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• Method 2 of 3: Cleanse with lemon juice and salt
• Method 3 of 3: Extending Blade Life

1 Collect everything you need. You will need sea salt, white vinegar, and an old toothbrush. The acidity of the white vinegar will help remove rust from the blade.Sea salt acts as an abrasive to help the vinegar remove rust.

• Regular table salt will work as well, but sea salt is slightly more grainy and will do better as an abrasive.
• You will also need a couple of soft, clean towels, as well as rubbing alcohol and a few cotton pads for sterilization.

2 Rinse the blade well with water. You don't need to use soap, bleach, or other cleaning products. Never use harsh chemicals. Just rinse the blade with regular tap water. The water temperature does not matter.

• If you are cleaning the shaving razor, turn it upside down to allow water to drain through the gaps between the blades.

3 Fill a small bowl with white vinegar. Dip the blade in a bowl and soak it in the vinegar for at least 30 seconds. If you encounter particularly stubborn rust, soak the blade in the vinegar for a few minutes.

• Pour in enough vinegar to completely submerge the blade.

4 Make a paste with sea salt and vinegar. While the blade is soaking in the vinegar, pour a spoonful of sea salt into another bowl. Pour some vinegar there. Stir the mixture with a spoon until a thick paste forms.

5 Scoop up the paste with a toothbrush and scrub the blade thoroughly. Remove the blade from the vinegar bowl. Dip your toothbrush into the paste to get as much of the paste as possible on the bristles. Clean the blade thoroughly. If necessary, scoop up more paste with the brush.

6 Rinse the blade with water. Use a clean towel to gently blot any large lumps of paste. Then rinse the blade under the tap to remove any residual paste. Inspect the blade to make sure there is no rust.

• Do not leave a single speck of rust, otherwise it will spread over the blade again.
• If there is still rust on the blade, repeat all steps again,

7 Pat the blade dry with a soft towel. When the rust is gone, gently pat dry the blade with a towel to remove moisture, which is one of the main causes of rust formation. Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and wipe the blade with it. This will not only speed up the drying of moisture, but also sterilize the blade for later use.

• Leave the blade to dry on a clean towel.
• Keep the blade away from moisture. If possible, keep it away from the steam and moisture of the bathroom.
• Blot the blade dry after each use.

Method 2 of 3: Cleanse with lemon juice and salt

1. 1 Collect everything you need. You will need sea salt, one lemon, and an old toothbrush. Also bring a couple of soft, clean towels, rubbing alcohol and a few cotton pads. You will need them to sterilize the blade.
2. 2 Rinse the blade under normal tap water. You do not need to use soap or cleaning products. Just rinse the blade with regular tap water. Rinse the blade thoroughly, including all corners and crevices.
3. 3 Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a small bowl. Dip the blade into a bowl and leave it there for at least 30 seconds. If desired, the blade can be left to soak in the juice for a few minutes.
   • Make sure there is enough juice in the bowl to completely cover the blade.
4. 4 Sprinkle the second half of the lemon with plenty of sea salt. Sprinkle on the pulp, not on the skin. Then rub the blade with this lemon half. Citric acid combined with sea salt crystals will remove rust from the blade.
5. 5 Blot and rinse the blade with water. With a clean towel, gently blot most of the lemon pulp and sea salt. Rinse the blade under the tap to rinse out any leftover lemon and salt. Inspect the blade to make sure there is no rust.
   • Repeat all steps again if there are stubborn rust spots on the blade.
   • Since rust can spread again, it must be removed completely.
6. 6 Blot the blade with a soft towel. Once you've removed all the rust from the blade, gently blot it with a clean towel to remove moisture, which is one of the main causes of rust formation. Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and rub the blade with it to sterilize. Leave the blade to dry on a towel.
   • Once the blade is completely dry, it should be stored away from moisture - outside the bathroom or in a ziplock bag.
   • Blot the blade dry after each use.

Method 3 of 3: Extending Blade Life

1. 1 Rinse the shaver after each use. When shaving, rinse the blades under hot water after one or two strokes to prevent hair from clogging. When you are finished shaving, rinse the blade under running hot water for 5-10 seconds.
   • If there are any hairs between the blades, turn the razor at a 45-degree angle and hold it under water for a few more seconds.
2. 2 Dry the blade thoroughly. When moisture stays on the razor blades for a long time, they begin to oxidize, forming rust. Oxidation dulls the blades more quickly, which means you have to replace them more often. Dry the blade completely after each use. Use a soft towel to blot dry (not wipe) the blade. Be careful not to cut yourself.
   • You can quickly blow dry your razor to remove moisture from it.
   • 10 seconds under a hairdryer should be enough.
3. 3 Don't keep your razor in the bathroom. Steam and moisture will accelerate the formation of rust on the razor blades. If possible, store the blades somewhere other than the bathroom. They can also be kept in a ziplock bag.
4. 4 Apply mineral oil and rubbing alcohol to the blade. Dip the shaver in rubbing alcohol after each use. This will speed up drying and sterilize the blade. If your skin is prone to acne, sterilization will help prevent rashes. Then dip the razor in mineral oil to improve shave performance, protect the blade from external influences and extend the life of the razor.