the base. Storing the blade this way also reduces risk of cutting yourself by eliminating the need for a loaded razor

@scotts4125 2 года назад

I have ruined a handful of aluminum kitchen tools in the DW. Aluminum doesn't play well with washer detergent. It ruins the finish and they forever shed black kaka. On a happy note today I ordered a Rex Ambassador and stand. Looking forward to it. The reason could also be a tip. I have a Mergress and a Timeless. I soak them in CLR. I left them in overnight a few times. The Mergress one day wouldn't thread. I looked at the cap and half the threads were eaten away. Merkur thankfully sells replacements for around $8 on their site. I also noticed a discoloration in the finish on the handle. I have no doubt leaving cheaply plated metal in CLR overnight is not a good idea any more. :)

@ivermec-tin666 3 года назад

I do like to disinfect a used vintage razor, after cleaning with detergent, hot water, and a brush; before I put into use. After a thorough drying process, I like to use rubbing alcohol to dip the head of the razor in, just momentarily, high proof booze would work too. Is this a safe procedure for the antique Gillette gold washed razors with lacquer? I can't say for certain. But, who knows where an 80 year old razor purchased from a thrift store, estate, or auction house has been? Once a razor is in my den, I see no point in sanitizing it. All the cooties on it are mine. Sunlight is a very effective sterilant; but there is a shortage of that this time of year. My point #11 would be: put it away clean and dry after every use. That way you will never have to resort to any heavy duty cleanup on your razor. I like to use a nylon bristle knuckle brush and whatever leftover shave soap I have left in the shave brush from the use of the day to clean up my razor. It takes 10-15 seconds, max.

@ToMaToEsGrOw 3 года назад

Just bought a 1959 fat boy from you. Yes, I boiled it for 4 minutes. 😂🤣😂 no damage but the last 1/4 didn’t work so I used that little bottle of oil that comes with electric razors.

@6komodo6 2 года назад

Did it fix it?

@ToMaToEsGrOw 2 года назад

@@6komodo6 temporarily. Soak it in warm soapy water for a couple hours. Completely fine after that. I wouldn't recommend what I typed 8 months ago.

@6komodo6 2 года назад

@@ToMaToEsGrOw I just ordered Andis Clipper oil just to be safe. Does it gunk up the razor or cause issues, I ask because care notes on the Merkur Progress say to use a lubricant once a while.

@ToMaToEsGrOw 2 года назад

@@6komodo6 honestly I'm not an expert. It did clog gunk all inside. I thought I would have to take it apart it got that bad. Warm soapy water did the trick and didn't have to touch it since. You just don't want anything to rust. I don't really see an issue with it but sooner or later it will build up inside. Once again I'm not an expert in razors. What it wrong with your razor?

@6komodo6 2 года назад

@@ToMaToEsGrOw Nothing wrong with it, just wanted to make sure it's in prestine condition for as long as possible. Did the clipper oil clog things inside or was the razor already clogged up from repeated use?

@teribarbaarias2606 3 года назад

Great info. Just a quick question, what about cleaning the razor with regular white paste toothpaste and a toothbrush ? I heard that works but I don’t want to try it unless it is safe. Thank you and happy new year!

@igeldard 2 месяца назад

A chemistry teacher speaks. Vinegar is not a strong acid. First, vinegar is not an acid at all as such, but contains ethanoic acid (acetic acid) as an ingredient. Ethanoic acid is a weak acid as it only partially dissociates into hydrogen ions, unlike hydrochloric acid that completely dissociates into hydrogen ions and is therefore classified as a strong acid. However, vinegar has enough ethanoic acid to damage metal such as may be found in a razor. 😉

@DrRonP 3 года назад

Thanks Matt. I read SO MANY differing opinions on this topic, it’s great to get the skinny from someone with experience fixing the end results of errors. What about Scrubbing Bubbles?

@germanshepherd13 3 года назад

been using scrubbing bubbles for decades on my old and new razors zero problems.

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

Generally safe to use however it can damage delicate finishes like silver or lacquered gold

@DrRonP 3 года назад

I heard ultrasonic cleaners are good but will take the painted numbers off Gillette adjustables. Is that true?

@andyhedin4893 3 года назад

@@DrRonP I've heard that as well, and saw it demonstrated in a RU-vid video.

@dn41144 3 года назад

Nice video, Matt. Please share your opinion about ultrasonic cleaners. Thank you.

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

I put a response above - I think a video is in order!

@vlscrnt 3 года назад

Great video!!!! Matt!! (VLS)

@adriansuta7156 3 года назад

no razors were harmed in the making of this video

@rajansharmaadv 3 года назад

The razor you saw in the demo was repaired later on.

