Electic shaver maintenance
In our special electric shaver posts (Discovering electric shavers and Best electric shaving practices), we’ll see how to maintain an electric shaver to keep the shaving sharp and comfortable. First thing first: Do not throw away the manual! Indeed, take the time to read carefully your shaver manual and keep it next to its warranty card. This will help you to ensure that you use the electric shaver the proper way and how to perform its maintenance.
This is a summary of a tips for a proper shaver maintenance, complementary to the manual of you shaver, you should not contradict it:
Clean regularly your shaver’s screen and cutter
On most shavers, you can lift off the head frame which holds the screen to brush out any whisker residue. The shaver is usually sold with a cleaning brush designed for this purpose. The cutter, located below the screen, is the area you need to brush out carefully. Avoid touching the screen with the brush as it is very fragile and you light damage it. Take the habit to clean your shaver at least every third shave, preferably more frequently.
Lubrication of the screen and the cutter
Spray a lubricant (the one recommended by the shaver manufacturer) on the shaving screen while the shaver is running. Use the lubricant sparingly, and apply as directed by the manufacturer. This will free up any metal-to-metal binding that may be impeding the shaver’s effectiveness. The best time to lubricate the cutter is a few minutes before the shave. Don’t bother wiping off excess lubricant, this will keep your electric shaver younger.
Changing the foil and cutter
Most foil and cutter sets need to be changed about once a year, or sooner if you don’t clean out and lubricate your shaver frequently enough or if you have a tough beard. Change the foil and cutter at the same time, as the cutter gets duller, the foil gradually gets thinner as well. Installing a new, sharp cutter under a thinning foil can break a hole in the foil, and you could possibly cut your skin or have a rough shave (pulling the hairs, not cutting them).
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