You don't need anything fancy when it comes to cleaning your hairbrush. In fact, the process is extremely simple. If your brush is made from wood, you'll need liquid soap, shampoo, or body wash. If your brush is synthetic, any soap will work. Next on the list is a clean toothbrush (that won't be used on your teeth), a bowl with water or a stoppable sink, and a towel. You can also use something with a pointy end. Think: a fine tooth comb or even a pen. Ask yourself when you last cleaned your hairbrush. If you frequently wash yours, you're ahead of the game. But if you don't, you're not alone. Still, think about how much you use your hairbrush, and try to recall the last time you cleaned it. Now imagine your dirty brush working its way through newly washed hair, distributing those remnants all over again. Don’t entirely submerge a wooden brush. This could damage the wood and finish. Just submerge the bristles, as described above for a brush with a padded base. You should choose a method based on what kind of brush you have. Hairbrushes with wooden or rubber handles can’t be left to soak in water and need an alternate cleaning method.

Our dog tester now looks forward to being groomed with these gloves. With weekly use, their fur is softer and shinier, and there is noticeably less shedding around the home they share with their human. And for a thorough cleaning, the gloves can be machine-washed and air-dried.The Hartz Groomer's Best Combo Dog Brush is effective, versatile, and suitable for a variety of dog coats. One side has stainless steel pins that can help untangle knots and collect loose hair, particularly for dogs with long, curly, or wiry fur. On the flip side, the brush head has soft nylon bristles for fluffing and for short coats. The bristles also help spread your dog’s natural oils throughout the coat for shiny, soft hair. The heads of the pins have rounded tips, so the brush is gentle against the skin, and the nylon bristles are very soft so most dogs don't seem to notice when they are being groomed with that side. No matter how often you use your hairbrush, it has the ability to act like a sponge. This means it can trap all sorts of residue in its bristles, both from your hair and from the environment. The heads of the pins have rounded tips, so the brush is particularly gentle. Our testers with short-haired dogs didn’t collect quite as much fur, but all dogs seemed to be less bothered by this brush, particularly the soft-bristled side.

If you use the washing machine, throw some other items in there too. Not only is it more eco-friendly, but it’ll muffle the sound of the brush banging inside the washing drum. Also, hair sheds every day. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s normal to shed 50 to 100 hairs a day. A lot of this hair can accumulate at the base of the brush. Dip the toothbrush into the soapy water and make sure to scrub each bristle. Start at the base of the bristle and work upward. Scrub the other edge of the brush to remove any buildup.This grooming tool is ideal for both long- and short-haired felines, as well as virtually all dog breeds. The sturdy, comfort-grip handle is designed to prevent slipping and wrist strain. For humans, the brush has a soft rubber handle that makes it comfortable to hold. That’s especially important if you have a big dog or one with lots of hair. Like most pin and bristle brushes, it isn’t very easy to clean, but it’s hardly a deal-breaker for the price and versatility. The pin side is somewhat easier to clean than the bristle side, and we recommend clearing out all the hair you collect after each brushing session to prevent build-up. Dip and shake the brush several times. This will help loosen and remove oils, dead skin cells, and product buildup. If your brush isn’t too dirty, this should remove most of the buildup. Give it a soak. Once your brush is free of hair, you'll want to soak the brush in warm water. Either a sink or a bowl of water will work. Add some soap to the water, and swish it around until the soap, body wash, or shampoo you use seems to mix completely with the water. Then, place your brush in the water and let it soak for about 8 to 10 minutes. If you have a wooden spoon, you may want to skip soaking and just place your brush in and out of the water a few times. Everyone knows you have to clean your makeup brushes, but for some reason hairbrushes are often forgotten. Imagine this: you’ve just finished washing your hair. It’s nice and clean thanks to some top-notch salon professional shampoo and conditioner. And then, you take your brush or comb that you’ve used a gazillion times before on dirty hair and use it on your freshly washed hair. *shudder*. If that didn’t leave you pulling the face below, then great! That means you regularly wash your brushes (we hope). But even if you regularly clean your brushes, don’t turn away just yet. We might have spotted a couple of ways to clean your brushes that you hadn’t thought of. So, for the sake of two minutes and supremely clean hair brushes, stay with us! Why do you need to clean your hairbrush often?