Do you replace electric razor blades

1huge1

Hi everyone

I've had my philips electric razor almost 5 years now.

Something like this model. http://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4834/4834015_500x500_sa.jpg;canvasHeight=500;canvasWidth=500

I've never replaced the blades, just clean it with water every now and again.

Are you supposed to replace these, they don't seem to be dull or rusted.

Thanks in advance.

Prenderb

You can certainly buy replacement foils, so it must be a Done Thing. Some would say they should be replaced at 12-18 months? Depends on manufacturer and how often you shave and what the stubble is like. One thing's for sure, they would surely become blunter over the years and it's probably getting duller and duller so gradually you don't notice!

1huge1

Prenderb wrote: »

You can certainly buy replacement foils, so it must be a Done Thing. Some would say they should be replaced at 12-18 months? Depends on manufacturer and how often you shave and what the stubble is like. One thing's for sure, they would surely become blunter over the years and it's probably getting duller and duller so gradually you don't notice!

Thats a fair point, it might of been so gradual that I didn't notice.

Was just on the Philips website, they said to change heads every 2 years for best results.

I'll have a look on amazon.

Thanks

Amalgam

Regional eBay sites show a distinct leaning towards maintenance of a well loved electric razor.

Search ebay.de for instance, foils come up more than say, the UK site. They really do seem to love their Eva Brauns..