I borrowed my friend's three barrel curling iron and it is CAKED with dried hairspray, gel, and even hair! I've tried rubbing alcohol...any suggestions?
2006-07-16 16:41:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
O.k. my reponse is easy and its very cheap might I add..................Plug the curling iron in and turn it to the highest setting leave on for about 10 minutes on high and then unplug and get stainless steel or copper(what you may use to clean dirty pots and pans with) and wet so it starts bubbling and start scrubbing but continuosly dipping steel or copper in cool water to prevent your fingers from burning. But trust me this works and no harsh chemicals needed. Just be sure to let dry for about 24 or more hours before using again or giving it back to your friend.
Oh and for some reason hairspray seems to add better shine if you use it before curling...............So I understand!!!!!
2006-07-16 17:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Niinnaa 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How To Clean Curling Irons
2016-10-19 06:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound a bit odd but it really works....use oven cleaner! You know...the kind you spray out and it foams? Put it on the curling iron, let it set for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how dirty it is and then wipe/scrub it off with a wash cloth. Just be sure to wash the barrels really good with hot soapy water when your done....two times just to be safe. And viola'! Hope this helps! :)
2006-07-16 16:47:14 · answer #3 · answered by silent.peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goo Gone? Don't know if it will work, but it works for most kinds of gunk. May have to scrub it a few times. Make sure you get the Goo Gone off completely before plugging the curling iron back in.
Good luck.
2006-07-16 16:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by askme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it is still warm, place a wet washcloth over the barrel and let it sit for a couple of minutes. It will soften the products and you should be able to scrub them off with an old toothbrush.
2006-07-16 16:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by wizibuff 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try some ammonia perhaps. My mom always uses it to clean dishes with caked on debis so it should work for the iron as well. Hope that helps!
2006-07-16 16:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by butterball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol but onlyh when the iron is off and cold.
Cotton ball soaked in alcohol then start cleaning the goo left on it.
2006-07-16 16:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by noteparece? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water- make sure its not pluged in and be sure to dry it...might be cheaper to buy a new one thou and um btw your suppose to spray your hair after you curl it...not while the curling iron is in use on it. Common misconception by some people.
2006-07-16 16:45:14 · answer #8 · answered by cats4ever2k1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub in alcohol while the iron is warm come right off
2006-07-16 17:07:16 · answer #9 · answered by chrissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on a cool iron rubbing alcohol works well .. also if it is warm use soaping water on a face clothe that does well too.
2006-07-17 05:01:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