How To Clean a Curling Iron
- July 21, 2009
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It’s inevitable – the sticky, messy buildup accumulating on your curling iron. Use any of these methods to de-gunk and get on with the business of beautifying.
You Will Need
- Rags
- Lemon juice
- Baking soda
- Nail polish remover
- Steel wool
- Rubbing Alcohol
Step 1: Unplug and cool
Unplug and completely cool your iron.
Step 2: Use lemon juice
Soak an old rag in lemon juice and wrap it around the barrel of the iron. Let it soak for 15 minutes and wash clean.
Step 3: Apply baking soda
Mix three parts baking soda with one part water to create a paste, and rub it gently into the cold barrel with a rag. Use a damp rag to wash the paste off.
Step 4: Use nail polish remover
Wipe with nail polish remover as an alternative to baking soda. The acetone will remove residue in about 10 minutes.
Don’t leave on longer than 20 minutes or it could damage your iron.
Step 5: Scrub with steel wool
If your iron is not coated with Teflon, scrub with a steel wool pad.
Step 6: Prevent build-up
Prevent hairspray and gel from building up on your curling iron by wiping it with rubbing alcohol after each use.
Did you know? The Marcel Wave, created using heated irons, was named for Francois Marcel, a French hairdresser who invented the method in 1872.
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Comments (2)
Well demonstrated!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
Hot Tools, an appliance manufacturer has an iron cleaner in a bottle that does not require all of those steps in the video. and Steel wool is never a good idea to use on any appliance... it will cause snags and scratches. It is best to use a teflon scrubbie pad if you have let it get to baked on...
about 1 year ago by Terri_Chambers_Taricco
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