Thread: Quick sterilization questio

Originally Posted by Utopian

use of a bona fide disinfectant.

I am sure this is been answered in another thread, but what would one be?

Thanks

Originally Posted by SR-CMT

I am sure this is been answered in another thread, but what would one be?

Thanks

iodine solution is effective against virii

That's what I use for brewing equipment. Assume it would work just fine for razors as well. Someone that knows more can correct me if I'm wrong. Applaud me if I'm right... haha.

How long can a virus live on a steel blade in the open air and sunlight?

well ive had my first shave, ill get my girlfriend to post on here incase anything goes wrong in the next few hours/days

try this thread as well.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showt...hlight=alcohol

Originally Posted by btbam

What about a boiling water/dettol mix?

I believe that Chlorox is short for Chloroxylenol which is the active ingredient in Dettol

If your really concerned then go to a barber supply store and purchase some clippercide, used to be called barbercide. Takes care of everything.

For me, hot water, soap and alcohol have been just fine and thats after using a lot of different vintage razors.

Alcohol only kills germs, not viruses. As Randy said above, barbercide is the best stuff to use. I just recieved a vintage razor from Gugi and took it to my local barber and asked if he wouldn't mind popping it in some barbercide for ten minutes or so (get rid of those Gugi-cooties only joking, Gugi ). He was happy to do so, and we spent the ten minutes talking about my new straight razor, which he was fascinated by.

I don't really know this gentleman, but we do pass the time of day when we meet in our local shop. If you're too shy to walk into a barber's and ask outright, just take your razor with you next time you visit the barber. I'm sure they'll be happy to do it while you get your hair cut, and you can spend some time recruiting a new convert to straight razors.

I checked around with some medical places that have heat sensitive equipment to sterilize. They use Cidex OPA. It is highly active against bacteria and viruses and some types of TB.

It is pricey ($60/Gal), but I am going to see if I can get some.

Bleach works well also as long as you get it rinsed off completely.