Ultrasonic Cleaners
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Boojum1
Cosmic Cowboy
It fits all my razors. 
Acer89
James
No way would I ever use bleach on my razors. It's dulls the finish especially on the polished or chrome type razors.
Yeah I thought this may be the case, it was diluted down but luckily didn't cause any issues.
I was thoroughly disappointed with my US Cleaner... I used it to clean my bike cassette and chain and after 3 hours in the bath with degreaser, I sacked it off and good old fashioned elbow grease and had it done in 10 mins...
Its this one that I have (well my dad has!)
Its this one that I have (well my dad has!)
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Acer89
James
My ultrasonic cleaner arrived from Amazon. I chose a warehouse deal (damaged box £20.00) including delivery
Fantastic for cleaning brass or stainless steel but according to what I've read should be used with caution for plated or painted items.
Here's my result on a vintage Gillette brass ball end OC
Before:
After:
Overnight soak in white vinegar from Wilko. £1.00 for 750ml
3 mins in the ultrasonic cleaner and polished with a microfibre cloth.
Personally, I prefer a little patina as it adds to the character and history of a vintage razor. However there's a big difference between a nice natural patina and encrusted crud.
The knurling on my stainless steel handles came out gleaming
Pretty good I think.
Fantastic for cleaning brass or stainless steel but according to what I've read should be used with caution for plated or painted items.
Here's my result on a vintage Gillette brass ball end OC
Before:
After:
Overnight soak in white vinegar from Wilko. £1.00 for 750ml
3 mins in the ultrasonic cleaner and polished with a microfibre cloth.
Personally, I prefer a little patina as it adds to the character and history of a vintage razor. However there's a big difference between a nice natural patina and encrusted crud.
The knurling on my stainless steel handles came out gleaming
Pretty good I think.
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Godfather
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Result!My ultrasonic cleaner arrived from Amazon. I chose a warehouse deal (damaged box £20.00) including delivery
Fantastic for cleaning brass or stainless steel but according to what I've read should be used with caution for plated or painted items.
Here's my result on a vintage Gillette brass ball end OC
Before:
View attachment 7212
After:
Overnight soak in white vinegar from Wilko. £1.00 for 750ml
3 mins in the ultrasonic cleaner and polished with a microfibre cloth.
View attachment 7213
Personally, I prefer a little patina as it adds to the character and history of a vintage razor. However there's a big difference between a nice natural patina and encrusted crud.
View attachment 7214
The knurling on my stainless steel handles came out gleaming
View attachment 7215
Pretty good I think.
ManicDee
póg mo thóin
Hi Nishy, hope these can help: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Magnasonic+Ultrasonic+Cleaner&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasonic...r+600ml&qid=1554117898&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0
About 3 months ago, my missus picked up the "Uten - 650ml " cleaner and has had no issues with it thus far.
Thank you I'll order one today.
MPH
Forum GOD!
@Nishy
Check this place out.
https://www.allendale-ultrasonics.co.uk/benchtop-range.html
I haven't used one from the brand, but I use professional ultrasonics in my day job and someone put me on to this company. I haven't needed to buy a new one yet, but when I do this place is priced VERY competitively! Plus they are in the UK.
May be worth a punt. The small cheap ones are similar prices to those mentioned previously.
Check this place out.
https://www.allendale-ultrasonics.co.uk/benchtop-range.html
I haven't used one from the brand, but I use professional ultrasonics in my day job and someone put me on to this company. I haven't needed to buy a new one yet, but when I do this place is priced VERY competitively! Plus they are in the UK.
May be worth a punt. The small cheap ones are similar prices to those mentioned previously.
Paul L
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I've had the same Ultrawave ultrasonic sterilizer for 20+ years. (From my previous occupation as a tattooIst)
It's still going strong and does a fine job.
Most likely out of budget for those who only want to clean up the odd old razor, watch bracelet or jewellery though.
They all work the same from what I can make out.
Enzymatic detergents are available online these days, they have good cavitation, ensuring removal of ingrained/hidden matter (in crevices and knurling etc)
It's still going strong and does a fine job.
Most likely out of budget for those who only want to clean up the odd old razor, watch bracelet or jewellery though.
They all work the same from what I can make out.
Enzymatic detergents are available online these days, they have good cavitation, ensuring removal of ingrained/hidden matter (in crevices and knurling etc)
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