How to Clean a Flat Iron

Flat irons help keep your hair straight, silky and smooth, but they can become grimy with accumulated hair products over time or get burn marks that require cleaning. This build-up can catch hair and cause breakage. Cleaning a flat iron can be done quickly, saving you money and the headache of replacing a beloved hair styling tool.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Flat iron cleaner
• Cloth
• Rubbing alcohol

Instructions

1. Make sure your iron is turned off and cool.

2. Spray a flat iron cleaner (see references below for more information) onto your cloth.

3. Run your cloth on your flat iron's blades and gently scrub any parts that may be particularly dirty.

4. Allow the flat iron to dry.

5. If you cannot find flat iron cleaner, use rubbing alcohol as a substitute.

References

• A Clean Flat Iron is a Happy Flat Iron at StyleBell Blog
• Do I need to "clean" a flat iron? at MakeupTalk Forums