Makeup applicators and personal hygiene tools drive the everyday beauty routine of a woman. With the help of this equipment, you can flawlessly apply makeup, remove unwanted hair, shape brows and style hair. However, it is crucial to keep them clean to prevent any skin infections. Accumulation of beauty products can make them a breeding ground for germs. Here is a list of tools and a guide on how and when to wash them.

If you apply makeup every day, it is necessary to clean the brushes at least once a week. Significant accumulation of beauty products on the bristles can make it insufficient to work to their full potential.

Also, if you share the brushes with someone or use different eyeshadows, you must wash tools between every use to prevent the transfer of germs or dark shades on your neutral base.

Using gentle soap with water is the best way to clean makeup brushes. It will prevent the bristles from getting ruined. Once done, air dry them in the sun. It will naturally disinfect them. When you see the bristles falling off, it is time to replace brushes.

Razors are the saviour of women in a hurried situation to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body. While you wash it each time after gliding it on the skin, it is imperative to know when to throw one away.

Any sharp razor blade offers a smooth shave only up to five to seven times of use. After that, it becomes blunt and might not offer a smooth finish. Moreover, it can contribute to issues such as redness or ingrown hair.

You must wash sponges at least once a week and replace them every three to six months. Make a solution of gentle soap and water and soak the beauty blender in it for at least half an hour.

Take the sponge out of the solution and squeeze it tightly to get rid of any residue. Rinse it with tap water and allow it to try in the air. Cleaning makes the pores clean, eliminates bacteria and allows smooth application of beauty products.

An epilator is another piece of equipment that women use to remove body hair. If you do not clean it after every use, hair can obstruct the movement of the motor. It can also lead to infection and other skin problems. 

Therefore, you must clean an epilator after every use. Disassemble it and brush off hair. You can also clean a waterproof epilator by running it through tap water. Some women use a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol to disinfect the blades and prevent any skin irritation in future. An epilator can last for years.

Women use tweezers to pluck extra hair around their eyebrows and upper lips. But this tool also needs frequent cleaning at least once a week. Most of the tools are made of stainless steel, so you wash them with water and soap. Some women use rubbing alcohol to get rid of bacteria and sterilise the surface.

Whether you have applied mascara (mascara hacks) once or five times, it needs cleaning between seven and 10 days. You can disinfect the wand in a solution of rubbing alcohol and water or baby shampoo and water. It will remove the excess product trapped in the bristles and facilitate seamless application. You must replace it every three months.

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One must wash hair combs once every 15 days. Inside the lining of teeth, you would notice that residue starts accumulating. It makes the hair dirty. Therefore, it is crucial to clean it in order to maintain the hygiene of hair and scalp. 

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You can simply wash a hairbrush using a cloth cleaning brush with fine bristles. To and fro movements of it can help you get rid of the residue and make the comb look like a new one. A comb can last for years.

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