How do you clean a flat iron?

To clean a flat iron, allow it to cool down, wipe it with a damp cloth, wipe it with rubbing alcohol, and follow with a damp cloth. Use a cotton swab to reach tiny spaces you might have missed, and repeat the process until all the residue is gone.

1. Allow the flat iron to cool down

   Turn the flat iron off, and unplug it from the wall. Allow it to cool down for five minutes.

2. Rub a moist cloth over the flat iron

   Dampen a cloth or a paper towel, and rub it over the flat iron to remove as much of the residue buildup as possible.

3. Wipe down the flat iron with rubbing alcohol

   Moisten a cloth or a paper towel with rubbing alcohol, and rub it over the flat iron. The rubbing alcohol breaks down styling products that have hardened on your flat iron.

4. Clean the hard-to-reach places with a cotton swab

   Use a cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol to get into the tiny spaces that you might have missed with the towel.

5. Wipe off the rubbing alcohol

   Use a damp cloth or paper towels to wipe off the rubbing alcohol. Repeat this process until all the residue is gone.