Hints from Heloise

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, via e-mail

Joe, I’d be happy to repeat this hint, and it’s quick and easy, too.

All you need to do is fill a container – a glass canning jar works well – with some warm water and add a couple of tablespoons of baking soda, then stir the mixture well. Now clean any hair out of the brush’s bristles and then add the brush/comb – make sure that the solution completely covers the teeth or bristles (this cannot be used on wooden brushes). Allow it to soak for an hour or so, then rinse well in hot water, and all the “gunk” should come right off. Heavier residue might require a little scrubbing, and an old toothbrush works great for this. Routinely clean your brushes and combs so that buildup from hair products doesn’t get too bad. – Heloise