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Here’s another task for Roz. This week is perfect for taking care of the items she uses most often.
Today, let’s focus on cleaning make-up brushes!
1. **Rinse the Brushes**: Run the bristles of the brushes under lukewarm water. Be careful not to get water underneath the metal clasp of the handle, as it can ruin the glue that holds the bristles together. Continue rinsing until most of the old makeup is washed away.
**Tip**: Make sure the brushes are angled downward into the stream of water to prevent damage.
**Caution**: Avoid using hot water, as it may harm the bristles.
2. **Prepare the Cleaning Mixture**: Create a clarifying shampoo and water mixture. Combine one teaspoon of shampoo with 1/4 cup of warm water in a cup and quickly stir it to create some bubbles.
3. **Swirl the Brushes**: Dip only the bottom half of the bristles into the mixture and swirl gently. This helps avoid water traveling up the handle.
4. **Massage and Rinse**: After swirling, remove the brushes from the mixture and gently massage the excess soap with your fingers to loosen the remaining makeup and dirt. Rinse the bristles under lukewarm water while continuing to massage until the water runs clear. Ensure the handle stays dry.
5. **Pat the Bristles**: Use a clean dish towel or face towel to pat the bristles gently and remove excess moisture.
6. **Reshape the Bristles**: Use your fingers to spread the bristles apart and reshape them.
7. **Dry the Brushes**: Lay the brushes flat on a dry towel, making sure the bristles are not bent underneath.
8. **Fluff the Bristles**: Once the brushes are completely dry, fluff the bristles a bit. Your brushes are now ready to use!
Your assignments for today:
– Continue working on habit #5.
– Clean your make-up brushes.
– Add this task to your cleaning schedule and keep up with it.
