Olive Oil to prevent rust on razor?

**BYUTexan** · 03-07-2010, 12:25 AM

Would olive oil work as good as any other in preserving a razor from rust? What about vegetable oil?

**CarrieM** · 03-07-2010, 12:37 AM

Olive or vegetable oil should not be used on razors. You can use mineral oil, some people use gun oil or 3 in 1 oil. The olive and the vegetable oil can leave a very sticky residue behind if it is left to sit on the razors.

**Desdinova** · 03-07-2010, 12:37 AM

for long term storage definitely not.

I don;t know what kind of anti-corrosion properties it has, but organic oils do spoil and will turn rancid.

**RoadKingMoe** · 03-07-2010, 01:20 AM

I consume the olive oil (two shots daily)

My cutting board and razor get food-grade mineral oil from Bed, Bath & Beyond (over by the cutting boards).

**red96ta** · 03-07-2010, 01:28 AM

Olive oil leaves a residue and even worse can go rancid...this isn't what you want on your blades.

**BYUTexan** · 03-07-2010, 01:37 AM

and mineral oil it is! I just ran to Wal Mart and for $1.82 got 16oz of Mineral Oil. If only I could get skinfood that cheap, lol

**Jsteele** · 03-07-2010, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by BYUTexan

and mineral oil it is! I just ran to Wal Mart and for $1.82 got 16oz of Mineral Oil. If only I could get skinfood that cheap, lol

+1 for cheap prices on mineral oil at Walmart. Hair clipper machine oil is good to use as well.

**salazch** · 03-07-2010, 01:57 AM

How about using Vasaline?

**Desdinova** · 03-07-2010, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by salazch

How about using Vasaline?

has water in it.

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