The razor blades should be replaced every 12 months, if you want, then replace them every 18 months. This goes for the foils and blades together. But since everyone shaves differently, some may shave daily, or have thicker hairs. You may need to change the foils and blades much earlier than recommended
When you first get an electric razor, you can get a good feel of it and how easy it will be to operate. The smoothness, comfort, and closeness of the blades. Not to mention the speed at which you can get the job done. But then it’s going to decline from there. The blades like a lot of things will start to go bad along with the foils. They start to show wear and tear and soon will need to have new ones.
But the question I would as myself, is how often should electric razor blades be replaced? Or even how to get your dollars’ worth from it before they go bad.
So, let us dive in and find some answers to these questions.
Why should you replace the foils and blades of an electric razor?
Because any sharp edge that is consistently used over time performs a sort of slicing operation can and will become dull. Apart from the average dullness of the blade. There is a lot of wear and tear on the metal of the foils. The head is made from metal put together with great attention but very low tolerance. You need both for a close enough shave.
The inside blades of your foil shaver come into contact with the foils when it is pushed against your skin. The same can also be said about rotary shavers that can rotate inside the metal guard or comb.
The friction can produce heat and bring on stress on the metal. When this occurs, the metal will curve and contort. It can cause some bad injuries if not fixed or replaced.
Blades get dull, foils will begin to break down. Now the shaver can’t perform up to par.
When should you replace them?
Whenever you feel they need to be replaced. Every electric shaver will have a recommendation of the amount of time they can last and when you should replace them. But there are a variety of other factors that go into place and can affect when you should replace them.
Factors such as how frequently do you shave, how coarse and solid your hair is, your blade and foils condition, the maintenance of your shaver, and the contact of preshave products that touch and can accelerate the wear and tear of metal foils. You’ll have to switch the blades along with the foils within a few months up to a few years.
- The use of mineral-based pre-shave talcum (this will accelerate the wear)
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- A good time to tell when its time to replace your razor blades is when it losses its sharpness
- Another sign it might be time to hang that razor up is when it starts to pull hair. This may be a sign something is wrong with it.
How would I know when the electric blades have gone bad?
The proximity of the shave will start to suffer. You might end up shaving over the same spot a few times. Even you will be pressing harder to increase the closeness of the shave. Then maybe those blades are dull. You may have some tugging and pulling. Usually, when this occurs the cutting block of the shaver head is wearing down.
Or the shaver head gets hot. When this happens it usually means the blades have some advanced wear and tear. Usually caused by a lot of touching between the bad metal parts.
Lastly, the comfort the shaver provides is no longer there. This can happen when your force more strokes, push down on the razor, then completing the shave can cause the shaving head to get hotter since you’re taking longer to finish the job.
Now see any one of the things above, then take heed, pay attention.
These are just a couple of signs that will usually signal to you that it’s going bad.
You can even change the blades after a quick visual inspection. If you find any dents or some parts of the foils that don’t look up to par, you can change them also.
How to maintain your blades and increase their lifespan?
Buying a new razor can be annoying. So why do that if you have a good one but you just need to maintain it a bit? So, here are a few things you can do to increase its lifespan.
You can lubricate the shaver
In my opinion, it’s the most important and often the most overlooked part of owning an electric razor. Doing this can prolong the life of the cutters and their foils. A light oil or lubricating spray can be used to release the scraping between the metal pieces when they start to move. And reduce the war and tear. Therefore, giving off less heat.
Remove the dirt from your shaver
Little hairs get caught in the head of the shaver; dead skin falls in there as well. Dirt begins to build up and it all becomes one big clog and will drag down your shaver’s performance. You should be cleaning it each time once you’re done with it. A light clean. No heavy-duty stuff. Most can be cleaned just with water and dish soap. There should be a little brush that comes with it the device makes sure to use that.
Handle it with care
Mechanical shocks can deform the foils and motor parts if not handled with care. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I broke my shaver while in the bathroom and it slips and bangs on the sink. You want to avoid tapping it on the sink also. I know you may be trying to clean it but using solid items to clean the shaver is something you should not do.
You don’t want to use the cleaning brush on the foils. This is how sensitive the foils can be. Also, when you’re going around from place to place, use the hard case or a protective cap. It protects it from banging around.
Why should you replace the screen of the electric razor?
There is a screen that should be replaced after about 6 to 8 months of use. There can be a lot of buildup on the screen, from hair, a little bit of rust, and water drops all combine to make it nonfunctional. So, if I were you and noticed some buildup on the screen, I would think it’s time to replace it.
How Long Does an Electric Shaver Last?
It can last up to 7 years or more. Most will last up to 5 years. But many factors determine its life expectancy such as the materials being used. Which brand do you buy? If you were to buy a low-quality brand, then you may expect the shaver to last 3 years or less. If you don’t take care of it, you won’t get anywhere near 7 years out of it.
Can Your Electric Shaver Last Longer Than Expect?
The shaver itself can last a long time. The two things that you should pay close attention to are lubricating it and cleaning it often. Lubricating it can stop the friction for the metals from pushing out too much heat and wearing down the metal foils. Cleaning it properly and often can make sure the shaver operates efficiently. When it does not you know that something is wrong or it’s dying. Doing these two, you’ll prolong the shaver’s life.
How long do electric razor blades last?
They can last up to 18 months. I say 18 months because that is the longest, I ever heard of them lasting. Now consider how often you shave, which can shorten its lifespan, and how well you take care of it. Both of those will determine if you can reach an 18-month mark, shorter than the mark or beyond that. The longest they ever lasted when I would shave was 7 months. Since I would shave every day and not take good care of the blades.
Do electric razor blades get dull?
Yes, they do, unfortunately. The foils, blades can get dull, but even the motor can go bad. The foils and blades are made of steel. Steel can wear and tear. The dullness is inevitable. But it is prevented to a certain extent by maintaining it often and lubricating it as well. But remember to change them as soon as possible when they get dull because dull blades yank and pull-on hairs and that can cause a lot of irritation and pain.
How often should I replace my Braun shaver head?
Since Braun shavers can be of higher quality, the maximum amount of time you must replace them is about 18 months. But that 18-month timeline can be shortened down 12 months even 6 months. Because it depends on how often you shave, the thickness and coarseness of your facial hair. All of this puts more wear and tear on your shaver head.