re-using regular batteries and disposable razors

troglodyte

Have just seen in a catalogue a couple of possible eco-friendly ideas. One is a charger to recharge regular ('non-rechargable') batteries. (Yes I know you'll say why not just use rechargables, but some items specifically say not to use that type of battery).
The other is a sharpener that allegedly sharpens 'disposable' razors.
They both sound like good ideas but then again they are offered in a catalogue that also sells things like 'age-spot remover' and all that kind of stuff, so could be complete rubbish. Has anyone ever tried either of these things?

Canvey

I have a charger called Re-Zap battery engineer, which I bought because it claimed that "ordinary" batteries could be recharged. In the majority of cases, it works ok., and you can obviously put re-chargables in there too.

pob1976

troglodyte wrote: »

Have just seen in a catalogue a couple of possible eco-friendly ideas. One is a charger to recharge regular ('non-rechargable') batteries. (Yes I know you'll say why not just use rechargables, but some items specifically say not to use that type of battery).
The other is a sharpener that allegedly sharpens 'disposable' razors.
They both sound like good ideas but then again they are offered in a catalogue that also sells things like 'age-spot remover' and all that kind of stuff, so could be complete rubbish. Has anyone ever tried either of these things?

Hi, I have a special battery charger that recharges normal throw away batteries. I have tried doing this and the performace of these batteries when re-charged are awful and a waste of time. The only way of getting a bit of use is to recharge them when they are half drained then use them again. Even then you can only do it about 5 times before they are useless, and they drain very fast if left in a draw. Normal rechargeable batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride) are worth the investment, and there are new ones out that hold their charge if left in a draw.

Mcfi5dhc

troglodyte wrote: »

The other is a sharpener that allegedly sharpens 'disposable' razors.

I'm assuming here that you are thinking about this because blades are very expensive for some razors (e.g. Mach 3). Why not change your razor? I've gone for a Wilkinson Double Edged razor (got it from Boots, only a couple of quid) - blades are only about 15p each from them compared to £2.50 upwards for a mach 3 blade.

They last quite a while, but cos they are so cheap, I just throw them away at the first sign of bluntness. As they are 100% steel (i.e. no plastic or foam) they could in theory be recycled.

Then you wouldn't have to even bother thinking about sharpening blades with a device which probably doesn't work.