How do I clean shaver head and blades RQ12
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The top of the head opens. Not each blade but the three together Insert your fingernail on the side and pop open. Clean and reinsert
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The three combs and cutters can be removed from the head assembly in one piece (sub assembly). To do this , lift the silver trim which surrounds each comb/cutter and you will have all three exposed for brushing or rinsing under tap water. Three beard catchers for cuttings remain as part of the head assembly for easy brushing/rinsing. Once cleaned, the three comb/cutter sub-assembly can be snapped back in place. Unfortunately, Philips Norelco uses the terminology "shaver head" for both the fully assembled RQ12+ and for what I call the sub-assembly containing the three combs/cutters. Good luck!
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I have never used water to clean my razor. Always just open each head and use a brush.
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The three combs and cutters can be removed from the head assembly in one piece (sub assembly).To do this , lift the silver trim which surrounds each comb/cutter and you will have all three exposed for brushing or rinsing under tap water. Three beard catchers for cuttings remain as part of the head assembly for easy brushing/rinsing. Once cleaned, the three comb/cutter sub-assembly can be snapped back in place.Unfortunately, Philips Norelco uses the terminology "shaver head" for both the fully assembled RQ12+ and for what I call the sub-assembly containing the three combs/cutters. Good luck! The three combs and cutters can be removed from the head assembly in one piece (sub assembly).To do this , lift the silver trim which surrounds each comb/cutter and you will have all three exposed for brushing or rinsing under tap water. Three beard catchers for cuttings remain as part of the head assembly for easy brushing/rinsing. Once cleaned, the three comb/cutter sub-assembly can be snapped back in place.Unfortunately, Philips Norelco uses the terminology "shaver head" for both the fully assembled RQ12+ and for what I call the sub-assembly containing the... » Read More The three combs and cutters can be removed from the head assembly in one piece (sub assembly).To do this , lift the silver trim which surrounds each comb/cutter and you will have all three exposed for brushing or rinsing under tap water. Three beard catchers for cuttings remain as part of the head assembly for easy brushing/rinsing. Once cleaned, the three comb/cutter sub-assembly can be snapped back in place.Unfortunately, Philips Norelco uses the terminology "shaver head" for both the fully assembled RQ12+ and for what I call the sub-assembly containing the three combs/cutters. Good luck! « Show Less
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I found running it under water is sufficient. Norelco also makes a solution that goes in a dispenser that both cleans the blades and lubricates them.
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No - see here: http://answers.remingtonproducts.com/answers/1205-en_us/category/PartsAndAccessories|ForMen|Groomers/men-s-groomer-parts-parts-and-accessories-remington-hair-care-shave-and-grooming-products-questions-answers/questions.htm?page=4 If you haven't bought this razor and replacing them is a priority, you'll want to reconsider. If you own this razor, a quick sharpening and re-lubrication of the blades will help.
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To extend the life of any disposable razor, after shaving rinse the razor off well. Get a small paper cup and fill it with any brand baby oil. Pour enough in the cup so that the razor head is completely submerged in the baby oil. Leave it in the cup until your next shave. And just repeat that after every shave. You'll be amazed the extra shaves you can get out of your disposable razor.
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I use the jet clean after every shave. I only use the razor dry. I open each head and rinse them out before putting the razor in the jet clean, it only takes 15 seconds and makes the solution last longer. Then I put it in the jet clean and walk away. It gets the shaver nice and clean, it does lubricate it and charges it. Its like picking up a new shaver every time I shave. I dont feel it puts any extra wear on the cutter heads since it does not run dry, it only runs while in the solution. I feel it makes the heads last longer because the heads are not getting gummed up like my old norelcos did. I use the jet clean after every shave. I only use the razor dry. I open each head and rinse them out before putting the razor in the jet clean, it only takes 15 seconds and makes the solution last longer. Then I put it in the jet clean and walk away. It gets the shaver nice and clean, it does lubricate it and charges it. Its like picking up a new shaver every time I shave. I dont feel it puts any extra wear on the cutter heads since it does not run dry, it only runs while in the solution. I feel it makes the heads last longer because the heads are not getting gummed up like my old norelcos... » Read More I use the jet clean after every shave. I only use the razor dry. I open each head and rinse them out before putting the razor in the jet clean, it only takes 15 seconds and makes the solution last longer. Then I put it in the jet clean and walk away. It gets the shaver nice and clean, it does lubricate it and charges it. Its like picking up a new shaver every time I shave. I dont feel it puts any extra wear on the cutter heads since it does not run dry, it only runs while in the solution. I feel it makes the heads last longer because the heads are not getting gummed up like my old norelcos did. « Show Less
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I'm not sure at all. I had a older model (not a wet/dry unit) and my new shaver did not fit/work with the cleaner/charger base. The unit is slightly curved, my old unit was straight. The power connection has two prongs, and is kind of "D" shaped with a notched key on the rounded part of the D. The head comes of and rinses out good and the movable arms on the unit, are water tight and rinse, brush, and blow off very nicely. I like my new shave, I liked my old one too, but it was reparable, or it was cheap to buy a new one. Mine was a good deal, and I do recommend it.
