How can I best clean my hair clipper? Tips for a longer lifespan

Purchasing a good cordless hair clipper is a significant investment. You naturally want your clipper to last a long time. Regularly cleaning the clipper is therefore essential to keep it performing well for longer. In this blog, we explain how you can extend the lifespan of your clipper; how to best clean and maintain your cordless clipper so you can enjoy it for a long time.

Why is it important to clean your hair clipper?

Because the clipper comes into direct contact with your skin and hair, hairs, dirt, and skin flakes can accumulate on the blades without regular maintenance. This can eventually lead to poorer performance of the clipper and can even cause skin irritations. Poorer performance includes, for example, the blades becoming dull faster, causing them to work less efficiently and thus pull hair or jam. Therefore, keep your hair clipper clean; this extends its lifespan and provides a hygienic shaving experience.  

Which accessories do you need to clean your cordless hair clipper?

The following clipper accessories are useful for cleaning:             

• Cleaning brush (standard included with a Revahs clipper)
• Clipper oil prevents rapid wear and ensures more efficient operation (standard included with a Revahs clipper)
• Disinfectant spray (optional) to kill bacteria
• Kitchen paper or a microfiber cloth to remove excess dirt
• Compressed air spray (optional) to clean hairs and hard-to-reach spots

How do I clean my clipper? Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Remove hairs

During shaving with the hair clipper, hairs remain on the blades. You can remove these using the cleaning brush, and optionally with the compressed air spray to loosen stubborn dirt.

Step 2: Loosen and clean the blades

The blades of the Revahs clipper can be removed at your own risk by unscrewing them. It is helpful to take a photo or video so you know how to reassemble all parts. You can clean the self-sharpening blades with the cleaning brush or an (old) cloth.

Step 3: Disinfect the self-sharpening blades

Before replacing the blades, you can completely remove dirt and bacteria from the self-sharpening blades by spraying them with a little alcohol or disinfectant spray. Let the spray or alcohol soak in for a few seconds. Then dry the blades with a clean cloth. Next, place the blades back and align them properly.

Step 4: Use clipper oil

Oiling the self-sharpening blades is one of the most important steps in maintaining your cordless clipper. By applying a few drops of oil to your clipper, both on the top and the side, you ensure that the clipper oil easily reaches between the blades. Then turn on the clipper so the oil can spread over the blade. This keeps the blades sharp and also prevents wear.

Step 5: Store in a dry place

It is recommended to always store your cordless clipper in a clean and dry place. Otherwise, moisture and dust can damage the clipper. You can optionally store the Revahs cordless clipper in the travel case to protect the self-sharpening blades from moisture and dust.

Avoid these common mistakes when cleaning the clipper

It is not always the most enjoyable task, but maintaining the clipper is necessary to extend its lifespan. It seems simple, but these mistakes are often made.

Here are some common mistakes:

• Postponing cleaning: this allows hairs and dirt to accumulate, reducing the performance of the cordless clipper. This leads to faster wear of the blades.
• Not using oil: dried-out blades wear faster and can cause the blades to pull hair.
• Using water: not all clippers are water-resistant. Therefore, check before use if your clipper can handle water. Otherwise, it can damage the motor and cause rust on clipper parts.

How often should you clean your clipper?

You can use this guideline for the frequency of cleaning your cordless clipper:

• After every shave: remove loose hairs and apply a few drops of oil on the blades.
• Weekly: remove accumulated dirt and hairs from difficult spots.
• Monthly: a full cleaning of the cordless clipper. Optionally disassemble and thoroughly clean the blades.
• Every six months: check for wear on the blades and other parts and replace if necessary.

With these extra tips, you ensure a longer lifespan for your clipper

• Properly charging the battery: make sure your cordless clipper is not left on the charger unnecessarily long to extend battery life.
• Use original accessories: cheap is usually expensive in the long run. These cheaper accessories can damage the blades.
• Timely replacement of blades: if the blades start pulling or jamming, they are probably dull. To prevent irritation, consider replacing the blades.

By following these simple steps, your cordless clipper will stay in top condition! You will enjoy your clipper for longer. Are you looking for a cordless clipper with ceramic self-sharpening blades and easy maintenance? Then take a look at our Revahs clipper collection!

Do you have questions about maintaining your clipper? Contact our customer service.