How to clean the comb from dirt?

To always look attractive, you must at least take good care of your hair. To do this without improvised means is extremely difficult, especially if they are not in a proper condition. Therefore, the question of how to clean the comb of dirt, should periodically ask himself every self-respecting man, and even more so a woman whose hair is one of the main virtues of the image. Of course, you can just go and buy a new tool for hair care, but if the current comb is perfect for your hair - why spend money? It's easier to clean it at home quickly, the main thing is to choose what and how. And you will learn about this from this article.

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Where to start?

The first thing to puzzle - the choice of a suitable means. The current industry produces a wide range of hairdressing supplies and everyone chooses the tool for themselves in terms of convenience, price and other criteria. It is best to proceed from the material from which the hairbrush is made, in order to correctly decide how to wash the comb.

According to this criterion, the following groups can be distinguished:

• wooden;
• plastic;
• iron.

Important! It is impossible without taking into account the shape of the brush, as this will determine the degree of complexity of the cleaning process. It is easier to clean all the combs, and more difficult - massage or round combs. About what method to apply for each type of tool, read below.

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How to wash the comb out of wood?

Scallops made of wood have a number of advantages that you probably appreciated in the process of hair care. But to solve the problem of how to clean the comb of dirt from such material, one must be careful in choosing the appropriate means. Natural wood is very whimsical and does not tolerate prolonged exposure to moisture, chemicals, etc.

Therefore, if you do not want to part with your favorite and comfortable comb, act only this way:

1. Remove the hair from the comb.
2. Soak cotton pad with alcohol or liquid based on this substance.
3. Wipe all the teeth in succession until the plaque is completely removed.

Important! Do not wash the wooden comb under running water and, moreover, do not soak in soap or any other solution. From this, the wood can become delaminated or deformed.

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How to remove dirt from the comb from plastic?

Plastic is convenient and practical. It can be cleaned with almost any means. But in order for this process to not drag on and you quickly understand how to clean the comb from dirt, proceed as follows:

1. Remove all the hair that has come out during combing from your comb.
2. If the teeth are very frequent, and the hair is entangled in them a lot - use an improvised inventory - a thin knife, a needle or a toothpick.
3. Prepare a solution for soaking - the plastic will safely transfer this procedure. For this purpose, use warm water in a basin of such volume that the tool is fully fitted into it, 1 tbsp.ammonia and shampoo.
4. Immerse the comb into the detergent and leave for half an hour.
5. Remove and rinse well under running water.
6. If some dirt particles do not move away, rub with an unnecessary toothbrush.

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How to clean a metal comb?

Metal combs are not very convenient for permanent hair care, but without them you can not do to create beautiful hairstyles with curls, isolated strands, etc. But even with infrequent use, we must periodically decide how to clean the comb from dirt. Otherwise - the next time you will just be uncomfortable to apply it.

Effectively remove all plaque from the metal such a method:

1. Put baking soda in a bowl.
2. Dampen the metal comb.
3. Dip the old toothbrush into the water, then into the soda.
4. Wipe the entire surface of the powder until all dirt has disappeared.
5. Rinse under warm water to remove the remaining soda.
6. Clean the instrument immediately after cleaning. Otherwise, after a couple of such procedures, the metal can rust.

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How to remove dirt with a round comb?

In order to clean the comb cleanly of dirt, if it has a round shape, you will have to work hard. Act in this situation as follows:

1. Armed with a toothpick or a needle and remove all the hair wound on the teeth and surface of the roller.
2. Choose the appropriate container for soaking.
3. Mix it in 1 tbsp.hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, add shampoo, dilute all with warm water.
4. Soak in a solution round brush for at least 1 hour.
5. After this time, make sure that all dirt has gone. If not - rub it off with an old toothbrush, wetting it with the same solution.
6. Wash the hair care tool with running water and dry.

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How to clean the massage brush?

Before cleaning the comb from dirt, find the usual flat and "comb" it with all the teeth. Only in this way you can completely remove the hair adhering to the base. Then start washing the rest of the dirt, formed from sebum, dust, hair care products.

For this:

1. Mix 1 liter of water at room temperature, 3 tbsp.vinegar( preferably take 9% concentration), 2 tbsp.shampoo.
2. Put the massage brush in the prepared solution and leave for 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove, rinse, leave to dry on a towel.

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Useful advices:

1. Remove the hair from the teeth immediately after combing the hair. Then they will accumulate less dirt.
2. Clean the instrument before you are going to comb it clean, not dirty hair.
3. To make it easier to clean the brush with the vinegar, add a few drops of fragrant essential oil to the solution - in this way you will break the sharp smell of acid.
4. Periodically change the massage and round brushes, no matter how you dislike them. With prolonged accumulation of moisture inside, mold can form which you will not see, but it will adversely affect the condition of the skin of your head and hair.

Now you know how to clean any type of comb from dirt. Regularly do this and you will notice how much more beautiful your hair has become, which now does not settle dirt from the crest.