tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2485001841197642791..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Cleaning your brushesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7667931841846320272017-08-02T02:29:26.673+10:002017-08-02T02:29:26.673+10:00Recently bought a Duboa hair brush but almost regr...Recently bought a Duboa hair brush but almost regretting it -- it gets lint trapped around each cluster of bristles and I cant figure out how to clean it! Does this happen with yours? How do you manage to clean it?Daphne a.k.a Grandmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582961747785840578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9025543507478409532009-12-23T08:00:47.280+10:002009-12-23T08:00:47.280+10:00I see a duboa hairbrush.
I had mine for almost 20...I see a duboa hairbrush.<br /><br />I had mine for almost 20 yrs, it got a little ratty and I had to buy a new one.<br />I have psorisis so it get a flake build up if I am not careful, to combat this I rinse it under the shower while I am waiting for the water to warm up and use shampoo once a week to clean it.<br />These brushes last forever if you look after them and at around $30 are one of the best investments you will ever make.<br />I have quiet long hair and I love it.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12618329338060902400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27292968667078832102009-12-16T09:19:25.345+10:002009-12-16T09:19:25.345+10:00I clean my brushes and combs at the same time by p...I clean my brushes and combs at the same time by placing about a teaspoon of baking soda (bicarb) in a tall glass, placing the brushes and combs in it and running hot water over them until they're covered with water. I will dunk one of the brushes up and down a bit to mix the baking soda into the water. I will then let them sit for about 5 mins. Take them out, rinse them off - presto chango, clean brushes and combs without scrubbing them. This gets the dirtiest of brushes and combs (those living in the bottom of your purse) clean.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414690312305496399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75849084644367201872009-12-13T02:11:32.044+10:002009-12-13T02:11:32.044+10:00A tip on cleaning toothbrushes is to use a denture...A tip on cleaning toothbrushes is to use a denture cleaning tablet in a cup of water.<br /><br />My father was a barber and he used to soak all of his combs in alcohol to disinfect them between uses - another way to clean things =)<br /><br />EnKore is a pro makeup artist who also does videos on YouTube. He has a few on cleaning makeup brushes. This is showing how to make your own makeup brush cleaner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FwklwLsSSg And here is his video on cleaning brushes which is VERY detailed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIGEr81FqTM And here is one he has on deep cleaning brushes (I personally have not got to watch this one) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JENRwWaKaE<br /><br />just some more to add to your already GREAT post =)Anne M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03891579621760424876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16782276518114389432009-12-12T20:15:05.348+10:002009-12-12T20:15:05.348+10:00And I thought I was the only one who had a decades...And I thought I was the only one who had a decades-old hairbrush! I've had mine nearly 20 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10776554831713674122009-12-12T08:31:59.402+10:002009-12-12T08:31:59.402+10:00I agree, I love the toothbrush sanitizing tip!I agree, I love the toothbrush sanitizing tip!Christanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7617974210513546322009-12-12T06:29:02.627+10:002009-12-12T06:29:02.627+10:00Cleaning the brushes and combs was one of my jobs ...Cleaning the brushes and combs was one of my jobs as a kid. Mind you we use to use an ammonia and water solution (Nana's way). Handy Andy if I remember correctly, boy did it stinck, but it did a great job. <br /><br />Love the toothbrush sanitizing tip.<br />Great post as usual Rhonda<br /><br />PS. lovely new photo as well<br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10874587176818504414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57235076871925272982009-12-12T05:49:13.149+10:002009-12-12T05:49:13.149+10:00It never occured to me that brushes were disposabl...It never occured to me that brushes were disposable! Mum always cleaned our hair brushes by soaking them in Detol, so I've always done the same.Melissahttp://www.frugalandthriving.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54715609831945711522009-12-12T03:52:16.538+10:002009-12-12T03:52:16.538+10:00shandora, that is a dish mop for cleaning inside g...shandora, that is a dish mop for cleaning inside glasses, jugs and jars.<br /><br />shan, peroxide is more expensive than bleach but I prefer to use it on the brushes uses for personal care. The cleaning brushes - the brushes I scrub with, have often been dipped into water containing bleach when they're being used, so bleach is fine for them.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22691211355173145822009-12-12T02:37:15.909+10:002009-12-12T02:37:15.909+10:00I have to admit my guilt here...I clean my brushes...I have to admit my guilt here...I clean my brushes with just some Marseillais soap and a scrub! And not even all. But I am a good girl when it comes to using rags...<br />ronelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81448319149843268902009-12-12T01:24:50.407+10:002009-12-12T01:24:50.407+10:00Thanks for the great reminder, I've also been ...Thanks for the great reminder, I've also been thinking of cleaning my brush I've been needing to for a while, and my make up brushes (which I've never done). I will do that today. Thanks again.<br /><br />Oh, and why the bleach and not peroxide for the kitchen brushes?<br /><br />ShanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27931754199209097562009-12-11T23:32:35.439+10:002009-12-11T23:32:35.439+10:00I didn't realize you could compost rags- this ...I didn't realize you could compost rags- this is great to know! <br />Good post today- not only is cleaning brushes instead of buying new ones not wasteful, it's cheaper! (Which is always a huge plus.) Looking forward to more kitchen sink photos- I love seeing everyone's homes! It gives me ideas...and it's so nice to look at pictures of ordinary, beautiful kitchens instead of the "stylish, up to date" kind in the magazines. Hope you have a lovely weekend as well.<br />The Girl in the Pink DressThe Girl in the Pink Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00250837836714463827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3566394560457281672009-12-11T19:08:46.324+10:002009-12-11T19:08:46.324+10:00Hi Rhonda, first of all, love your now photo!
