How do you dispose of these blades? I don't want to cut up my garbageman.
2049182
I bought a little metal coin bank from Amazon. It has a slit in the top, will hold hundreds of blades, and it is sealed. This is it--> Metal Money Coin Bank
2049183
I fabricated a 'sharps container' for mine. Bought a can of evaporated milk and drilled 4 holes in the bottom, cut an inch or so long slot in the top with a Dremel, just big enough to slip a blade into. After the milk was emptied I cleaned it in dishwater and let it air dry for a few days. Scuff it with some scotchbrite and get a nice stainless look, then tuck it into the bathroom cabinet. I shave 3 to 4 times a week and can keep a can for nearly a year before I toss the whole thing and make a new!
2049184
take an empty small plastic bottle of soda and use a knife to cut a slit close to the top. push the old blades inside, they can easily slide in, but not out!
2049185
I cut a narrow hole into the lid of an empty, clean Mccann's Steel Cut Oatmeal tin. Although the lid is removable, it's almost impossible to remove without a knife or a paint can key. The tin is big enough that I can store hundreds (if not thousands) of used blades. When the time comes to throw it away, I will hot glue it (or duct tape it) shut, and see if I can take it to a sharps disposal site.Alternatively, you may want to check with your local government. Around here, Goodwill hands out free sharps disposal containers.
2049186
My barber told me that the slot in the back of my in-the-wall medicine cabinet is specifically for used shaving blades. How about that?!
2049187
Each plastic container of the blades has a used blade slot on the bottom, carefully slide your used blades in the slot they will store and can be safely discarded.
2049188
You can use an empty plastic laundry detergent or fabric softener bottle. When full just tape the lid on. As a visiting nurse, this is what we suggest for people who take injections at home, such as insulin. The plastic is heavy enough to prevent the sharp parts poking through.
2049189
I find that an empty soda can works just fine. I put the blade into one that was completely dry and then tried to get it out to see if it would easily fall out. I never could get it out. But if you were concerned about them calling out put a piece of tape over the hole when it gets full.
2049190
Some empty medicine bottles have a wide enough opening a used blade will fit in. These are great if they have the child proof lids to keep them closed. Works great when traveling. Some blades in plastic containers with disposal slot will slip back out and could cause a problem.
1965713
my guess is that it is a self cleaning mechanism. so there is no paper left between the cutting blades. my last shredded did that a lot.
1854189
The manufacturer recommends wiping it off the a damp cloth versus using a dish washer. I just wipe it down and then run a dry folded paper towel through the cutting blades to clean them off. You don't want to put it in a dishwasher.
1555893
I'm sure you would just burn up blades and ruin the tiles. You could try a little trim piece, but I wouldn't hold my breath. You can buy a small wet saw from Northern Tool, or rent one from your local hardware store.
930235
Maybe. Of you could find the right sized file for the arc of the cutting surface. But the are so cheap I am not sure it would be worth it. The are all metal under the plastic handle and could be recycled.
335289
sorry but it is done. That is exactly how you are suppose to dispose batteries - drop them in water to destroy before giving them to a recycling center.
96087
I store my used razors in an empty Altoids tin. When the tin is full (about 200 razors), I seal it with some tape and toss in the metal recycling bin at the dump.
60243
I wouldn't - I'm sure it would damage the blades. [Recycle cardboard - flatten it to make it easier to handle . . and even if you don't have a recycle program in your county or city, many restaurants have a cardboard-only recycle dumpster]
2154749
When cleaning the blades make sure the blade is completely dry before reassembling. If its not dry the blade will show corrosion and cutting will turn into pulling. I don't think these units were designed to last very long and are throw away units. Panasonic jacks up the shipping costs so they can make you purchase another unit.
2084016
I cant recall the blade, but take the blades that come with it, and go to a Home Depot. They sell packages of 5 or so that work.
756112
I can't see why not. I'd just call the company and see if they offer replacement blades.
1611372
I do not think the blades are washable. They provide a brush to clean out the cutting area. I've had mine for a few years and have had no problem keeping it clean with the brush and blowing into the area.
1620840
i would not suggest that. you could crack the plastic or even distort the cutting blades. my guess is that the blades are tempered.
1519314
Mine go in the trash. Have never given their disposal a second thought, and I'm pretty darned green!
1716989
I leave it on the shelf and use the clear plastic sheath that came with it for the blade, if desperate there is always duct tape on top of clear plastic. Best I can do for you.
1015215
Yes. They come in a plastic container with the disposal slot. I will add that they used blades have a tendency to fall out of the slot if you are not careful.
2230738
Best to use a Worm Drive saw and keep the cut line wet. What I do is to attach a sponge to the blade and keep the sponge wet. That stops the dust and the mesh.good luck.