How to Clean and Maintain an Electric Shaver

Cleaning and maintenance of an electric shaver is an important thing you have to do – for increasing its lifespan and improve its efficiency.

Fortunately, latest electric shavers are easy to clean manually, especially if you follow a simple yet effective procedure.

If you are not aware of this process, then this article is of a great help.

Here, we have provided clear instructions and step-by-step process on how to clean and maintain an electric razor.

How to Clean Your Electric Shaver?

If you have been using an electric shaver for a long time, you would know that hair clippings, oils, and skin particles accumulate in it. This build-up eventually damages the shaving heads and limits their movement. Consequently, it puts more pressure on the motor when the shaver runs and diminishes its intensity.

Here we are with the step-by-step process to clean an electric shaver. Follow these steps religiously if you want your device in its top form.

Step 1: Disassemble the Electric Razor

The first thing you need to do before you get started with the cleaning process is to unplug your electric shaver. If your device is battery powered, remove the batteries from it before you start cleaning.

Now, assemble the electric razor by taking out all the parts one by one. Make sure you do it near a sink or a trash bin. This will let the loose hair or debris fall into it when opening the device. Take apart your razor if it can come apart. Most razors come apart, but some are all one piece.

Make sure you take apart the razor over the sink or garbage because loose hair and debris will fall out as you open the razor.

After disassembling the electric shaver, you can clean each part separately.

Let us learn how to undo the parts of different kinds of razors.

a) Rotary Head Razors

For a rotary head shaver, you will have to flip open the top. Some models of these shavers come in such a way that you can pop off the top completely. After opening the top, remove the retainer that holds the blades in their place. Now, remove the blades from it. Doing this will allow you to clean every nook and cranny of the shaver.

 b) Foil Razors

For foil razors, pop off the protective foils directly. You can see the oscillating inner blades. While some models do not contain this option, most of them do.

 c) Clipper Razors

If you are using an electric clipper razor, pop off the head first. You can see the clipper blades. Now, remove the blades with the help of a screwdriver for a thorough clean.

Step 2: Clean the Razor

Now that you removed all the parts of the electric shaver, it is time for cleaning. Let us see the necessary steps in this process.

 a) Remove The Hairs and Debris In the Shaver Head Using a Dry Brush

After you undo the electric shaver, remove the hairs stuck in the shaving head.

This is all you need:

• Toothbrush
• Nail Brush

Instructions to follow:

• Tap the frame gently over your hand near a sink or trash can. This will let the tiny hairs and debris fall into it.
• Some models come with a little brush to clean the devices. If your shaver has one, you can use it to clean the appliance. If it does not contain a brush, you can make use of a toothbrush or a small nail brush to clean the inside of the razor.
• Use any of the brushes available to clean and remove as many hairs and dead skin cells from the razor head and the blades. Letting these remain inside the crevices can hamper the ability of the shavers. Hence, consider this as a crucial step in the cleaning process to avoid such issues.

 b) Clean The Shaving Head With Water or Cleaning Spray

After removing the hairs from the shaving head, wash it thoroughly.

This is all you need:

• Water
• Soap
• Warm Water
• Brush
• Cleaning Spray

Instructions to follow:

• Firstly, rinse the shaving head under running water. Or, you can pour some water on the blades to rinse them well after dry brushing them.
• Now, add a little soap and warm water to the shaving head. Take a brush to scrub the blades and other removable parts of the shaver.
• Using soap and warm water will keep the bacteria at bay and your device safe.
• You can even use a cleaning spray to wash the inside of the shaver. However, these are not for use under the water.
• Apply the cleaning spray on the blades and other parts of the electric shaver.
• Use a brush to scrub them thoroughly.
• Before applying the spray on the blades check whether they contain lubricant. Some cleaning sprays consist of lubricants that can help get your job done easily in a single shot.

 c) Sanitize the Electric Shaver 

After you finish washing the blades and other parts of the shaver, you will have to sanitize them properly.

This is all you need:

• Rubbing alcohol
• Cloth
• Cotton Ball

Instructions to follow:

• Use the rubbing alcohol to clean the blades of the shaver and the other parts.
• Take a clean cloth and dampen it with the rubbing alcohol.
• Apply it to the blades and other parts of the shaver after you finish dry brushing and cleaning the device.
• You can even use a cotton ball instead of a cloth.
• This alcohol will kill the bacteria in the blades and further prevents their occurrence. It will help your electric shaver stay clean and sanitized.

 d) Clean the Outside Body of the Razor

You should always clean the outside body of the electric shaver. Let us look at the steps for doing it.

This is all you need:

• Alcohol-based Wipe
• Water
• Paper Towel
• Soap

Instructions to follow:

• Take an alcohol-based wipe and clean the outside body of the shaver.
• You can even use a paper towel and dampen it with water and a dab of soap.
• Use this towel to wipe down the exterior of the razor.
• Now, take a clean paper towel to wipe off the excess soap.

e) Dry the Electric Shaver After Cleaning

The last step in the cleaning process of the electric shaver is to dry the device completely. This is the most crucial step, and you should never skip it. If the water remains in the razor after washing, the blades and the device will rust. This will make the appliance useless. All your efforts in cleaning and maintaining go futile. If you want to prevent this, you have to air dry the shaver without fail.

This is all you need:

• Clean Towel

Instructions to follow:

• After you have finished cleaning the blades and the electric shaver, pat them with a clean towel to remove the water.
• Now, lay all the parts of the razor on a clean dry towel to let them air dry.
• Once they are dried, you can reassemble the parts.

Step 3: Reassemble The Electric Shaver

After you finish cleaning all the parts of the razor and dry them completely, you can reassemble them. Now that you have put all the pieces of the device together, apply lubricant to it and run the shaver for a couple of seconds.

This is all you need:

• Light Oil
• Lubricant Spray

Instructions to follow:

• You can use a lubricant spray and apply it to the blades of the razor.
• You can even use a light oil to lubricate.
• After lubricating, place it back in its case and store it in a proper place.

How to Clean Waterproof Electric Shaver? 

Let us try to learn how to clean a waterproof electric razor. Here is a step-by-step guide to follow:

Step 1: Remove The Hair Strands From The Shaving Head

Even for a waterproof razor, you need to start with removing the hair strands stuck inside the shaving head. Before you do anything as such, you need to turn off the device and unplug it or