A comb is one of these essential hair tools that we keep using but we just forget to clean regularly.
Combs collect hair build-up, dead hair and oil, so when you are using a dirty comb, then you’ll spread all of this dirt onto your freshly styled hair.
But you can easily avoid this by cleaning your comb, and that’s not even too difficult. There are three different methods for cleaning your hair accessories.
In this article, we show you how to clean your comb quickly and easily.
Cleaning Your Comb With Baking Soda
Baking soda is a great general household cleaner, so it’s a good idea to have some at home at all times.
You can also use it to clean your comb or hairbrush.
Stir Baking Soda Into Warm Water
First, mix some baking sofa with a bit of warm water. You will just need to pour one teaspoon of baking sofa into the water.
Then mix it thoroughly with a spoon.
Soak Your Comb
Next, place your dirty comb into the baking soda blend and allow it to work for around 20 minutes.
The baking soda will need this time to remove any styling product buildup and hair from the comb.
Before you take the comb out of the water mixture, check that your hair comb is free from any hair and dirt.
Dry Your Comb
All you have to do now is to dry your comb with a cotton towel or a paper towel. Make sure that you remove any moisture from the bristles and handle.
Cleaning Your Comb With Vinegar
Vinegar is another popular cleaner for around the house, and it’s ideal for removing any grime and grease from your comb.
Mix Warm Water And Vinegar
Instead of baking soda, add half a cup of vinegar into a half cup of warm water. Then blend both thoroughly with a spoon.
Allow Your Comb To Soak
Put your comb into the water and vinegar mixture and leave it for 20 minutes. Vinegar is an ideal disinfectant which will remove any germs, dust and dirt from the comb.
Depending on how dirty your comb is, you may be able to see some of the grime float as the vinegar loosens all the hair product build up.
Rinse The Comb
Once your hair comb has finished soaking in the water mixture, it’s time to rinse it thoroughly under warm water. You need to make sure that all the vinegar is gone from your comb’s surface.
Dry Your Comb
Once you remove the vinegar mixture from your comb and the bristles, it’s time to dry the comb with a towel.
You can also dry it overnight but usually just patting the comb dry should be enough.
Cleaning Your Comb With Shampoo
If you don’t have any baking soda or vinegar at home, then you can also use your normal shampoo or conditioner as a comb cleaner.
It’s a good idea to remove any excess hair from the comb’s bristles first to ensure that the comb gets thoroughly clean.
Mix Water And Shampoo
You can use almost any kind of shampoo for cleaning your hair comb, although we found that clarifying shampoo removes all the styling product residue best.
If you have an older comb that needs more gentle treatment, then you can also use baby shampoo.
Put a small amount of shampoo into warm water and then mix it properly.
Soak Your Hair Comb
Next, you will need to put your comb inside the shampoo mixture and allow it to soak for up to 30 minutes.
This will loosen any remaining hair, dirt and hair products from the comb.
Scrub Your Comb
If you notice that the shampoo doesn’t get all of the grime off, then you can also use a soft bristle toothbrush to scrub the comb’s surface and bristles.
You can target the worst areas and get all the dirt off.
Rinse Your Comb
Once you are sure that your comb is clean, you can rinse it under warm water to remove any of the conditioner or shampoo.
Pay attention to the bristles as this is where usually most of the shampoo settles.
You need to make sure that all the shampoo is gone from the comb as this could make your hair greasy when you use it later.
Dry Your Comb Thoroughly
Lastly, use a cotton or paper towel to dry your hair comb properly. This will help to remove any water that was still left on the comb.
It’s a good idea to leave hair combs with natural bristles to dry upside down on a towel overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Often Should You Wash Your Comb?
How often you want to clean your comb depends on how often you use it. Many men like cleaning their comb at least once a month.
Saying this, this also depends on what type of hair products you use and the length of your hair.
If you use products that are petroleum-based in your hair, then it’s a good idea to clean your comb more often.
Plus, if you notice visible hair buildup or dirt in your comb, then it’s definitely time to give it a proper clean.
What Is The Dirt On Your Comb?
The dirt or gray lint on your comb is made of many different things, including dandruff, oil and residue from your hairstyling products.
What Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Comb?
If you don’t clean your comb for a while, then you will notice more and more of the gray lint building up.
After some time, the lint, dandruff and oil will be transferred to your hair.
This means that when you just freshly washed your hair and then comb it, you will end up with all the grime in your hair.
Final Thoughts
Cleaning your comb is super easy. Just put it into a water mixture of vinegar or baking soda and let it soak for a few minutes.
After a proper dry, you can use your comb again immediately.
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