Parker Variant question

If you clean every week, you will not need anything else than a normal worn out toothbrush and a bit of soap/dish washing liquid. An electric toothbrush is a bit of overkill and might even wear out the plating in the long run. You will not get a massive dirt buildup in just a week.

 

ok I shall do that got to buy some dish soap Thanks for all the help and kind words

 

Is a new toothbrush ok? I don't have a warn one Thanks this is my last question that's to all who helped me but is a new tooth brush ok? I'm new to all this so any help is welcomed

 

The more you clean and take it apart, the more the plating will wear thin, especially on threading. When the Zamak metal, underneath the plating is exposed, the dreaded "Zamak Rot" will occur, fast.

 

So what is the recommended time for me to clean the razor? how many times a month? I take good care of my razors I wash them off and clean them with q-tips I do use a toothbrush on the head of the razor so what should I do?

 

The ultrasonic bath will not harm your razor ( provided you don't use aggressive chemicals). It's not really needed though for a razor you bought new. Gentle handling, no dropping on the bathroom tiles and wiping with a clean absorbent fabric after every shave will help it last forever and a day. As a matter of fact on my every TTO adjustable I use a few drops of mineral oil on all moving parts every six months or so to help things move along. It's not really needed, but I do it anyway.
Welcome to the forum and getting the Variant was a good choice.

 

Thank you I will clean my razor with a toothbrush once a week with dawn dish detergent sound like a good plan? {please give feedback}

 

The most I have ever done is just a soak in dish soap for a few minutes every month. If needed, I'll use a toothbrush to clean it better. Most of the time, a good rinse under hot water is all that I'll do after a shave.

 

Sounds like a good plan. When I earlier wrote about a worn out toothbrush, it was only to mention a way to reuse a toothbrush that has become too soft/worn out for teeth brushing. In that way you do not need to buy anything. Of course a new toothbrush would work too.

 

Thank you so much! god bless all of you I never thought I would find such kindness! thank you all

 

I have a '58 and a '59 Fat Boy still looking great. After a shave I remove the the blade rinse razor under faucet and swish it in alcohol to keep soap scrum off. Still looking great.

 

I'll be honest, I don't do near the cleaning your are talking about. I usually do a nice rinse and wipe after each shave. If I notice a little build up, I will take some foaming bubbles to it with a toothbrush. If you give up a good scrubbing every week, your should be fine. Welcome to TSD!

 

The part that worries me about the variant is the fact that its hollow its a real pain getting all the water out I don't want to have it rust from the inside

 

It's supposed to made with all brass components, so I don't think I would worry about rust. Just my opinion.

 

I've decided I will use a toothbrush and do a light scrub after every shave I will use the ultra sonic cleaner with dawn dish soap and alcohol once every two weeks dose this sound safe for the razor? this is my last question please give me your advice I value it greatly. Thanks God Bless

 

Just rinse with hot water after each shave. Maybe once a month with Dawn and toothbrush and ultra sonic if it gets cruddy, which it shouldn't. Don't over do it.

 

ok I will do the ultra sonic once a month and I will rise and wash with hot water after every shave

 

The ultra sonic only runs for 30 seconds fyi

 

I just got off the phone with my mother She's a licensed esthetician and cosmetologist she handles lots of razor - barber things she recommended once a week with the sonic cleaner ; she said a professional's instruments should always be clean