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My electrical body shaver fell down on a dirty dorm bathroom floor and i washed it with hand soap, is that enough to clean it properly for next shave?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Sure, no problem: Even without cleaning, this probably would have been no risk for any important infection. Don't worry about it.

Answered 11/7/2017

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A member asked:

My electrical body shaver fell down on a dirty dorm bathroom floor and i washed it with hand soap, is that enough to clean it properly for next shave?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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