Why does my shaver need cleaning and how should I do it?

Cleaning your shaver regularly helps it cut more evenly and reduces pulling, overheating and blocked heads. The most useful approach is gentle, routine cleaning after use, using only the methods allowed in the supplied instructions.

How to clean it safely

1. Switch the shaver off and disconnect it from the charger or mains supply before cleaning.
2. Remove loose hair from the cutting head with the supplied cleaning brush.
3. If the instructions say the appliance can be rinsed, only rinse the approved parts and keep the electrical sections dry.
4. Dry all parts thoroughly before reassembly or storage.
5. Follow any oiling step in the instructions if your model includes lubricating oil and the cutters require it.

What good cleaning looks like

After cleaning, the head should feel free of trapped hair and the shaver should run more smoothly. If cleaning makes no difference, the issue may be mechanical rather than simply dirty.

Stop using it if...

Stop using the shaver if water has reached parts that should stay dry, if the housing is cracked, or if the appliance behaves oddly after cleaning. Never soak the unit, open the housing or use abrasive materials on the cutting parts. If the issue remains unresolved or safe use is uncertain, contact the retailer or store where it was purchased.