Buying a new razor can cost a lot of money over time. One shaver usually only lasts a few months, or even less if your hair is very thick and coarse! If the razor is dull, the shaver will be less efficient. You can't shave your hair clean and smooth, and your skin will feel like it's pulling when you shave. Follow some of the tips in this article to extend the life of your shaver so you can save a lot of money by keeping it sharp.
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Method 1 of 2: Stropping the Shaver
Step 1. Find an old pair of jeans to sharpen
Traditional style Stropping (sharpening and polishing the blade with a smooth medium) usually uses leather, but you can also use old jeans. Use old jeans, not new jeans or clothes you wear often. This cloth will be used to restore razor sharpness in the shaver. However, this can cause the fabric to become brittle or damaged over time. Use old jeans to keep your good-looking clothes from getting damaged.
Step 2. Place the jeans on a flat, clean, sturdy surface
You can use a countertop or the flat part of the bathroom sink to sharpen your razor. Clean the area first as uneven surfaces can adversely affect the sharpening of the shaver, and some bumps can interfere with the process.
Also make sure that the area is dry when you use this razor sharpening technique. For best results, sharpen the razor blade when it is dry
Step 3. Clean the shaver
You can do this using one cup of warm soapy water. Dish soap can remove the buildup of dirt on the surface of the razor. For best results, soak the shaver for 15 to 30 minutes, occasionally stirring the shaver in the water.
You can also use a cleaning solution specifically designed for razors. This material is specially designed to clean dirt from the skin and hair attached to the shaver. Purchase this razor cleaning solution at a pharmacy or online store
Step 4. Dry the shaver thoroughly
You can remove any water that has stuck to it by firmly holding the shaver and flicking it in the sink. After that, to allow the shaver to dry completely, use a cloth to wipe off any remaining water. This can be done by rubbing the cloth across the shaver using a motion that follows the direction of the blade.
So that no fluff or lint remains, try using a lint-free cloth or microfiber to clean the shaver
Step 5. Run the shaver along the jeans
You should do this in the direction of the razor blade, not in the opposite direction. Do this about 20 times in one direction, in short, fast strokes. This process, known as stropping, removes burrs (rough parts of the blade) and uneven parts of the razor blade so that the blade becomes sharper.
- To strip the razor thoroughly and evenly, do the same motion, but in the opposite direction (on the same piece of jeans). Change the direction of friction and run the shaver along the jeans about 20 times in the same way as before.
- Use light pressure when stripping. The razor blade can be damaged if you apply too much pressure.
Step 6. Run the shaver along the forearm (for stripping without jeans)
Be careful when doing this, so you don't hurt your arm while sharpening the shaver! Use moderate pressure and run the shaver along the straight part of the forearm in the direction of the razor blade, not the other way around. Use short, quick strokes about 10-15 times.
- The arm is very similar to a leather stripping tool (a piece of animal skin used to sharpen knives). Perform arm strapping in the same way as described above.
- Since you're operating the shaver in the direction of the blade, not the other way around, it won't cut the hairs on the forearm. Be careful not to move the shaver sideways as this can cut your skin.
Step 7. Re-stripping if your razor blade is very dull
For best results, you'll need to do the stropping repeatedly if the blade is very blunt. In the same motion you did your first stripping, run the shaver along the jeans in the direction of the razor blade, not the other way around. Use light pressure with rapid rubbing about 20 times. Run the shaver back and forth along the jeans in a razor-blade motion.
Method 2 of 2: Taking Care of the Shaver
Step 1. Clean the shaver after use
The skin has natural oils that are useful for protecting it from the environment. This oil can also damage the quality of the razor over time. Shaving cream and hair residue that sticks to it can also make the razor dull quickly. Clean the shaver thoroughly after use to keep the blade sharp.
A great way to remove accumulated dust and dirt is to scrub a freshly used shaver with a toothbrush. Next, rinse the remaining dirt that is still attached under running water
Step 2. Dry the razor after you use it
If the shaver is wet, the metal of the razor will be susceptible to rust and corrosion. This makes the razor dull quickly. To prevent this, dry the shaver thoroughly when you have finished shaving.
- There are many ways to dry your shaver. For example, maybe you can use a blow dryer or wipe it dry with a towel.
- Always exercise caution when drying the shaver. Wiping the shaver with a towel can cut your fingers when you accidentally run your finger over a sharp razor blade.
Step 3. Try using a knife lubricant that is safe for the skin
You can apply mineral oil or a small amount of cooking oil to the surface of the razor after you've dried it. This will coat the outside of the razor blade so that the surface is less susceptible to moisture, airborne debris, and other environmental factors that can dull the blade.
