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How to clean clippers and trimmers? As a barber your need to ensure the best experience and results for your clients while maintening the hygiene of your tools. That’s why we provide you a guide and videos to help maintain their quality.
At Wahl, we know that getting the best and longest use out of your tools is important. That’s why, we design our products to ensure impeccable maintenance.
Summary
- Why cleaning your clippers and trimmers is essential?
- What are the signs that your clippers and trimmers need cleaning?
- How to clean clippers and trimmers: our advices
Why cleaning your clippers and trimmers is essential?
Fist, a lack of maintenance can lead to hygiene issues. As a professional, it’s essential to keep your tools clean to prevent health risks for your customers, such as skin irritation. This will also prevent the spread of disease from one person to another like the tinea capitis, for example.
Poor maintenance can also lead to clogged blades. They become less efficient and precise, preventing you from producing the best results possible for your clients.
Finally, clippers and trimmers often represent a significant investment. Proper maintenance is therefore essential. Taking care of your machines and their blades will extend their lifespan and reduce the risk of permanent damage.
What are the signs that your clippers and trimmers need cleaning?
Here's the different signs that show your clippers and trimmers need attention:
- Struggling to achieve clean cuts.
- Loud, sharp, or rattling noises.
- Intermittent power loss.
- A loose lever or poor blade movement.
- Blades feel hot or stop cutting effectively.
However, it's better not to wait for the first signs to appear. You should clean your blades after each use to remove hair and lubricate them to prevent wear. Then clean them thoroughly every 1 to 2 weeks if you use them frequently.
How to clean clippers and trimmers: our advice
When cleaning after each use, you should:
- Use the brush supplied with your Wahl tool to remove hair from the blades.
- Cool the blade as it might be hot from cutting friction. Spray on the Blade Ice and leave for about 30 seconds.
- Use the Wahl Cleaning Spray to eliminate dirt from the blades. This ensures optimum hygiene between uses.
Also remember to oil your blades. Good lubrication is essential to prevent wear and ensure that they cut properly. Oil also reduces friction, preventing the blades from heating up and getting damaged.
How to apply our oil for blades:
- Add three drops of oil to the top edge of the blades, then one drop to each end.
- Turn the machine on for 10 seconds to distribute the oil evenly.
- Wipe off any excess with a clean cloth.
Pro Tip: Oil your blades before each use and after each cleaning to prevent corrosion and maximise their longevity.
When you have a tool with detachable blades, the cleaning method is slightly different. You need to detach the blade to clean it and its holder. The following video will quickly show you how.
Pro Tip: Never leave your blades wet after cleaning to prevent them from rusting.
To ensure your clippers last longer and perform at their best, it’s important to store the blades in a low-moisture environment. This prevents corrosion and keeps your clippers in top condition. We highly recommend using a storage case or pouch to protect the blades.
Now that you know how to look after your blades, here are a few reminders before you use them again:
- Check that the blades are clean, oiled and properly aligned.
- We highly recommend using a storage case or pouch to protect the blades. A damaged blade can lead to cuts or uneven results.
Thank you for reading our article.