This will sound gross, but I’ve never deep cleaned my hairbrushes and combs. Sure, I’ve cleaned out the trapped hair that gets on the brush after I use it, but I’ve never done anything more than that.

Hair and bacteria can build up on your hairbrush or comb. To clean these items, experts suggest washing with a soapy solution and using a tool to remove hair.

Use the end of a rat tail comb (or pick) and start loosening the hair from the bottom of the brush, working your way up to the top. Really get under everything by starting right against the pad of the ...

Brushes and combs collect dirt easily from your scalp and from dirty surfaces, so you’ll need to clean them once a week or once a fortnight at least. Combs are generally easier to clean than brushes, ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. It is quite embarrassing for a lady to have a dirty comb. Brushes and combs gather dirt ...

Dirty Comb Cleaning Hacks: Combs and hair brushes are the essentials that we use on a daily basis. But how often do we clean them? Well, hair brushes and combs do get dirty over the time due to a ...

Dear Heloise:You have mentioned a hint on how to clean hairbrushes and combs. It had to do with baking soda, I think. Can you please reprint this hint again? Joe, I’d be happy to repeat this hint, and ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. You should do so at least once every two weeks and possibly more ...

It is quite embarrassing for a lady to have a dirty comb. Brushes and combs gather dirt, dust and chemicals from hair products like oils, pomades and gels. Many people do not enjoy cleaning their ...