How should hairbrushes and combs be properly cleaned?

To maintain proper hygiene and prevent the spread of bacteria and other pathogens, hairbrushes and combs should be cleaned thoroughly. The use of soap and warm water is effective for removing product residue, hair, and oils from the tools. This step helps ensure that the tools are free of visible debris and buildup, which can contribute to scalp irritation or infections.

Following this, disinfecting the brushes and combs is crucial. This is typically achieved using an appropriate disinfectant solution, as per health and safety regulations. Disinfecting not only sanitizes the tools but also helps prevent the transfer of any bacteria or fungi from one client to another, ensuring client safety and adherence to sanitation standards in the cosmetology industry.

The approach of using just cold water would not effectively remove residues or disinfect, while using hot water and bleach could potentially damage the tools and would not be a safe practice for hair care tools. Using alcohol and tissue may not provide the same level of cleaning and disinfection as the recommended soap and warm water followed by a disinfectant procedure. Thus, cleaning with soap and warm water, then disinfecting, is the most effective and recommended method.