Clean handle thread easily.

[Vittoria]

Hi all,
This is a little trick I use to clean the the internal thread on a three piece razor.
I just take a cotton tip screw it in all the way in and out.
I have never had the tip come of the stem.
You will be surprised by the dirt and scum that comes out if you have never cleaned the handle thread.
You can even use a little detergent and water if its really dirty (example you purchased a vintage razor).
Or if you want to clean and lubricate the internal thread I just put a few drops of 3 in 1 oil on the cotton tip.
As some of you have some pricey razors it pays to take care of the thread.

Works with Modern and vintage thread sizes.

This is what I buy they are cheap and available at chemist warehouse. (In Australia)
Cheers.

[brothers]

Vittoria, thanks for the suggestion. My every day razor isn't visibly dirty but looking down to the lowest area where it's a little bit deeper than the male threads of the cap I could see some light soil. I followed your advice and screwed the cotton tip all the way down there and back again, and there was a very light debris from the bottom of the hole. I have several old collected razors stashed away that I suspect would certainly benefit from this practical process. Much obliged!

[CMur12]

Thanks for the idea and your experience, Vittoria.

Your Swisspers look a bit larger than our Q-Tips, but I think it will still work. Maintenance is indeed important, and this one is easy to overlook.

- Murray

[brothers]

Affirmative - the process using a Q-Tip on the Colonial General razor was successful. Sorry if I didn't make myself clear.

[Nitrox]

Very nice idea, I never thought of that....off to clean all my razors