Never use chemicals like alcohol or acetone to clean the plates as this could again damage the ceramic material. Instead, and only if required, dampen your soft cloth only slightly with a little warm water. Remember, taking care of your hair straightener will make sure that it effectively works every time you use it!
Salt it up!
Sprinkle a generous amount of salt on a sheet of paper. Then, run the warm iron over that sheet of paper, which assists in removing stains and other gunk. Run the iron a few times, then unplug the iron to let it cool. Once the iron is cool, wipe away the salt with a dry and soft cloth.
Vinegar, vinegar, vinegar!
Dampen a towel with distilled white vinegar. Then, wipe the iron’s soleplate to remove any gunk. In some situations, some residue may remain, which will call for soaking a clean towel in distilled vinegar and laying the cool iron soleplate on the towel. Simply let it soak for 15-30 minutes, then wipe away dry.
How to Clean Hot tools/ flat irons
FAQ
Does rubbing alcohol clean flat iron?
How do you get sticky stuff off a flat iron?
What’s the brown stuff on my straightener?
How do you clean a flat iron?
Dampen the microfiber cloth with plain water to remove any residue that remains on the plates once the iron has fully cooled. Use a microfiber cloth instead of a cotton washcloth or towel because microfiber is lint-free. Allow the flat iron to cool completely. Dampen a cotton ball or pad with a small amount of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
How can one improve low iron?
To improve iron levels in the blood, it is recommended to eat foods rich in this mineral, such as red meat and legumes. In addition, if these foods are consumed together with sources of vitamin C such as citrus fruits, the absorption and availability of iron increases.
Does a flat iron need to be cleaned?
If you’re not sure whether a flat iron needs to be cleaned, inspect the plates. “Leave-in treatments, oils, heat protectants, and hairsprays are often left on the plates from the heat—almost as if you are baking the product residue onto the plates,” explains Stenson. After a time, you can visibly see the discoloration.
Can you use alcohol to clean a flat iron?
Rubbing alcohol is ideal for a deeper clean and should not be used every time. A mild facial cleanser or Barbicide are other cleaning solution options if you do not want to use alcohol. Once the flat iron is cooled down, follow the steps above. Then, add a small amount of cleaning solution.