Barbers, groomers, and anyone else maintaining clippers, trimmers or shears who wants to keep blades running smoothly and rust-free. A basic maintenance product for regular upkeep, not a one-time deep clean.

This oil does one job well — lubricating and cooling clipper blades to reduce wear — without added dyes or fragrance that could interfere with blade performance, which is why Andis keeps the formula this simple.

With the blade pointing down, apply about one drop to each side of the blade and roughly three drops across the teeth. Run the clipper briefly to distribute the oil, then turn off and wipe away any excess. Reapply before, during and after each use, or whenever the blades sound noisy or start skipping hair.

Pros:

• Simple, colorless, odorless formula that won't discolor or stain blade metal
• Effective at basic friction reduction and rust prevention for regular maintenance

Cons:

• Lubricates only — it has no disinfectant or antimicrobial properties, so it's not a substitute for a separate blade cleaner or disinfectant spray
• Andis doesn't explicitly confirm universal compatibility across every blade type or coating