I personally have been using Isopropyl alcohol for years and never had any issues. Drys quickly. 
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this I will update the post as well. Im my country the refills or the originals are not available so I have to make my own. There is a home test for the quality of essential oils. As mentioned earlier, using a higher concentration will drastically speed up the process. Thank you for your comment, Igor. or less? My bad. B) I am still concerned to switch over to Panasonic after reading you other article on it, was wondering if anyone has told you their experience of switching brands after prolonged use and shaving habits. I left the shaver to air dry and it was completely dry in about 30 minutes. I was considering purchasing some of the lubricating oil you recommend, and occasionally adding a drop to each foil. In addition, ethanol and isopropanol are excellent solvents and will almost certainly provide good cleaning of the shaving head without surfactants. That seems to solve the problem most of the time. But I did some research and I have some concerns when it comes to using casual denatured alcohol for electric shaver cleansing. Rinse it with water and click it back on the shaving head once it is clean and dry. You need to put a drop of oil on the paper and let it dry. Its like a thin film that coats the parts coming into contact with the solution. As mentioned previously, I went with the Lemon variation and it smells very similar to Brauns original refills. I am not by any means an expert in this area, but I think they are only legally required to list the alcohol and not the rest. 
As you have repeatedly noted, there are very practical and effective stations. I would only recommend it if you cannot get any of the other three options above. This is a guide about homemade Norelco razor cleaning solution. And due to the fact that the flow of water will directly wash the filter zone, its purity will also improve. I think my previous comment wasnt exactly clear, so Ill try to be more concise. At this moment I cannot say with certainty whether the use of one or the other will increase the likeliness of the paint getting damaged, but it is a legitimate concern and its probably best to opt for ethyl alcohol just to be on the safe side. Fresh scent that will remain on your shaving head, so you can enjoy the perfect fresh and clean shave of your electric shaver. For each of the cleaning solutions presented, I will address 3 key aspects: The concentrated packs from CCRREFILLS performed great. 
If youve followed the instructions precisely, the cleaning solution is definitely not the culprit. (In this aspect, solutions with mineral oils should have an advantage). I usually take the shaver out after cleaning and let it dry completely. I have an old Arc 4 from Panasonic (ES-LF51A), currently discontinued, and the foils would just get piping hot after 20 seconds or so. Jatop is less than 75% alcohol, and almost all of the negative reviews are related to the problem of drying out the next day.). Unlike the CCRREFILLS concentrate above, this one does not need to be mixed with alcohol. For that, all we need to do is give it a quick cleaning. The 500 ml (16 oz) of cleaning solution will allow you to refill a cartridge 3 times. I just ordered a new Braun 70S Cassette, even though it seemed I was still getting close shaves. I am sure that it has been suggested many times, but you should also make more videos on YT and other platforms. Either way, Braun would happily sell you a new shaver head or a completely new shaver, so I dont think they care which type of alcohol you use. HI, I am so sorry but in your article you mention 70% 100% alcohol 500ml. Good luck with keeping up the good work! My question is how many drops (or ml) oil i must add to 1 lt Isopropyl? WebYes, you can wash your Philips Norelco electric shaver or trimmer. No problem at all, many thanks for the follow-up. You mentioned Panasonic LF51. There are two scents available, Citrus and Mint. I guess the only difference is Braun u mix 100% and the Panasonic I think he said mix in half with water. Within a few months my cleaning solution dissolved these. Theirefficiencyis just on another level. If you have a two-headed Philips Shaver follow the cleaning instructions below. Carefully shake off excess water from your shaver and let it air dry. Adding the content of a CCRRefill to water will not do anything since it only contains food grade machine oil and essential oil. I found grain alcohol called Everclear without toxic substances but it costs almost 20 bucks per 1 liter , so it would not make sense preparing your own solution instead of buying original cartridges when you take in to account you have to buy essential oil and clean up cartridge each time. That depends entirely on the alcohol concentration. Thanks. For the past few years, Ive been trying to find cheaper solutions for my Braun cleaning stations that would also perform great. By the way, the stickiness mentioned above could be mistaken for moisture, but it wasnt the case as the blades and foils were perfectly dry. Thanks, Josiah. I then added some more water. Although I definitely dont mind if the shaver head dries faster. I have been using a home made solution for over 10 years. As expected, any solution that has at least 70% alcohol will be very effective at cleaning an electric shaver. Using the original solution I always just wiped off any excess moisture with a tissue to speed up drying. I have a Series 8 and the sensor is definitely looking for the conductivity so the baking soda is essential. Our site can best be viewed with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox. I have found that alcohol is useful in cleaning plastics and cleaning cuts received when replacing rubber rollers. So it just keeps track of how long the shaver has been running since the last cleaning. Best wishes. Your dedication to shaving equipment expertise and excellence is truly beyond the fray! For rotaries its probably fine Philips wont even recommend lubricating the shavers that dont come with a station. This will again depend entirely on the alcohol concentration. Video reviews will definitely come as well, hopefully sooner than later. I actually posted an article about that a while ago. I also found on those units, the properties of the rollers changed making them