Step-by-Step: How to Clean & Care For Your Clippers & Trimmers

featuring Andis

A daily care routine can make a huge difference in the life and performance of your powered barber tools. The team at Andis knows this, and has developed a suite of products dedicated to maximizing the working hours of your clippers without costing you time. Keep those barber clippers and trimmers humming with the steps below: a quick daily process that will protect your tools, your clients and your schedule! 

How to Clean Your Barber Clippers 

Step 1: Brush Your Blades

Thoroughly remove large hair fragments from the blade with a nylon brush.

Step 2: Disinfect Your Barber Clippers

Here’s how: Hold the barber clipper or trimmer with the blade facing toward the floor. Turn on the tool and spray the blade from 6” away with Andis Cool Care Plus. Spray the front and back of the blade. Turn off the tool and wait 10 minutes, then wipe off excess spray with a clean cloth.

Step 3: Clean Between Uses

Between barber clipper uses, use Andis Blade Care Plus to wash away hair, buildup and preservatives that accumulate on blades with a Vitamin E-enriched formula.

Here’s how: Turn off the clipper. Dip blade only into the dip jar for 10 seconds. Remove and wipe off excess with a clean cloth.

Step 4: Oil Your Clipper Blades

Use Andis Clipper Oil to lubricate and clean your blades. Clipper blades should be oiled between every cut to maximize the performance of your tool.  

Here’s how: With the tool running, place 3 drops of oil across the teeth of the blade and 1 drop each on the back rails - 5 drops total. If applicable, let the clipper run and adjust the blade so the oil is able to fully penetrate. Turn off the clipper or trimmer and blot excess with a clean, dry cloth.

You can find Andis barber tools, along with all the barber products you need to take care of them, at Marlo Beauty Supply! With the right supplies and some good daily habits, you can bring your Andis clippers and trimmers along for the ride - wherever your barber career takes you.