How to clean and maintain your electric shaver (and make it last years)

An electric shaver is a precision tool. Treated right, it lasts 3–5 years of daily use. Treated wrong, it dulls in 2 months. Here’s how to keep yours sharp.

After every shave

1. Pop the head off. On Karixe Glide, a gentle twist lifts the blade cage away from the body.
2. Rinse under running water for 10 seconds. The blade cage is designed to be rinsed — no risk to the motor because the shaver is IPX7 waterproof.
3. Tap dry. Shake off excess water, wipe with a towel.
4. Air-dry fully before storing. Moisture trapped in the blade cage dulls the edges faster.

Weekly deep-clean

1. Use the included cleaning brush to dislodge any hair caught in the blade guard.
2. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.
3. Optional: a drop of dish soap on the blade cage, rinse, dry.

What to avoid

• Don’t use alcohol directly on the blades — it’s fine occasionally but daily use dries out the bearing.
• Don’t run it dry with hair still in the guard — causes uneven wear.
• Don’t drop it. The blade alignment is precision-tuned; a hard drop can misalign and cause tugging.

When to replace the head

Every 4–6 months depending on use. Signs it’s time:

• Hair feels tugged instead of cut
• Takes more passes to get smooth
• Visible nicks on the blade cage

Replacement heads are $9 and ship free with any order. Order replacement heads here.

Battery care

The USB-C battery in Karixe Glide is lithium-ion. Best practice: charge when it hits 20%, don’t leave it plugged in 24/7, and don’t store fully drained for more than a month. Expected lifespan: 2–3 years of normal use before capacity noticeably drops.