Electric Razor Maintenance Tips
If You're Not Following These 12 Maintenance Tips, You're Ruining Your Electric Razor
Since its inception, the electric razor has become a bathroom staple for the modern gentleman — one that’s allowed them to augment their morning routine by offering a fresher, closer shave in a matter of minutes. Yet while most men take the utmost pride in keeping up their facial appearances, they fail to adopt this hygienic principle when it comes to their digital shaver. This in turn brings them back time and time again to Amazon in search of another replacement.
But while the market has a number of great electric shavers available for purchase, which AskMen’s featured in numerous grooming roundups, don’t be so quick to break the bank on a new one just yet. All it takes is the proper care and some consistency. By applying the right maintenance techniques on your current model, you’ll be able to achieve the same maximum performance and smooth shave you were accustomed to experiencing in the past. That and you’ll manage to extend its shelf life for another year or so.
Sure it might sound like hard work. And the last thing you’re trying to do is transform into a grooming mechanic on Football Sunday. But think of this: An electric razor can serve as a cesspool for bacteria to live in and potentially cause skincare problems. Don’t think that’s something you want spreading across your face, and just think: that’s only one of the problems that can occur. So do yourself a solid and learn to keep the only good shaver you have left in working condition. Here are some electric razor maintenance tips to guide you on the right path.
Immediately Clean After Use
You’ve invested serious cash on a premium electric razor for a reason, right? So treat it with the same care you would a sports car after putting a few miles on it. Electric razors are susceptible to collecting excess hair that ends up being gummed together — not only damaging the blades, but also shortening the product’s lifespan. Immediately clean it when finishing a shave — with warm water at that — to rinse off any guck or other harmful substances.
Get New Blades
Ever wondered why it’s started to require a few extra pass-throughs across your face to obtain smoother results? The answer could be in the quality of your blades. Odds are they’ve become worn down after constant use. Translation: Time to swap them out. Dull blades are less effective and tend to pull your hair rather than cut it, leading to skin irritation. Every manufacturer recommends replacing the blades on an electric razor at least once a year.
Keep It Dry When Not In Use
Water will damage electronics. Period. Your electric razor is no exception. Besides potentially short-circuiting the internals, water can corrode the blades and weaken them over time. Which is why grooming experts suggest activating the razor’s dry setting feature to drain it of any wetness. Another technique is to keep the razor in the standing position to dry.
Seriously, Use The Auto Cleaning-Charging Dock
Many of the current high-end electric razors come bundled with one, which usually makes for the quickest fix to clean theses digital shavers. So there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t put the accessory to use. Be sure to properly dock the device in the machine and just select a cleaning level. It really isn’t rocket science.
Never Apply Lubricant Or Oil To Skin When Shaving
While beneficial to the skin, both substances are apparently harmful agents that can slowly damage the razor. Hair, moisture, oils, and other skin particles will start to accumulate during shaves. This causes wear and tear to the facial cutters. Stick to shave gels, any of these top shave gels in particular.
Recharge Only When Necessary
Like your iPhone, it’s never a great idea to overcharge an electric razor, especially if it’s already achieved full vitality. The reason for this is that you can end up overheating the battery and kill its overall lifespan in the long run. Charge it up to capacity and unplug the razor from there.
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