How to Care for Razors

Razor burn and other forms of skin irritation from shaving are no laughing matter. Washing your skin with warm before you shave can help; the water wakes the skin up and can bring hair follicles closer to the surface. However, adequate skin preparation is not always enough. Learning how to care for your shaving tool can produce smoother, softer skin and prolong the life of your razor.

Things You'll Need

• Old toothbrush
• Spray shaver lubricant

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Instructions

Electric razors

• 1

  Check to make sure the electric razor is fully charged. A half-charged razor has to work twice as hard to cut, which means there's a greater chance of it pinching and irritating your skin.

• 2

  Lift the cutting head off the end of the electric razor; brush out the hair with the brush that came with the shaver, or a toothbrush.

• 3

  Lubricate the screen and cutter of the razor weekly with shaver spray lubricant. You can find lubricants in most stores that sell shaving supplies.

Wet razors

• 4

  Throw away old razors immediately if they become dull or rusty. Blades should be changed at least once every two weeks.

• 5

  Clean and rinse all soap, shaving cream and hair from the razor after each use.

• 6

  Soak the razor in rubbing alcohol for at least 10 to 15 minutes after each use. This will help coat the blade and prevent moisture or water from settling in the blades.

• 7

  Dry the razor off after use with a dry towel or a blow dryer if possible.

• 8

  Store razors in an air-tight, zip-lock plastic bag to keep moisture out.