What is Better

@carolbee (16230)
United States
June 20, 2008 8:54am CST
What is better than baking soda and water to soak and clean a brush, comb or both? I don't always have baking soda in the house and am looking for an alternative. Thanks in advance.
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blackbriar
@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I use a few drops of shampoo or dish soap myself.
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Does shampoo leave a film on the brush or comb? Baking soda works very good but thought maybe there was another product someone could suggest that does a better job. Thanks for responding.
blackbriar
@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Far as I know it doesn't leave a film. I just squirt a few drops in the sink and add hot water. Then let them soak a few hours before rinsing them off really well. The grime just lifts right off and floats on the surface.
kalav56
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
1 Jul 08
I have read that combs can be cleaned with shampoos.FOR tooth brushes I guess salt and hot water should also be adequate.
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
1 Jul 08
I would clean my toothbrush with baking soda and hot water also but I don't bother. Just replace it with a new one. Haven't tried shampoo to clean my brush or comb. Thanks for responding.
TerryZ
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
21 Jun 08
I usually do use baking soda when washing my brush and comb and if I dont have it in the house I just use Mr. Clean or sometimes clothes detergent.
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
21 Jun 08
Mr. Clean, never thought to use it. Thanks for responding.
tyc415
@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I have just learned something just from reading your discussion. I never heard of baking soda for cleaning comb and brush but it does make sense. I have always just used hot soapy water or hot water with a little shampoo. Can't wait to read what other's have to say.
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I pour baking soda in a cup of hot water. Soak my comb and brush sometimes over night. So clean when I get up in the morning but was wondering if there was another product which would do even better. Thanks for responding.
jillhill
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I have just soaked them in hot water and soap...then make sure I rinsed them very well. And while you bring the subject up I seriously need to do mine!
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I need to clean mine also which is why I thought about making this a discussion. I use gel and some spray so they both get dirty pretty fast. Thanks for responding.
writersedge
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I don't know that it's better, but I've used shampoo and water to soak my brushes and combs in. I've really been stuck (no shampoo and no money), I have used a little dishwashing detergent and a lot of water, too.
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
25 Jun 08
I have been out of shampoo in the past and used liquid soap to wash my hair. Left a film on my hair but it felt clean. I did clean my brush and comb the other night. Really needed some help. Thanks for responding.