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How to Make Homemade Comb and Brush Cleaner

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By Sheila Wilkinson
eHow Contributing Writer
(2 Ratings)

It's sometimes tough to get the tooth or bristle base of your comb or hairbrush really clean. The residue from hair gels, spray and even skin cells can leave a white, oily layer on them. Use this simple formula for getting them as clean as new.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/2 teaspoon cheap shampoo (pick a scent if you like)
  • 1/2 cup cheap ammonia (this comes in lemon, too)
  • 1 gallon water
  1. Step 1

    Begin by running a comb through all your brushes and pulling out all the hair that you can.

  2. Step 2

    Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl large enough to accommodate the brushes and combs you want to clean.

  3. Step 3

    Put your combs and brushes in. You can also clean curlers and curling iron add-ons such as brush attachments(nothing still on the curling iron, though). Curlers can be thrown in, too. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Take them out and make sure they're really clean. If not, run them under the water and return them to soak a little more.

  5. Step 5

    Rinse the combs and brushes really well with warm water. You can tap the combs and brushes against the sink to take out excess water. Lay them on a towel and let them air dry.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you use scented shampoo, use plain ammonia.

Comments  

susu7 said

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on 11/27/2009 thanks dctrtuba, I appreciate that!!

dctrtuba said

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on 11/25/2009 I finally know how to clean my combs!

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