Q&A for How to Clean Hairbrushes and Combs

When hair dye comes into contact with a comb, it's most effective to remove it immediately with a wet cloth, and then you should easily be able to clean it with soap and water, apple cider vinegar or alcohol. The longer that the dye sits, the harder that it will be to remove.

First soak it in water mixed with a little bit of shampoo for a little while, then use a safety pin to remove any dirt in the corners.

Clean it again and repeat as necessary.

Wash it with warm water and soap regularly to get rid of dust.

You can just soak the comb in a mixture of a mild shampoo and water.

Buy a new brush because mold is not safe and the problem will likely reoccur even if you clean it.

Google "barbicide" and it should show some online businesses from which you can order, or perhaps a local beauty salon store that is open to the public might carry it. I think white vinegar works, too, but I have not tried it.

Use a comb to comb out the hair stuck in the bristles (this may require several combings). Then you can use a brush cleaner; it's like a tiny, fine, flexible fork. You can find one online.

Continue these steps over and over until it is all clean (I recommend three times).

Take an old credit card, a piece of cardboard or anything else thin and hard, and run it through the bristles a few times.

Yes.

Maybe, but you're better off removing all the hair first so that the best effect is produced.

Yes, just be sure to rinse well. You can also use shampoo. Disinfect with vinegar every few cleanings.

Cut in an upward or diagonal angle on whichever side you use more. Then, lightly brush or tap off the excess bristle tips and sweep away!

a good way to clean your comb is to mix laundry soap and water together and take a toothbrush and scrub it.

No. It may make your hair lighter than your natural hair color, and may even damage it.

You can wash it like a comb, but don't leave it wet for too long or the metal part can rust. Soak it in vinegar, rubbing alcohol, or shampoo. Dry it to avoid rust.

Try using a tooth brush or small scrubbing brush. You may have to use a toothpick to get some of the more stubborn lint loose first.

Take a hard object, like an old credit card or piece of cardboard, and slide it through the bristles a few times.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

For wider teeth, use a pipe cleaner or the edge of a towel. For teeth that are close together, try a folded paper towel, thin fabric, or bristle brush. You could also find products online that will help better clean a wooden comb.

Try soaking them in vinegar or washing them with shampoo. If this doesn't work, try looking online for products specially made for cleaning clips.

You can combine 1 or 2 parts vinegar or rubbing alcohol with 3-5 parts water and soak your brush in this solution. Then rinse it off with water. If you still think its dirty, repeat the process.