How to Clean a Curling Iron

A curling iron is a wonderful styling aid that easily gives your hair body, curls and waves. If you use styling products, the heat from the curling iron will transfer some of the styling products from your hair to the barrel where they can build up. If your curling iron looks like it has seen better days, all it needs is a good cleaning.

How to Clean a Curling Iron

Here are some suggestions on how you can clean a curling iron. Just be sure to unplug the iron before cleaning to avoid electrical shock.

Rubbing alcohol is a great way to clean a curling iron. Use a paper towel or wash cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol and wipe clean.

Lemon juice is an acid that will break down any product residue on the curling iron. Wet a cloth or cotton balls with lemon just and wipe over the curling iron. Let the lemon juice soak for 10-20 minutes and wipe away the grime.

Baking soda is another wonderful non-abrasive product you can use to clean your curling iron. Make a semi-thick past of baking soda and water. Use a cloth and scrub gently.