A fresh razor blade whisks away the hair with a flick of the wrist, but after a few shaves you may notice that shiny blade is dull, mainly due to an accumulation of gunk. This blade-dulling gunk is a combination of dead skin cells, hair and shaving products such as soap or gel. You can prolong the life of a disposable razor by removing the debris; however, razor blades, even dull ones, can easily cut you so use caution when cleaning them.
Step 1
Hold the razor at a 90 degree angle under a strong stream of warm water. Do this several times, turning the razor to wash away hairs from both ends.
Step 2
Tap the razor head on the side of the sink to knock out debris. Don't tap too forcefully; you don't want to break the razor head.
Step 3
Allow the razor to dry. Brush the razor with a razor brush tool. This tool has a handle with a short-bristled tip that you can use to sweep between the razor blades.
Step 4
Dip a dry, folded washcloth in alcohol. Rub the damp area across the blades of the dry razor. This will remove any gunk left behind and sterilize the blades.