If your electric shaver is battery powered, you may want to remove the batteries before cleaning it. [1] X Research source
Electric shavers usually fit one of two categories: rotary or foil shavers. The disassembly is a bit different for each category, so refer to your shaver’s instruction manual for details. Be careful with the pieces you remove from the shaver. Some are incredibly sensitive and shouldn’t be cleaned. Refer to the owner’s manual to know how far you should disassemble the shaver and what you should be cleaning. [3] X Research source
Avoid tapping the shaver against the sink; the impact of the hard porcelain could damage the shaver’s more sensitive parts. [6] X Research source
If your shaver didn’t come with its own brush, you can use a small paintbrush. Make sure there aren’t any pieces of dried paint latched onto the bristles, as these could scratch, scuff or otherwise damage the shaver’s mechanisms. [7] X Research source
Not all shavers can be cleaned with water and some might be irreparably damaged. Make sure to check the owner’s manual before trying to clean your shaver with water. [8] X Research source
