I came across an article a few months ago about some of the dirtiest things in your house, that you may not expect. I was so surprised to see your hairbrush on the list. Now that I think about it, it makes sense, but I never really thought about it as I used mine multiple times a day. If I’m honest, outside of pulling out trapped hair every once in a while, I wasn’t doing anything else to clean them. (GROSS, I know!)

How to clean your hairbrush (and why you NEED to do it!)

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Why should you clean your hairbrush?

Your hairbrush has a buildup of dead skin cells, lint, dust, natural oils, product, and in some cases even dust mites! That buildup can be a breading ground for yeast and bacteria!

You don’t want to brush all of that “gunk” back into your hair! Your clean hair will actually look greasier, and more weighed down by using a dirty brush.

How to clean your hairbrush

Once a Week…

Remove any trapped hair. For hair that your can’t simply pull out, use scissors or a comb to pull it out. (Or you can buy a special tool meant for getting trapped hair out of brushes – you can find these for cheap on Amazon.)

Denman Hair Brush Cleaner

Once a Month…

Wash your brush. How you wash your brush will depend on the type of brush you have.

How to clean hard plastic hairbrushes and combs

Add 4 cups of hot water, 1 tbsp baking soda, and 1 tbsp shampoo to a bowl. Mix. Put your brush in the bowl and let soak for 20 minutes.

Use a toothbrush or q-tip to remove any remaining buildup. Then rinse under water and dry.

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 5 Lbs

How to clean plastic or metal paddle brushes, wet brushes, or round brushes

Add 1/2 cup of hot water, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp shampoo to a bowl. Mix.

Dip a toothbrush into the mixture and brush the bristles and base of your brush.

Do not over-saturate your brush with the cleaning mixture. (Especially if your brush has a squishy base as it may be more susceptible to mildew growth.)

Rinse under water and dry.

How to clean wooden hairbrushes or brushes with natural bristles

Add 1/2 cup of hot water and 5 drops of tea tree oil to a bowl. Mix.

Dip a toothbrush into the mixture and brush the bristles and base of your brush.

Do not over-saturate your brush with the cleaning mixture.

Wipe with a clean, dry cloth and allow to dry.

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