This Hack Uses Vinegar To Clean Your Hairbrushes!!

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Keeping your hairbrush clean is essential for maintaining healthy hair and scalp. However, over time, hair

brushes can accumulate hair, oils, and product build-up, turning them into a breeding ground for bacteria. If you're looking for a simple and effective way to keep your hairbrush in pristine condition, look no further than your kitchen pantry.


Vinegar, a common household staple, offers a natural and powerful solution to break down grime and disinfect your brush. In this article, we'll reveal a quick and easy hack using vinegar that will transform your hairbrush from grubby to gleaming in just a few steps.


Say goodbye to gunky bristles and hello to a cleaner, healthier hair care routine!

Tools and materials:

  • Vinegar
  • Warm water
  • Baking soda (optional)
  • A bowl or sink
  • An old toothbrush or small brush


1. Remove any hair from the brush

Use your fingers or a comb to remove as much hair as possible from the bristles.


Removing hair from the hairbrush

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2. Prepare the cleaning solution

Mix equal parts warm water and vinegar (1 cup each) in a bowl or sink. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda for extra cleaning power.

Hairbrush any brown vinegar

3. Soak the hairbrush

Submerge the brush in the solution and let it soak for 15-30 minutes to loosen dirt, oils, and residue.


4. Scrub the brush

Use an old toothbrush or small brush to scrub between the bristles and the base, removing any remaining build-up.

Hair brush drying on a towel

5. Rinse and dry

Rinse the hairbrush thoroughly under running water, then shake off excess water and lay the brush bristle-side down on a towel to dry completely.

Clean hair brush

Clean your hairbrushes with vinegar

This method helps disinfect the hairbrush and remove build-up, leaving it clean and fresh. Your hair will be looking much shinier now thanks to this easy vinegar hack.


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  • Jl.106245361 Jl.106245361 on Jul 18, 2024
    I put combs and brushes into the dishwasher. After removing the hair from the brush.
  • Lor104690272 Lor104690272 on Mar 04, 2025
    I don’t know if anyone else does this, but I clean my brush every time I brush my hair, meaning I always take the hair out of my brush. I think it’s disgusting when you look at someone’s brush and they have tons of hair embedded in the bristles and brush their hair without cleaning it. But thank you for sharing the solution to clean the bristles.
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