I made my hair dryer work better by cleaning it with 1 household item
Cleaning my hairdryer is never top of my list of priorities. In fact, I don’t think I have ever really thought about it. And when my hairdryer started overheating and cutting out I actually thought it was coming to the end of its life and that I needed a new one.
But let this be your sign that you need to give your hairdryer a clean now, and I promise it will make it work better, boosting its power to heat and dry your hair. And you will only need one natural household item and some tap water.
I actually had to Google if I should be cleaning a hairdryer, because it is electrical and all it does is blow air at clean hair, right? How could it be dirty?
But immediately, I saw that I had indeed been neglecting my hardworking appliance, and I knew just what would help me – a toothpick.
You see, you should be cleaning the filter at the back of the hairdryer about once a month to prevent overheating and ensure longevity of the product.
Most hairdryers allow you to detach the filter at the back for easy cleaning and mine just twisted loose.
I was horrified by the amount of dust buildup all over the filter; you couldn’t see through it at all. This was why it had been overheating and performing poorly.
Heading to the bathroom, I put the detached filter under the cold tap water and moved the dust about with a toothpick to disturb it. Then, I turned it over and let more water pass through it, watching the dust fall out in tiny clumps.
It was so easy and took seconds, the toothpick had the perfect precision to get into the small gaps. When it was dry I put it back on my hairdryer and I was quite literally blown away by the difference in performance.
How to clean your hairdryer
1. Firstly, make sure it is unplugged and completely cooled down, then remove the filter at the back – this might look different for each hairdryer and if you are unsure, consult the manual.
2. Wet the filter under the tap and use a toothpick to move the dust about and aggravate it so that when you turn the filter over and run it under the tap, it will fall out. Repeat the process if needed until it is clear.
3. Towel dry the filter before leaving it to dry completely, then add it back onto your hairdryer.
4. You can also use a slightly damp cloth to wipe down the hairdryer itself and remove any product build-up on the handle.