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Hi, Yes, this wonderful shaver does indeed come with a small cleaning brush (almost two inches in length). Besides cleaning the blades, you can also remove the blade portion of the shaver by pressing on two identical small round white buttons on each side of the shaver (both located just below the blade portion) and clean the cutter below the blades with the same tiny brush. The instructions on how to properly clean this shaver are included in the manual inside the product's box (if you're going to purchase it in brand new packaged condition).
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Norelco has replaced the RQ12 head with the new RQ12+ head. It snaps on the razor in place of the RQ12. Once you have the RQ12+ you would buy the SH90 kit to replace just the cutters when needed.
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Only the stainless steel balds can go in the dishwasher, but you should wash by hand. The blades should be matched to a grinding plate as well so they "match" while grinding, it keeps them sharper longer. Buy the Lem grinder cleaning kit, it works great on grinders and sausage stuffers.
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That's a good question. I just clean it out post-shave, dry everything, then put it back in my razor. I'm not sure if it's "the best way", but it has gotten me by. I'm using Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor. I should also note that I'm Asian.. so... not much shaving is needed. Good luck!
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Philips Norelco HQ200 Jet Clean Solution, This is the only thing that you will need if you use the charging and cleaning station. After a year you will want a new head but that is it.
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It comes with the shaver and a unit to store the shaver in between uses that also houses the fluid that cleans the head. A package of that liquid that is also included. There is a carrying case and a LITTLE brush to clean the head after use.
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Hi,Yes, this wonderful shaver does indeed come with a small cleaning brush (almost two inches in length). Besides cleaning the blades, you can also remove the blade portion of the shaver by pressing on two identical small round white buttons on each side of the shaver (both located just below the blade portion) and clean the cutter below the blades with the same tiny brush. The instructions on how to properly clean this shaver are included in the manual inside the product's box (if you're going to purchase it in brand new packaged condition).
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The cartridge is used with tap water to clean the shaver head. You slide the cartridge in the bottom of the charging base, fill the cup in the side of the charger base and that's it! It makes the shaver perform like new.
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I believe the cleaning solution works in all Braun shavers cleaners. I have an older razor that uses these cleaning cartridges. My son bought a new Braun shavers about 6 months ago and it uses the same cartridges.
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I use the RQ12. Sometimes Amazon doesn't carry it. You can also find it on Razorsdirect.com.
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i CLEAN THE SHAVER,MANUALLY,WITH A SMALL BRUSH FROM AN OLDER SHAVER,AFTER EACH USE.I run the the cleaning component,only when it needs the charge as well. No need to waste time on the whole clean,wash,dry and charge each time. Terry
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I don't think the cleaning system does any better job than manually cleaning with liquid soap. I use Colgate-Palmolive "Softsoap" (97 cents for 7.5 oz at Wal*Mart). I run tap water on the foils, smear a few wipes of soap back and forth on the foils, and then run the shaver at high-speed turbo mode (17,000 rpm) for twenty seconds. Finally, I remove the foils and rinse the foils and cutter blocks in cold water to wash away the suds. I dry and recharge the shaver in the cleaning station. It would have been nice if I could use the cleaning station just to dry and recharge. Unfortunately, the cleaning station won't operate in any mode unless a cleaning cartridge is inserted and the water tank filled, even if the cleaning function is not used. When I use the cleaning function of the station, I rinse the shaver beforehand to remove most of the debris. I get 40 shaves per cartridge this way.