Tha...Hi Rhonda, first of all, love your now photo!<br /><br />Thanks for the tips, which reminds me to go and clean my brushes, so I will do that today. A question; what is that funny looking hairy white brush on your sink for??shandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945627419311409453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72619182770556691472009-12-11T15:53:39.746+10:002009-12-11T15:53:39.746+10:00What a great post today Rhonda and very helpful in...What a great post today Rhonda and very helpful info. Have a relaxing weekend.<br />blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31489390323987577122009-12-11T15:18:00.580+10:002009-12-11T15:18:00.580+10:00Thanks for the idea on wiping out the frying pan R...Thanks for the idea on wiping out the frying pan Rhonda! I would have never thought of it but I will definitely be doing it now. :)<br /><br />Debbie<br />ouroldhomestead.blogspot.comDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919793216222224648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54066148593157451332009-12-11T14:21:28.030+10:002009-12-11T14:21:28.030+10:00Keep swimming just keep swimming
A line in that mo...Keep swimming just keep swimming<br />A line in that movie "finding Nemo"<br />makes me smileDonettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4857130092986025402009-12-11T14:08:48.719+10:002009-12-11T14:08:48.719+10:00Thank You for the reminder, as I also clean my bru...Thank You for the reminder, as I also clean my brushes just not on a regular bases as they should be.<br />Off to gather the brushes and combs!<br />Then write in my home journal to clean ALL brushes and combs on a regular bases.<br />~~HUGS~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57732512985962183572009-12-11T12:50:46.337+10:002009-12-11T12:50:46.337+10:00Thanks for the hints on cleaning brushes, especial...Thanks for the hints on cleaning brushes, especially the makeup brushes - I do makeup for costuming, so it's really important to keep those brushes clean. =)Zippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166471268930195427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88136262840582634112009-12-11T12:17:30.465+10:002009-12-11T12:17:30.465+10:00What a great posting. I never heard of anyone havi...What a great posting. I never heard of anyone having there hair brush for 30 years.<br />I guess we take them for grant it. I got one for less then $2.00. Because I just picked one up to add to my winter box.<br /><br />Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91993922918453291362009-12-11T10:33:22.290+10:002009-12-11T10:33:22.290+10:00I've got you beat on the hairbrush age. I'...I've got you beat on the hairbrush age. I've had mine for over 40 years. In fact, it might be older than I am (48) because I can remember my mother using it from the time I was very, very young. I'm glad to see your recommendation for cleaning brushes, I think they get thrown out too often when they can usually be cleaned and used longer.Otter Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150285495175373444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12104059519996018112009-12-11T09:23:49.593+10:002009-12-11T09:23:49.593+10:00Thanks for sharing all your great tips. I love ch...Thanks for sharing all your great tips. I love checking in to see what you have posted next! One of my goals for the new year is to make soap- you have inpired me!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70557039712058009272009-12-11T08:54:26.879+10:002009-12-11T08:54:26.879+10:00Lol Rhonda, as we have an art shop "cleaning ...Lol Rhonda, as we have an art shop "cleaning your brushes" means something quite different to me. :) Good tips thank you and the new photo is great. Enjoy your weekend.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65094144069518880212009-12-11T08:48:50.965+10:002009-12-11T08:48:50.965+10:00Great post! I also clean my combs- just soak and t...Great post! I also clean my combs- just soak and then clean with baking soda and an old toothbrush :o) I have had a detangler comb for 9 years! DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62319606277432310452009-12-11T08:42:23.045+10:002009-12-11T08:42:23.045+10:00Hi Rhonda,
We have hairbrushes for about four to f...Hi Rhonda,<br />We have hairbrushes for about four to five years, but we have two people in this home with long hair that needs lots of brushing.<br /><br />I keep ours scrupulously clean, though, too.<br /><br />Your blog is such a blessing to so many people. Thank you. :D<br /><br />Have a great weekend,<br />Blessings,<br />JillianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38430301534671596502009-12-11T08:19:43.487+10:002009-12-11T08:19:43.487+10:00Good morning Patricia, Fruitful, Darlene and Barb....Good morning Patricia, Fruitful, Darlene and Barb.<br /><br />Fruitful, I do mine about every 4-6 weeks or straight away if they're really dirty.<br /><br />Barb, pure cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, soy and all the natural fibres can be composted. Nylon or acrylic can't be. Blended cotton with acrylic don't compost well either. You'll end up with strings of acrylic in your compost.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.com