{"id":253,"date":"2021-09-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/?p=253"},"modified":"2022-12-19T07:10:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T13:10:17","slug":"how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Store a Safety Razor and Blades (In Between Shaves)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve begun the incredible journey of having the best shave of your life. After a close shave with your gleaming new safety razor, it begs the question, how do I store this thing once I\u2019m done? Surely it can\u2019t be balanced on the edge of your shave soap cup or the lid of your shaving cream can, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best place to store a safety razor between shaves is a special hanging rack built to keep the razor dry and avoid damaging the blade. It is not necessary to remove the razor blade in between shaves provided that the razor is rinsed and dried thoroughly after shaving.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I could go on about safety razor stands, what types and aesthetics, so if you\u2019d like to know more details about the best method for storing your safety razor carefully, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves\/#How_to_store_your_safety_razor_and_after_shaving\" title=\"How to store your safety razor and after shaving\">How to store your safety razor and after shaving<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves\/#Thoroughly_rinse_your_razor_after_shaving\" title=\"Thoroughly rinse your razor after shaving\">Thoroughly rinse your razor after shaving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves\/#Pat_your_razor_dry_with_a_towel\" title=\"Pat your razor dry with a towel\">Pat your razor dry with a towel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves\/#Place_your_safety_razor_somewhere_safe\" title=\"Place your safety razor somewhere safe\">Place your safety razor somewhere safe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves\/#How_to_store_a_safety_razor_in_the_shower\" title=\"How to store a safety razor in the shower\">How to store a safety razor in the shower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-to-store-a-safety-razor-and-blades-in-between-shaves\/#How_to_store_safety_razor_blades_after_shaving\" title=\"How to store safety razor blades after shaving?\">How to store safety razor blades after shaving?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_your_safety_razor_and_after_shaving\"><\/span><strong>How to store your safety razor and after shaving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve finished the safest close shave as possible, you need to store it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important goals to consider when storing your safety razor are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Making sure it is isn&#8217;t a danger to others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring the razor stays dry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protecting the blade from dulling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your safety razor doesn&#8217;t dry properly, for instance, it could rust which allows it to accumulate bacteria and cause infection if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to be sure your razor and blades are out of reach for those that might injure themselves on it, like unsuspecting roommates or children. This goes for blades that are wrapped in paper as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps will ensure that your safety razor will have the longevity you need and be kept safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thoroughly_rinse_your_razor_after_shaving\"><\/span><strong>Thoroughly rinse your razor after shaving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using warm water, and soap if necessary, be sure to rinse both the exterior and interior of the head of your safety razor to remove any soap, hair, or other particles once you\u2019re finished shaving. This will guarantee no water is trapped by anything left in the head and prevent rusting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more detailed article on cleaning your razor, click here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pat_your_razor_dry_with_a_towel\"><\/span><strong>Pat your razor dry with a towel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s wise to leave your razor blade within the safety razor head because loose blades are a hazard, and you want to be sure everything is dry so rust doesn\u2019t accumulate. So carefully pat everything dry with a clean towel to prevent injury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A microfiber cloth is your best bet to avoid leaving fuzz behind like a normal cotton towel would. That said, if you have a tight weave cotton towel handy, that is a good substitute. Patting dry instead of wiping dry will also help prevent any streaks or scratches in the head of your safety razor. Scratches can develop rust over time, so it\u2019s good to prevent those as much as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Place_your_safety_razor_somewhere_safe\"><\/span><strong>Place your safety razor somewhere safe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly recommend a razor stand to store your safety razor and they\u2019re inexpensive to boot. The material of the razor stand doesn\u2019t matter much, but I prefer treated wood or plastic. Metal racks can have the chance to develop rust as well, and we don\u2019t want that to spread to our safety razor. Some experienced shavers even use something simple like a mason jar or a bowl to hang their razors on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Perfecto-Deluxe-Chrome-Razor-Brush\/dp\/B00KO46CTA?dchild=1&amp;keywords=razor+stand&amp;qid=1630700425&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=AOQB6QQXPW2RH&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMFVaNjdFUTlLNUxBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzc0NTY0UDVUM0k3SjkzU0MmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDM4OTk4MjMyQUZSWFBVTU5ZSlQmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=imyts-20&amp;linkId=63a0d9b8c9b0a561cd5ea7d3cce97186&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Perfecto-Deluxe-Chrome-Razor-Brush\/dp\/B00KO46CTA?dchild=1&amp;keywords=razor+stand&amp;qid=1630700425&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=AOQB6QQXPW2RH&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMFVaNjdFUTlLNUxBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzc0NTY0UDVUM0k3SjkzU0MmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDM4OTk4MjMyQUZSWFBVTU5ZSlQmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=imyts-20&amp;linkId=63a0d9b8c9b0a561cd5ea7d3cce97186&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">check