Electric shavers are very convenient.They cut down shaving time and are more portable than shaving cream and a manual razor.An electric shaver needs more upkeep and maintenance to perform at its best.You need to know how to disassemble the shaver, and the cleaning process is more involved than a manual razor.
Step 1: Hold the shaver over the sink.
Since you will be cleaning hair and dead skin cells out of your shaver, you may not want to do it over a floor.Cleaning your shaver over your sink will allow you to easily get rid of fallen hairs.
Step 2: Turn off the shaver.
Some shavers have an on/off switch while others don't.You want to make sure there is no electric current running through the shaver before you start.The shaver could be damaged if water gets into it.Before you clean your electric shaver, you may want to remove the batteries.
Step 3: Remove the shaver head.
Most models have a snap off head.Press on the small clip at the bottom of the head with your finger and it will come free.This is the only thing required.One of the two categories for electric shavers is foil or rotary.Refer to your shaver's instruction manual for details on the different categories.Don't remove pieces from the shaver.Some are very sensitive and should not be cleaned.Refer to the owner's manual if you don't know how to disassemble the shaver.
Step 4: Your shaver should be inspected for defects.
Since you are about to clean it, you should take a moment to make sure there aren't any cracks or damage to the shaver head.Make sure to inspect the seals for damage if you can see them.
Step 5: To shake out hair, lightly tap the shaver.
The shaver's head is pointed down over your sink.The shaver should be firmly tapped with one finger.Most of the hair is loose.Continue until you don't see hair falling out.The shaver could be damaged by the impact of the hard porcelain.
Step 6: The shaver's cutting and spinning parts should be brushed.
The micro-bush on most electric shavers is specifically designed to clean it.You should be able to reach the mechanisms that a hair could get lodged into after removing the shaver head.To make sure you don't cause any scratches, brush gently.You can use a small paintbrush if your shaver didn't have its own brush.There are pieces of dried paint on the bristles that could damage the shaver's mechanisms.
Step 7: shavers under the tap
Water can be used to clean electric shavers without damaging the mechanism.You can wash them under the tap with hot water.If you have a shaver, you can use soap to clean it.Some shavers can't be cleaned with water.Before you try to clean your shaver with water, make sure to check the owner's manual.
Step 8: Water can be used to dry shavers.
Allow the shaver to air dry after wiping it down with a towel.You don't want to put everything back together with water inside.
Step 9: A commercial spray cleaning is recommended.
The shaver's manufacturer sells these.They will clean the shaver's blades and other mechanisms.After removing the shaver head, you should just spray a bit of the cleaner into it.
Step 10: The shaver should be reassembled.
The complexity of this step depends on how much you had to disassemble the shaver.The shaver needs to be put back together.
Step 11: Remove hair from the shaver.
You can shake out loose hairs after removing the shaver head.It only takes a few seconds and you should do it after every shave, even if you don't clean your shaver.
Step 12: It's a good idea to clean your shaver once a week.
There is no need for daily maintenance to go beyond shaking out loose hairs.Cleaning the shaver more thoroughly will involve brushing hair out of the motor and cutting assembly.Leaving these hairs will cause your shaver to wear out.
Step 13: All cutting parts should be replaced every two years.
This makes sure that your shaver will work well in the long run.You can get replacement parts from your shaver's manufacturer.It is less expensive than buying a new shaver because yours was ruined by cheap parts.