@adriansuta7156 3 года назад

@@rajansharmaadv the healing pliers

@FearsomeR4Z3 3 года назад

Helpful criticism. I'm watching your video late at night. I can't hear you so I turn up the volume only to hear you get real loud and I have to hurry and lower the volume. Please consider leveling the sound in your videos. I just discovered your channel and subscribed right away. Thanks for sharing your in depth knowledge.

@callumcraig3664 3 года назад

Great video , I’ve been told to clean in dishwashers , barbacide etc in past and luckily I didn’t do it

@callumcraig3664 3 года назад

Sorry I forgot to ask what your opinion is on ultrasonic cleaners for cleaning and sterilising old second hand razors ?

@MrThejoe85 3 года назад

Great info! Especially about cleaning the razor!

@sarsticus 3 года назад

Disassembling and cleaning my razor (or at least drying it off if I'm in a hurry) is always part of my shave. I know I need time to create a lather, and the same goes for cleaning. It's just a part of the process.

@Tristin471 2 года назад

I must ask, how do you clean your razor?

@sarsticus 2 года назад

@@Tristin471 with warm water and a hand towel. Because I clean it right after use that is all I need

@holly2094 2 года назад

Hi Matt! Great video. I'm sure I've made a few of those cleaning mistakes, lessons learned. What is your opinion of using denture tabs to soak off soap scum? I have a 109 and an earlier adjustable (silver, not plated) and 2 butterflies I would like to clean up before selling. Thanks for your informational videos.

@RazorEmporium 2 года назад

Stay away from them. Just stick to detergent and hot water.

@DE_Razor_Shaving 3 года назад

Good vid! 😁👍🏼

@paulstewart238 3 года назад

Good one

@hcheraghi98 3 года назад

Hi Matt . Please do a parker 99r full shave and review...

@dmitriymishakov9948 3 года назад

I use Wahl clipper oil for SS and zamak razors

@RonnieGreher 3 года назад

Interesting about submerging your safety razor in liquid. I would think that it gets blasted with water during the course of a shave. Never thought that letting your blade breathe, post shave, would make a difference. First thing I noticed watching this video, the shirt. Then you said you’d be giving one away. I’m in!

@fossilimprint2954 3 года назад

Very informative video, thank you! It was painful to watch you hammer and then use pliers on that poor innocent razor, rip. Happy New Year!

@sveno6800 3 года назад

Wish i knew #2 earlier, got some rust spots on the inside of my christopher bradley and can’t seem to get them off. Now i dry every part after every use.

@Bob-Horse 3 года назад

Great advice and great video 👍. I was thinking of putting mineral oil on the thread part that screws in the handle, to try and avoid any scale build up from tap water. Would you recommend just leaving the threads as they are but ensure they are dry after use, or, should I use a little mineral oil. Thanks.

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

Oil is fine but overkill

@Bob-Horse 3 года назад

@@RazorEmporium Thank you very much 👍🙏

@smarba1 7 месяцев назад

I just bought my first vintage razor, a fatboy from ebay and I'm waiting for it to arrive. I'm glad I watched this video because I was literally going to do almost everything you said not to. LMAO

@suleimanshaik 3 года назад

Thanks, you saved me from "cleaning" my razor. :-)

@HughEchols 3 года назад

Great tips, especially about not using metal polish. I use eyeglass cleaner, the kind that's safe for coatings on eyeglasses, and a microfiber cloth. You can get it cheap at any big box store. It shines the razors up nicely, spraying it on and letting it soaks in will take off soap deposits, and it won't eat into the finish.

@SurviveGR8 3 года назад

Good tip

@vegangreen1269 3 года назад

Hey Mat, what kind of mineral oil do you recommend?

@WolfRanger2008 3 года назад

My 2 cent entry for #11..."Don't assume your favorite RU-vidr knows what he's talking about in regards to cleaning a razor. Yes, listen. Yes, consider. Yes, research. But just assume... ;-)

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

I take it you mean someone else :)

@itamarnachum3124 2 месяца назад

Thank you for that! Not even half a year into wet shaving and I've sure done some of your DON'Ts 😂 How about sanitizing with rubbing alcohol? And if so, at what percentage is it safe? 99? 70? 60?

@RazorEmporium 2 месяца назад

Sanitizing from who? Yourself? Or used razors?

@itamarnachum3124 2 месяца назад

@@RazorEmporium Used razors. Let's say from a friend or ebay or flee market.. thank you for your reply!