How to clean make-up brushes and other tools!!

Sometimes I wonder, how often and how well women clean their make-up brushes and/or tools?

So I thought I would put together some instructions on how to keep your make-up brushes, tools and hair equipment clean. Also how regularly you need to clean them.

How to clean make-up brushes

Products used

-Antibacterial dishwashing liquid (cleans and disinfects)

-Extra virgin olive Oil (conditions)

-Plate/ Dish

Steps

1. Rinse the bristles of your brush, always with the water running down. You want to avoid running water directly into the base of the brush, which can cause the glue to weaken and shorten the lifespan of your brush.

2. Mix 1 tablespoon of oil with 2 tablespoons of antibacterial dishwashing liquid. You could also use baby shampoo.

Place your brush bristles into the mixture, lather on your hand, sweeping back and fourth.

Rinse and repeat until the water runs clear.

3. Reshape the bristles. However the bristles dry they will remain that way.

4. Lay brushes flat on a clean towel overnight.

5. It is recommended you follow these steps once a week; to keep the germs away from your make-up and off your skin. To be honest I do this after every client and after every time i use them on myself.

I also disinfect them with Isoporyl Alcohol.

6.Be sure to disinfect your brushes after every use, using a disinfectant spray such as, Isoporyl Alcohol.

It is also good to spray your make-up and the area you apply your make-up with Isoporyl Alcohol as it kills germs and bactria.

As you can see in these images you can also purchase a little plastic cleaner with ridges on it. These are great , they remove the product more easily and gives the brush a thorough clean.

I believe using one of these is better than using your hand.

How to Clean Hair Brushes and Combs

1. Remove all of the hair from the brush by using a comb or a toothpick and scrapping, through the bristles and drag out the hair.

2.Place brushes and combs in a dish or a bucket

3.Cover the brushes with hot water (not boiling hot)

4.Add 1 tablespoon of anitbacterial dishwashing liquid and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. The vinegar is used to kill any baceteria and germs.

5. Allow to sit for one hour or overnight.

6.Rinse each brush under running water to remove dirt build up and soap.

7.You could use old toothbrush to remove build up from in between the combs.

8. Shake excess water off and allow to dry on a towel

9. Wash dish/ bucket thoroughly

10. Repeat once a month or when you feel necessary.

How to clean Sponges

1. Wet the sponge under warm water

2. Lather using a few drops of antibacterial dishwashing liquid, work any product out of the sponge with your fingers.

3. Rinse the sponge until the water runs clear

4.Ring it out and pat dry with a towel. Allow the sponge to air dry overnight, or if you prefer to use it damp you can. Sometimes this can help spread and blend the foundation and concealer.

5.Make-up ponges should be cleaned after every use.

You can also give them a spray with Isopporyl alcohol before use.

How to Clean Metal Tools

1. For metal tools like tweezers, eyelash curlers, eyebrow trimmers, cuticle nippers and nail clippers, wash them down using water and antibacterial soap. Pat dry witha clean towel.

2. Thoroughly wipe down the tool using an alcohol-soaked cotton ball. Allow to dry for a few moments. The tool comes in contact with your face rinse with warm water. Pat dry with a clean towel.

3. Ideally these types of tools should be washed with soap and water after every use. Sanitize as well.

4. Clean them thoroughly every two weeks. Store your tools in a clean container.

How to clean scissors

1. Use a lint free cloth to remove hair.

2. wash in warm water and antibacterial deterent.

3. Rinse in hot running water

4. Dry with a lint free cloth

How to keep your work area clean / Benches you use when applying Make-up

1. Fill a contianer or ink with hot soapy water, Then usinga clean cloth, wipe down the bench, making sure to scrub off any sticky bits. Rinse cloth in soapy water as you go.

2. Next rinse the bench using hot water and a clean cloth to remove any detergent, which does not evaporate and can contaminate food.

3. Spray antibacterial sanitiser on the bench and wipe with a cloth. (vinegar diluted with water is great for this.

4. Rinse using the same method in step 2

5. Leave the bench to air dry.