How do you sanitize hair clippers?

A simple method:

Pour ¼ inch of rubbing alcohol in a dish.
Brush the hair and debris from the blades.
Submerge the blades (be careful not to submerge any other parts).
Run the unit for 10 to 30 seconds.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 using fresh alcohol until the liquid remains clean.

What can I use to clean my clipper blades?

Can I use rubbing alcohol to clean my clippers? The best way to clean barber clippers is with a professional clipper spray. This is because the aerosol helps to loosen any remaining hairs, while the formula is designed to help prevent rust and cool the blades while disinfecting.

Can you use hydrogen peroxide to clean hair clippers?

Hydrogen peroxide uses oxidation to clean bacteria. Use hydrogen peroxide to clean your personal care tools. Tweezers, combs, nail clippers, and other personal care products are a breeding ground for germs. Soaking them in hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes will kill these germs, and leave you with clean tools.

How often should you replace your hair clippers?

Groomers working full time using the same clipper on 5 or more dogs a day should replace the drive or lever every 4-6 weeks, or when they start showing signs of wear. 4. Every 4 months (or as needed), replace the mechanism that holds the blade on the clipper (usually hinge and blade latch).

Do you oil Clippers before use?

Wahl recommend that you oil your unit before each use. To oil properly, the unit should be held in such a way that the blades are in a downward position. With the clipper or trimmer blade running, dispense 2-3 drops of oil across the top blade.

How often do you oil Wahl Clippers?

approximately once a month

How long do hair clippers last?

A. It depends on the clipper itself and how well you maintain the clipper. A good quality hair clipper can last 5 to 10 years with regular maintenance.

Can you use Wd40 on hair clippers?

A few drops would sufficient, Wd40 or RP7 are less ideal as they are multipurpose and are too thin. They are however, good as sprays to remove clogged hair and sort of cool down the blades when they get too hot. A cheaper way is to use kerosene in bowl where you dip the blades in it.

Do Wahl Clippers need sharpening?

One set of clipper blades will need to be sharpened approximately every six months if used for frequent grooming such as shaving schnauzers or poodles. Sharpening Wahl clippers is not difficult, but is necessary for proper clipping.

Do hair clippers get dull?

While proper maintenance helps to to keep your hair clippers sharp, frequent use can eventually dull the blades. Dust the inside of the blade with your soft cloth, taking care to remove all debris and hair from the assembly. Sharpen the blade with a sharpening stone.

Is it better to use clippers on wet or dry hair?

Dripping wet hair is pretty much impossible to cut properly with clippers, so don’t even try. A good towel dry helps prevent the clipper blades rusting and makes it much easier for you to achieve the style you want.

How do you sharpen Wahl hair clippers?

Run your blade left and right in a horizontal direction across a Whetstone honing stone. First on the coarse side to sharpen the blade then on the finishing side to smooth out the blade.

Can you use baby oil on hair clippers?

Baby oil works very well as a hair clipper oil because it’s essentially just mineral oil with the addition of fragrances. It’s low-viscosity and also absolutely fine to use on the scalp. Although it’s a very reasonable substitute, it may not be as good as mineral oil.