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By DARIN B. (Guest Post)
03/16/2005
I have been soaking my mach 3 turbo for about four weeks now. It still shaves like new. I may try the mach 3 power. If i can get the blades to last this long it will be worth it. The price of blades is insane, they really have by the short hairs. Now we can at least survive the ever increasing prices.
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10/21/2004
Someone wrote a tip about putting razor blades in alcohol to keep them sharp. I thought, what a good idea, so decided I would try it on my razor. My razor is a Venus. I just took the head off an put it back in the tray it came in, poured the alcohol over the razor head. When i got it out the next time to use it, the alcohol had dried up and there was a gummy film in the bottom where the comfort strips had melted. Gross. So don't do it on razors with comfort strips. Bad news. It was a new blad and I had to throw it out. So beware, girls! Linda from PA
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10/15/2004
We'll have to try this! My husband is in the military and has to shave every day, it's required. And the blades cost something in the nieghboorhood of $14 for a 8 pack! It's robbery. We'll give this a go and I truly appreciate the tip.
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10/15/2004
It seems to work for all types of razor blades. It might even work on the blades for electric razors but you need to take them out of the razor before soaking.
- Susan from ThriftyFun
Wherever you live, razors are left in an environment of heat, humidity, wet, and steamy air. And living where there is more moisture in the air doesn't help! If you look closely at your razor, it is most likely either molded or rusty before you know it. Neither is good at all.
The solution is easy! Get a cup or container of some sorts (plastic cup is fine) and some olive oil. It doesn't even need to be the kind you spend extra for to cook. Pour enough olive oil in the container to cover blades.
When done shaving, rinse your razor and put upside down in olive oil. It actually prevents mold and rust, and sharpens your razor! They last 3-4x longer without the environment ruining it. Each time, it comes out sharp and as good as new, which means NO NICKS OR CUTS!
This is easy and very effective. I love the multiple blades, but using one a few times, then risking cuts or infections wasn't worth it. Now I have a sharp, new-like razor every time I go to use it. When you notice the oil getting "cloudy", just pour it out and refill the container you are using! Using oil on the blades also saves on those little band aids or taking out blood spots in the process. It works - give this one a try!
By Luana M. from San Diego, CA
Shared on: 08/15/2011
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