2007-03-02 20:03:58 · 11 answers · asked by shack 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
they are perfectly safe. The AIDS virus requires body temperature to survive and once its outside it dies off really quickly.
I cant belive the hysterical answers you have above.
2007-03-03 01:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by vaivagabundo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Barber blades are safe....because they are usually covered with the plastic clipper guards,,also they should be sprayed with an disinfectant and cleaned between each use.
Straight edge razors for the neck are not safe.. In some states that have been banned because of AIDS and blood borne diseases. If you notice at most barber shops, they do not clean as often as they should. I wouldn't take the risk with my health.
2007-03-03 11:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by Akida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u see the blades of barbers r not atall safe,
so next time when u go to barber carry a blade with u n tell barber to use ur blade for u. that will be safe.
otherwise if he use a blade that had any blood contact with a std patient then u r sure to have a std.
bye n plz mark it as best answer.
2007-03-02 21:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CDC first made statements that the aids virus could live in a syringe for 6 months, it can live in an aqueous solution (water) on your counter tops. My guess is it can live anywhere where blood is involved and I would be leary of any new reports of government assurance that it cant. Bleach kills the virus, be sure an add a couple drops to your dishwater.
2007-03-02 20:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should be cleaning them with a solution that maybe contains some sort of bleach that kills the virus instantly. They also should be using half type blades. you should go to a barber you know is sanitary. You always have these chances I guess and you also get to xhoose what chances you take.
2007-03-03 01:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs.Vick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
Some barbers have a uv type light that sterilises. Dont trust the ones owned by older barbers. Most clean them straight after.
2007-03-02 20:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by kalloggs40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not safe but i found that all barbers use disposable blades and i seen them always open them in front of the customer
2007-03-03 00:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by rlndmaths 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately Barbers use only half a blade and don't repeat use them.If they do you should report it to the barbers association and alsompersuade them not to do so.
2007-03-02 20:14:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way 'd let someone near me with a straight razor would be if it came out of an autoclave. That's right...syringes, razors,
toothbrushes sexual contact; anything that might have serum fluids may pass the virus.
2007-03-02 20:11:54 · answer #9 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not safe at all, unless they're disposable razors.
That's what barbers should all use now, unless they want to get sued.
2007-03-02 20:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by ladybugewa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