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How To Clean A Curling Iron
Curling Irons Often Get Hairspray And Hair Product Buildup
Have a bit of hairspray and hair product buildup on your curling iron? Here’s an easy way to clean that gunk off:
- Make sure the curling iron is unplugged and the barrel is cool to the touch.
- Pour a bit of rubbing alcohol on a damp cloth or a cotton ball and rub the barrel of the curling iron clean, make sure to open the clamp so you can wipe underneath it too. If the buildup is really stubborn and won’t come off easily, try gently scrubbing with a toothbrush that was first dipped in rubbing alcohol.
- After removing all of the buildup, take another clean cloth and wet it with a bit of water. Wipe off the curling iron to remove any residue.
- Wait until the barrel of the curling iron is completely dry before plugging it in again.
Another tip for cleaning curling irons: You can clean a curling iron by mixing 1/4 cup warm water and 1 TBS liquid fabric softener. Wash with a clean cloth, the hairspray and gunk should wipe right off. Use a q-tip for hard to get at spots (from Quick Household Tips & Resources).
If you don’t have any rubbing alcohol in the house, you can also use:
- Household ammonia
- Nail polish remover (acetone based)
- Thick paste of baking soda and water
A good way to clean teflon coated curling irons is to heat up the iron, unplug it then wrap a damp cloth tightly around the barrel of the curling iron. After a few minutes you should be able to wipe the buildup off easily.
Tip:
- If you regularly wipe your curling iron with a damp cloth after use (making sure the curling iron is unplugged first), this will prevent hair product buildup from happening.
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Any suggestions on getting years of hairspray accumulation off a wall? We just bought a house and the previous owner’s 20-something daughter has spent the last 8 years lining her bathroom with a nice sticky layer of hairspray.
Frankly, I don’t mind if I ruin the paint.
Try washing the walls with shampoo. The same formulae that takes hairspray and other build-up off your hair will usually work for walls. Try to avoid too much shampoo – you don’t want a sudsy mess.
If that doesn’t work, and you really don’t care about the paint, you can try what professional painters do. With the room REALLY, REALLY, REALLY well ventelated (or wearing a respirator mask – but the room should still be well ventelated)wash the walls with lacquer thinner. This is a very strong and highly flammable solvent, so be careful. Unplug anything that might create a spark, make sure there are no live pilot lights (hot water heater, etc.) in the area. Start at the bottom of the wall and work upward. Change the rag frequently. When done with a rag, take it outside, spread it out, and let it air-dry before disposing. DON’T just toss them in a pile, or put them in a bag when they are still damp. They can spontaneously combust. Lacquer thinner is a pain to work with, but it will really do the job.