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How to clean and look after your trimmer
By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026
Short answerBrush hair out after every use, remove and rinse guards, oil the blades if the manufacturer recommends it, charge fully, and replace blades when they start pulling.
After each use
- Brush out hair.
- Rinse guards and washable heads (check the manual).
- Dry before storing.
Regularly
- Oil blades if recommended.
- Disinfect blades if you share.
- Replace worn blades.
Signs it needs attention
Pulling, uneven cuts and more noise than usual.
Questions
Can I share a trimmer?
Best not to. If you must, clean and disinfect the blades between people.
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