loose the friction needed to pull paper. Many thanks for taking the time to share the recipe. I do not use the brush to clean the cassette, as the owners manual states the brush may damage the intricate & delicate parts of the cassette. All rights reserved. Have you tried this as an alternative? Absolutely, theres a big difference between 70% vs 90% (or more) when it comes to the drying time, regardless if its a DIY solution or a ready-made concentrate like the one from CCRrefills. If you found the information useful, consider subscribing to the ShaverCheck newsletter as well. Excellent. I also decided to buy and test the effectiveness of silicone oil with the lowest viscosity 5 mm/s. Im sure its one of the reasons why I still have shavers with the original foil/blades that still cut effectively after years of use. Regarding the drying aspect, the inductive heating works best in combination with a fan (some Panasonic stations use such a system). Its called Cleanerist and it works really well, the price is excellent and its ready to be used just like the one you linked. Sticking to 70% alcohol is probably your best bet. The manufacturer even includes a sticker so you wont confuse the bottle with something else like plain alcohol. But its important to make sure that its completely dissolved before pouring it into the tray of your station. I can get ethanol in 99.5% or 70% and isopropyl alcohol in 70% locally. I tried to replicate your findings by comparing two Series 9 cassettes, a new one and one that has been constantly cleaned in the station using isopropyl alcohol and the CCRRefills concentrate. Nope, there are no cartridges intended to be used with a specific shaver model. Rinse the cartridge by adding water and shaking. (By the way, the Cleanerist solution contains over 90% alcohol, and there is not a single report of a drying problem. That is, more lubrication is not necessarily better. In this guide, Im going to present what I consider to be the best third-party cleaning solutions for Braun CCR stations. To be clear, I dont refer to the moment when it actually needs to be replaced. The Cleanerist and CCRREFILLS solutions are a lot better in that regard though. Therefore, its safer and more reliable to use the original solution with the Panasonic station, or professionally designed and tested third-party solutions such as Philips Jet Clean or Shaver Shebang. Hi Ovidiu, I have found 99 % Isopropyl (1 lt). Only the instructions for preparing the solution and the number of refills will differ. Yes, making your own solution would likely bring the costs down a bit more, but again, I think third-party solutions are worth it for the completely hassle-free experience. I really appreciate your in-depth reviews like this. Most chemicals that can serve this purpose or dissolve mineral oils are not available (unless you are a chemical business owner). Results will not be perfect, which is perfectly okay. Hi Ovidiu, The cleaning station has now started working but only after a long time of the lights cycling though constantly,then all lights go out.Then press start button twice and the unit starts cleaning.Its not like my old cleaning station where I could put the razor in and start a clean straight away but I can live with this as it is.Thanks for your advice anyway. Also, I did not like the smell at all. Hey. Totally agree regarding the Jet Clean solution, you can find some incredible deals. Baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp of distilled water is the key to turn off the empty fluid light if you are making your own fluid. I personally use isopropyl alcohol (thats what I could get at the time) and everything seems fine so far; but given the choice, I think you should opt for ethanol. Maybe the same problem as many on here, after refilling the cartridge with alcohol and a bit of lemon oil the red empty light remains on.it wont reset to full, so no cleaning, any ideas. Po odsunu pvodnch majitel stdav chtral a do roku 2002, kdy jsme zaali s rekonstrukc. Repeat this step at least 5 times in order to remove as much debris as possible. For example, rubbing alcohol is used as an antiseptic agent and can be applied to the skin and even on opened wounds. Couldnt be happier. I made my 1st batch using 70% rubbing alcohol and some scented oil. After i have used all of my 6 ccrrefills i have decided to use my own solution that i found on this website: 5ml of glycerine, 20ml of water, and 140ml (in my case) 70% aclohol. Out of all the inexpensive solutions presented in this post, the Shaver Shebang concentrate performed the worst as a lubricant. I need it to be 100%. There may be others, but as far as Im concerned, yours are really the most objective reviews you can get on the net. The ingredient list of the Cleanerist fluid resembles the original Braun solution: aliphatic hydrocarbons (less than 5%), fragrance, Citral, d-Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamaldehyde. I shave about 5 times per week. After cleaning, switch off the appliance. Maybe if you have a picture or if you can indicate it with an arrow I would be able to look further into this. Rubbing alcohol is dirt cheap and widely available and the overall cost of a refill obtained in this manner will be a lot lower compared to the original. 
However, with constant contact with the skin, the degree of heating and the amount of lubricant on the foils will vary,as does the shaving time. Unsubscribe at any time. Not sure about Amazon selling it though. From what I can tell, it appears that the station may be clogged. So its best to follow Brauns path. Shaver Shebang offers 90%+ which should make for quick drying. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pandacleaner-Scraping-cleaning-cartridges-commercial/dp/B01LYWOB5R/ref=sr_1_10_sspa?keywords=ccr+refill&qid=1564925212&s=gateway&sr=8-10-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUV01EUEFWVlNPQkUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MjkwMTUzUEYyU0M0OUdaNUhSJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NTYwNDIzVVIwUk9CMUEzVjFEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==. Put the cap on the cartridge and shake to make sure baking soda is incorporated. On some cartridges it will even be listed explicitly on the label (propan-2-ol). There are two variations available, lemon and mint. 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