How to Clean Curling Iron Barrels

Curling irons can get nasty after awhile and can even cause hair breakage. To protect your hair, keep those curling irons clean!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• curling iron
• rubbing alcohol
• cotton pads

1. Make sure your curling iron is unplugged and completely cool before cleaning. While the iron can be cleaned hot, waiting for it to cool will eliminate the chance of being burned.

2. Pour rubbing alcohol unto a cotton ball or cotton pad, soaking it completely. You can wear gloves if rubbing alcohol irritates your skin - it can be quite drying.

3. Rub the cotton ball or pad on the curling iron to get all the build up and gunk off. Depending on how old or dirty the iron is, you may have to use some elbow grease.

4. Repeat whenever necessary. If you use your curling iron daily, you may want to clean it once a month. If you only use it once in awhile, a yearly clean will work!

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use nail polish remover or a small bit of shampoo if you don't have rubbing alcohol.
• The same steps can be used for flat irons as well.

[SunnyStars]

on 2/6/2009 Great article and curling iron tips! Thank you, 5*Stars!