How to Clean Hair Brushes and Combs
Brushes range in price from $15 to 150, but no matter how much you spend on a brush you want it to last a very long time; how you take care of these tools will have a major effect on their longevity. Properly caring for your brushes is easy and will make all of the difference.
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Instructions
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Remove all hair and visible material that is not supposed to be in the brush. Use a large-toothed comb to gently remove hair from the surface of the brush.
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Fill a plastic container (or sink) with hot water and dish soap. Make sure there is a lather.
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Soak the brushes and combs in this solution for about 15 minutes; if your brushes came with their own cleaning instructions, follow them.
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Rinse the brushes with cool water to remove the soap as well as any dirt and grime the soaking removed.
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Lay the brushes on a towel and let them air dry. This may take a full day for some brushes; be patient, as this is the best way to dry them without causing damage.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not soak wood brushes as they will rot; instead, dip wooden brushes into a soap-and-water solution for not longer than 2 minutes.
While soaking, do not put tension or stress on your brushes, as this may cause damage to the shape.
Do not dry your brushes with excessive heat (like a hair dryer).
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Comments
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I always uses baking soda.
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undeniedreality
Jun 13, 2008
i add some salt as well.... as it kills all bacterias.. is that ok?? -
Justin-Nicholas Bentley
Mar 07, 2008
Also, another tip - don't try to blow-dry your brushes or combs. Most of these are plastic and will warp or melt.
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Mary Ann Iman
Mar 06, 2008
I love the clean feeling I get when I clean all my brushes and combs, I use dish soap first, then shampoo, and rinse and dry well. Great article, thanks.
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danielzrib
Mar 01, 2008
If I should not soak my wooden brushes, how do you recommend that I clean them?
