How to Get the Burnt on Gunk Off on a Curling Iron
In almost every woman's bathroom you can find a variety of beauty products, including hair-care devices and accessories. Among the trove of ingenious devices is the curling iron. The curling iron is used to curl the hair, adding a twist or creating a bounce effect. Over time, a brownish black gunk can form on the curling iron. Removing this residue is a simple task and can be accomplished with common household supplies. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug the curling iron and allow it to cool completely. Soak the metal end in rubbing alcohol for a couple hours.
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Remove the curling iron from the alcohol. Using a rag, wipe away any gunk that has loosened.
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Apply a mixture of baking soda and water paste to the gunk spots. Scrub back and forth vigorously with a nylon bristle brush until all the gunk is removed.
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Depress the lever to open the iron. Inspect for any missed gunk spots and repeat Step 3 until all gunk is removed. Wipe away any cleaning residue and dry the iron thoroughly.
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Tips & Warnings
Clean Teflon-coated curling irons by heating up the iron, unplug it, then wrap a damp cloth tightly onto the curling iron using caution. Wait 10 minutes then wipe off the gunk.
Clean your curling iron regularly so that buildup won't occur.
Never attempt to clean a hot curling iron.
Always unplug the curling iron and allow sufficient cooling prior to cleaning.
References
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