On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:24:26 +0000, polygonum
wrote:

On 27/10/2013 06:11, MM wrote:
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each
use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy.

But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of
stuff, not just air as I expected.

Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car
tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an
extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every
morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a
powerful blast of pure air.

Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong
enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies.

So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's
finished?

MM

You're surely not using air puffs to blow your skin and hair particles
around the house, are you? You must be taking it outside to do that?

Why on earth should I take it outside when the air in any room in the
home is typically full of dead skin cells, spider **** and other
detritus anyway?


TBH I use mine each day without worrying about the bits. At least once a
week (often more frequently) I have a full wet shave with it, thoroughly
wash it out, roughly dry it, and that is all.

Yes, that may be your choice. Mine is NOT to use water, but to blow
out the stubble. Maybe use the little brush that comes with it once a
month in addition. My previous non-washable Philishave lasted for 20
years using the above cleaning regimen. I don't feel mixing water and
electronics is a good idea, and there's always the consideration that
the manufacturer may be recommending this in the expectation of a
replacement purchase sooner than really necessary. (This would be
planned obsolescence *with* the connivance of the user! Clever
muggers, these capitalists!)

MM