Inevitable-Jump124 t1_j2e0ils wrote on December 31, 2022 at 3:48 PM Reply to ELI5: What makes the rust on a rusty nail different from the rust on shaving razors to where one needs an immediate tetanus shot and the other happens daily by DrySyllabub2563 Friendly reminder that while outside rust is more likely to pose a risk because it’s more likely to have been exposed to the bacteria shaving with a rusty razor still isn’t safe. It can still carry bad bacteria and give you a bad time. Permalink 3
Inevitable-Jump124 t1_j2e0ils wrote
Reply to ELI5: What makes the rust on a rusty nail different from the rust on shaving razors to where one needs an immediate tetanus shot and the other happens daily by DrySyllabub2563
Friendly reminder that while outside rust is more likely to pose a risk because it’s more likely to have been exposed to the bacteria shaving with a rusty razor still isn’t safe. It can still carry bad bacteria and give you a bad time.