How To Clean Norelco Razors

The Norelco razor is one of the best selling rotary shavers made by Philips. The three rotating heads of the razor turn independently and conforms to the contour of the face for a closer shave. The Norelco razor is very much suited for those who have longer facial hair that do not shave that often. Experts and owners are very satisfied with the performance of the Norelco razor and deemed that this is the quietest shaver in the market. It is quite easy to clean too, which is a major plus. Once your shave's quality has reduced somewhat it is time to clean the the combs and cutters of the Norelco razor. Below are tips on how to do this.

• Brush the whiskers from the razor's comb slots once a week or more frequently depending on the amount of facial hair you shave off. Use the brush that comes with the Norelco razor to remove the hair. After you have removed the hair from the comb slots lift the razor head assembly. Turn it upside down to brush the hair from underneath the razor’s cutters as well as the razor chamber where hair tends to collect. It is not advisable that you tap the razor head assembly on any surface as this can damage the combs.
• For a more thorough cleaning, detach the razor head assembly from the body of the razor and remove the combs and the cutters from their retaining plates. The cutter and comb pair should be removed one after the other. Make sure that you keep each pair together to avoid confusion when you have to put them back together.
• Clean each cutter and comb, collectively called a razor head separately. You can detach the comb from the cutter. Use the accompanying brush to remove the hair from the cutter and comb in an upward sweep. Soak the pair together in rubbing alcohol or the recommended Norelco Razor Cleaner (RC1776) for about fifteen to thirty seconds. This will remove facial oils and other debris that may have remained in the cutter and comb. Place the cleaned pair on a towel and allow them to air dry. Do the same for the other two razor heads before you reassemble them. This should be done at least every two months to keep the combs and cutters in top condition.
• Once you have reassembled the razor head assembly and reattached it on the razor body, spray the razor heads with Norelco Razor Lubricant (AL80). You can also place mineral oil (one drop) and spread it using your finger over the razor heads. Turn on the Norelco razor to allow the lubricant to spread on the razor heads and make them rotate smoothly.

Make sure that the Norelco razor is unplugged and/or turned off when you clean it, particularly when you disassemble the razor head assembly. Work in the flat surface lined with a towel and take care not to drop any of the razor parts. These are precision-tooled parts that have to be handled with care. You need to protect the razor head with its plastic cap after use.

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