out these stand options<\/a> for something that will work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lacking a stand, another method would be to wrap your safety razor in a clean dry cloth. Either method will keep the safety razor dry, out of the way so others don\u2019t accidentally injure themselves, and most importantly out of reach for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important thing to note is, the best place for a safety razor is away from water or damp areas. So if possible, storing the razor outside of the shower and even the bathroom will help prevent rusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_a_safety_razor_in_the_shower\"><\/span><strong>How to store a safety razor in the shower<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some folks prefer to shave while in the shower, and it\u2019s an easier step to simply <a href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-you-use-a-safety-razor-in-the-shower\/\" target=\"_blank\">hang your safety razor on the shower<\/a> caddy itself, or leave it lying in a soap dish or something similar in the shower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not leave your safety razor in the shower.<\/strong> <strong>Leaving a safety razor in the shower could result in rust and injury if it\u2019s within reach of children or others that might not be expecting a safety razor in the shower.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your <a href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/how-long-do-safety-razors-last-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\">safety razor to last long<\/a>, hang it on its stand somewhere safe and out of reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember this maxim after your fantastic shave: Clean, dry, and out of reach. Your future self will love you for it, as will those around you.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-you-use-a-safety-razor-in-the-shower\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-you-use-a-safety-razor-in-the-shower\/\" target=\"_blank\">using your safety razor in the shower<\/a> I have a resource just for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_safety_razor_blades_after_shaving\"><\/span><strong>How to store safety razor blades after shaving?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My recommendation is to avoid removing the blade from the razor after shaving, as it can lead to injury with a razor blade floating about. The safest bet is to store the blade within the head hanging on a stand, as we\u2019ve discussed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, some folks are more comfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/should-i-leave-the-blade-in-my-safety-razor\/\" target=\"_blank\">removing the blade from the safety razor<\/a> head itself. If you decide that\u2019s best for you, here are some tips about storing your safety razor blades safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>After shaving and rinsing your safety razor head with clean warm water, pat dry so it doesn\u2019t slip when opening the head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the safety razor head and carefully remove the blade. Do not put rubbing alcohol on the razor blade as it might remove the protective coating and cause it to rust sooner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the blade is clean and dry, you can either place it back in the razor wrapper or simply as it is in a small container that has a lid. Then place the container out of the way. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(NOTE: Some folks store their blades outside of the bathroom to prevent premature rusting. Do what\u2019s best for you and your space available.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, shaving with a safety razor is an experience and not something to be rushed. By making sure you\u2019re storing your safety razor properly, you\u2019re also ensuring you will have that close shave experience again and again with little risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve begun the incredible journey of having the best shave of your life. After a close shave with your gleaming new safety razor, it begs the question, how do I store this thing once I\u2019m done? Surely it can\u2019t be balanced on the edge of your shave soap cup or the lid of your shaving&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":289,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,4,8],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":18,"label":"General Info"},{"value":4,"label":"Razor Blades"},{"value":8,"label":"Razors"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/How-To-Store-a-Safety-Razor-and-Blades-1024x683.png",1024,683,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Joshua Bartlett","author_link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/author\/joshuaebartlett\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":18,"name":"General Info","slug":"general-info","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":18,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":80,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":18,"category_count":80,"category_description":"","cat_name":"General Info","category_nicename":"general-info","category_parent":0},{"term_id":4,"name":"Razor Blades","slug":"razor-blades","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":4,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":13,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":4,"category_count":13,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Razor Blades","category_nicename":"razor-blades","category_parent":0},{"term_id":8,"name":"Razors","slug":"razors","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":54,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":8,"category_count":54,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Razors","category_nicename":"razors","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}