TIL a small spray bottle with 70% isopropyl alcohol can save a neck shave

I was struggling with razor burn on a client's neck last week, especially in the summer heat. Instead of just using pre-shave oil, I tried misting the area with a light spray of the alcohol after the hot towel, before the lather. It helped the hair stand up and the razor glided much better. Has anyone else tried a similar trick for sensitive skin in humid weather?

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val40627d ago

That trick with the alcohol spray is a perfect example of how the best solutions are often simple. You see it everywhere, from using vinegar to clean windows to hitting a sticky key with a pencil eraser. Sometimes we overcomplicate things when the answer is already in the cabinet.

fiona33227d ago

My buddy spent weeks trying to fix his noisy fan with fancy oils. Turns out a cotton swab and some rubbing alcohol on the axle fixed it in two minutes. He was ready to buy a whole new unit over a simple gunk problem.

fisher.mason16d ago

Ever have a squeaky door hinge that drives you nuts? I had one that sounded awful for months. A tiny bit of cooking oil on a paper towel wiped on the pin made it silent instantly, no special spray needed.