About Selfcleaning Men'S Shavers

Shavers use vibration and lubricants to self-clean.

Self-cleaning shavers use simple technology to decrease the time it takes to shave. The self-cleaning system differs from model to model, but manufacturers design them to clean the razor blades and make the next shaving experience for the user better than that obtained in using a traditional razor that must be hand-cleaned.

Definition

Self-cleaning men's razors are electric razors of either rotary or foil construction. Rotary razors use circles of blades that rotate to cut hair, while foil versions have a mesh-covered blade that shifts back and forth to cut any hair it comes in contact with. Both of these versions can have self-cleaning features. This does not mean that the razor removes all hair from its inner compartment, but the systems do make it easier for users to clean razors and extend the life of the razor before it needs cleaning.

Process

Almost all self-cleaning shavers use a vibration system. When the razor is placed back in its recharging slot or into the self-cleaning base, a small motor is switched on that vibrates the head of the razor. This vibration knocks out the small bits of hair that have been cut into the base where the razor is resting. This helps the razor blades shave more cleanly and efficiently the next time they are used.

Lubrication

Many self-cleaning shaver systems include a lubrication component to the cleaning system. The base that the shaver rests in uses a lubricant to help remove hair from the blades, and to clean them of any dirt that might remain if the system used only vibration. The lubricant can be run through the razor as it is being cleaned or the razor head can be submerged in the lubricant when it is cleaned.

Charging

Most self-cleaning razors use a charging base to clean the shaver. This means that the shaver is cleaned and charged at the same time--it does not need to be switched between two different devices. This saves money and time for both the manufacturer and the user.

Cartridge

Self-cleaning shavers tend to use cartridges that are filled with the lubricant needed to clean the razor and a compartment to hold the shavings. The cartridges usually last around a month before they need to be replaced by the user. The new cartridges cost several dollars and must be bought from the manufacturer of the razor (or a distributor who stocks its products).

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