How to clean a hairbrush?

A comb is an essential attribute of many people. This is one of the few items that are used every day and several times. A comb is necessary for proper hair care and the creation of stylish hairstyles.

It is worth noting that during use, dust, grease, dead skin cells of the scalp and other contaminants collect on the surface of the brush. In this connection, it must be monitored and regularly cleaned. Otherwise, the dirt will stick negatively affect the health status of hair and skin. In addition, the hairstyle loses its beauty and shine. Later in the article, we will learn how to correctly, quickly and efficiently clean a hair brush at home.

To work, you will need a toothbrush that is no longer used for its intended purpose, as well as any soapy substance. Shampoo, gel for dishes, shower and other similar means are perfect. If you didn’t have an old brush at hand, you can use a mascara brush, but it must be washed from cosmetics before use.

It is preliminary recommended to soak the comb in warm water, but this can only be done if if the material from which it is made does not conflict with water. Next, we get the little thing and process it with a brush and soap.In the end, leave the comb to dry.

First you need to get rid of the hair on the brush. This can be done manually or using a flat comb. As soon as they got rid of excess, it was time to proceed directly to the wash.

We need: a liter of clean water, 2 tablespoons of gel, soap or shampoo, as well as 4 tablespoons of vinegar. The item is placed in the resulting solution for 10 minutes. After that, the brush is washed with warm water and thoroughly wiped with a towel. You can use a hairdryer instead of a towel.

As a rule, in the manufacture of using natural raw materials: bones, horns of animals, wood. The type of material must be considered when cleaning. Chemical substances containing aggressive components should be discarded.

After removing hair from the product, it is wiped with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol (alcohol-containing products, such as lotion, are also suitable). Carefully process each individual clove. Repeat the procedure if necessary.

Further in the article, we will consider methods that will help to wash products from natural raw materials. It is worth noting that cleaning them takes more time than when working with combs made of artificial materials. Despite the troubles, professional hairdressers and stylists recommend using just such brushes.

Natural wood products are ideal for daily hair care. Such combs have an attractive appearance, are safe for health, and environmentally friendly. Caring for them is simple, but certain rules should be followed.

The first thing to remember is that when cleaning, wooden products cannot be soaked in water. Under the influence of a liquid, the comb may lose its shape and crack. You can safely use alcohol. Having slightly moistened a cotton swab in it, we wipe the entire surface of the brush. Be sure to treat each clove.

Products from the above materials have an exquisite appearance and are ideal for various types of hair and scalp. When cleaning such models, you need to be very careful. To save them from pollution, you can use such substances: soap, gel, shampoo. You can also find suitable products in the kitchen: soda, vinegar. Put any of the substances on a cotton pad and treat the comb.

In order not to spend a lot of time on this procedureinstead of cotton wool, use an old toothbrush or any other replacement with thick teeth. To remove excess moisture, it is better to use a towel. Discard the hairdryer.

If you are the owner of a comb with natural bristles, remember that cleaning it is much more difficult than a model made of wood or plastic. Soft bristles carefully and accurately untangle the nodules on the hair without injuring them, however, it is difficult to clean the debris between the bristles. For cleaning, you need to use simple toothpicks and with their help, carefully get rid of stuck hairs and other contaminants.

To begin with, we will understand what constitutes the above material.

Tourmaline - a natural material of crystalline form. It is actively used in the manufacture of jewelry, radio parts and combs. This is a dense substance, and therefore, when cleaning products from this material, the same methods can be used as for cleaning combs from the bone or horn of an animal.

To effectively remove fat, you can wipe the teeth with a solution of soda and household vinegar. Tourmaline exhibits increased resistance to hot water. In order not to waste extra time on cleaning, just soak the product in a solution of water and vinegar (2 tablespoons of substance per liter of water) for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse and dry the comb.

Silver is a precious metal. These combs are different from simple models with subtle brilliance. They are not cheap, but with proper care, the product will retain its beauty for many decades and even centuries. So that the combs do not lose their attractiveness and refinement, after use they are cleaned with tooth powder (it is often replaced with soda).

To remove browning, stains and dirt, vinegar and substances containing alcohol are used. You can not use them in their pure form, only after diluting them in water. Brushing metal is not advisable. Only cotton pads are recommended for use. Soft material is carefully cleaned so as not to spoil the silver.

Plastic is the most common, budget and widely used material in various fields. A plastic comb can be purchased at any cosmetics and household goods store. Their price is affordable for everyone, and the service life is pleasantly surprising. Before cleaning the product, it should be noted that artificial material is unpretentious and calmly transfers various chemicals.

For high-quality cleaning from grease, dust, dirt and plaque you need:

• Get rid of hair brushes using a flat comb. If a lot of debris has accumulated on the surface, you can use a thin knife or a metal nail file.
• Next, you need to soak the product in a special solution that can be done at home. It will take: one liter of water, 1 tbsp. spoon of alcohol and 1 spoon of liquid soap. Plastic does not conflict with the above components. A thing can be left in the water for up to half an hour.
• At the end, the comb should be thoroughly rinsed under strong pressure of hot water.
• If after all the procedures you notice traces of hair and other contaminants on the comb, re-treat the surface with a toothbrush and a foaming agent.

For thorough and effective removal of dirt from metal products you need: soda and water (1 liter). We mix these components together and immerse the comb in the solution for a maximum of 4 minutes.

The second method involves using tooth powder. With it, you need to carefully rub the comb and then rinse. Remove excess moisture immediately after cleaning the product. A hair dryer will quickly get rid of water on the surface. Hot air easily gets to where you can’t get a towel. Do not forget that with prolonged contact with water, the metal begins to rust.

The modern model of the teaser-teaser is currently very popular. It has an unusual shape due to the lack of a handle. Combs of this type are made of high-quality and durable plastic in various colors.Manufacturers of these products state that the brush can be used to massage the scalp. During use, the hair structure and blood circulation improves.

The teeth on the product are arranged in several rows, due to which even long hair can be easily and easily untangled, however, such a structure complicates the cleaning process. To get rid of dirt you will need alcohol. They rub the product to remove fat. Processing with a brush and soap means will easily clean the comb from dirt.

Another effective way: dilute a little vinegar with soda to 0.5 liters of water. The product is placed in the solution for about half an hour.

Silicone products are highly durable. They are soft and flexible. To bring the little thing in order, you need to prepare a solution with soda and vinegar. We leave the product in it for about 10-20 minutes. For greater effectiveness, you can add a little household cleaning foam to your home remedy.

If the above method does not work, treat the comb with a cotton pad and go with a small brush with the addition of a soapy substance.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of time brushing your hair, stick with it. rules that are indicated below:

• Remove hair from the comb every day, and preferably after each use.
• Cleaning with soda and a washing agent is also recommended to be carried out regularly, at least once a week (use this technique if it is suitable for the material of the product).

• Remember to dry the product thoroughly after each cleaning. Excess moisture adversely affects not only metal combs. It can cause the appearance and spread of the fungus. It is worth noting that the owners of round and massage models most often encounter such a problem.
• To quickly get rid of small hairs on the brush, pre-soak it in warm water.
• Do not leave wooden combs near heat sources. They must also be protected from direct sunlight.

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