How Long Does A Razor Last?

Iris Robin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:36:56 +0000

How Long Does A Razor Last?

I guess that all depends on how you take care of your razor. Recently I learned a little secret about “How to make your razor last longer” The tip is making sure the razor blades are dry after each use. Water seems to damage the blades, therefore causing rust and the rust leading to corrosion, thus causing the blades to be dull.

Usually a three blade disposable razor will last me about one week with everyday shaving. I have been drying my blade after each use on a towel-This is week four of using the same blade without any nicks,cuts or dullness of the blade.
In doing this research on “How long a razor can last” I also found out that some people put a little petroleum jelly or baby oil on their blades to extend its life.
Some people also will let the disposable razor rest in alcohol after each use. Although I personally have not tried the baby oil or petroleum jelly technique, I think I will try it after the one I am using now gets discarded.

Of course the razor companies do not endorse or verify any of these razor blade saving tips- Why? Because they are in the business of making money. They don’t want consumers extending the life of their blades, they want us to go out and buy more!

I heard that famous frugal guru Clark Howard used the same .17 cent razor for close to one year! Wow that is really extending the life of your razor! I wonder if if mine will last almost a year? Remember that if someone has a full beard they might have to change the razor more often, but with average daily shaving the razor should last awhile, as long as you dry it after each use, I usually dry mine on my towel after showering. I will add to this post when my razor finally becomes dull and I will have to toss it- lets hope it be in a year!
If you have done this experiment with your razor please leave a comment below and let us know how long your razor lasted or any other tips on making them last longer.

How To Share The Joys Of Being Frugal With Your Family

Iris Robin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:42:46 +0000

If you feel like you’re the only one trying to pinch pennies in your household, this article will help you to share the joys of your frugal ways through teaching and enjoying the frugal lifestyle with your family.

Lead By Example

Everyone knows it’s a good idea to practice what you preach, so set good examples for your family. Show your children and your spouse that it’s not hard to be frugal – in fact – it can usually be less stressful. Some people associate being frugal with constantly cutting corners and major sacrifices. By being creative with your budget, and making it a point to be obvious about what you’re doing to help save the family money, you’re showing them that life isn’t that scary under the banner of frugality.

Knowledge Is Power, Knowledge Is Fun

Don’t feel any shame in sharing books or websites with your family about this subject (hey…you made it here, didn’t you?) Show them all of the fun things that they might have never seen otherwise. The more they learn about the topic, the better chance they have of becoming genuinely involved with leading a frugal lifestyle. If you are good at tracking your expenses, share with your spouse exactly how your frugal ways have saved you so much money. Explain in detail what you’ve done differently to help reduce any excessive spending.

How To Share The Gift Of Frugal With Your Kids

Younger children are usually open to newer things, they might not grasp the concept of frugality yet, but involving them with fun homemade arts and crafts projects or even letting them help you shop are great ways to let them enjoy being frugal without even knowing it.

As for teens, some trends have been showing lately that being frugal is “cool”. Some studies have gone as far as saying some teens even think it’s tacky in this economy to walk around carrying a big tote bag with a designer logo across it. This is a great approach and angle to take with your teen. Let them know the joys you’ve experienced being frugal. Frugality breeds creativity, and if your teen is the creative type there is no better way than to get involved in making or altering clothes and helping make homemade meals.

There are wonderful life lessons to be learned by leading the frugal lifestyle, and sharing them with your children is a great step to reinforce why you’ve chosen this lifestyle, and a great way to pass down good spending habits you may have learned over the years.

You Can Still Have A Good Time, Even When You’re Frugal

Plan fun, entertaining nights on a budget. Plan a movie night where you can pick up a movie from the library, or even possibly free, and take turns on who picks the movie each week. Learn more about the inexpensive local events that might be going on around your house. Consider a weekend camping at a local park. There are plenty of ways for you and your family to enjoy great moments together without having to spend a lot of money.