How To Clean A Dry Body Brush In 5 Quick Steps

Okay, so let’s assume you read about dry brushing on Tea Cups & Tulips, you tried it, and now you’re obsessed. You can’t imagine taking a shower without removing all those dead skin cells first. Me too. Dry brushing is like a massage for the skin, right? It gets the blood circulation going; it stimulates the lymphatic system, which leads to the release of toxins. I’m with you! I love dry brushing and the way it leaves my skin – smooth and soft.

However, after using my dry body brush for a while, I started wondering when is it time to clean it? How to clean a dry body brush anyway? You can’t wash it, because that will damage the wood. Do you throw it away after a month? Personally, I’m not a huge fan of items that are meant to be used for such a short period of time.

So I started doing my research to see what other people are doing. And then, I tried some of the things to determine what works for me and what I like most.

Those of you that have been following the blog for quite some time know that I’m all about the three Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle. While I’m not perfect at it, I try my best. On that note, the thought of using a body brush only a month and then throwing it away seems like such a WASTE! No, but really!  It’s a waste of money and a waste of a perfectly good brush.

Body brushes are supposed to last years, not a month or two.

Here are my five steps on how to clean a dry body brush:

1. Fill a bowl with water.

   The level of the water will depend on the height of your bristles. You want to be able to place your brush (bristles facing down) in the bowl of water and wet only the bristles, not the wood!

2. Add 3-4 drops of essential oils and any non-drying liquid soap.

   I like to add tea tree oil, which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Another oil I like to use is peppermint oil because of its antibacterial properties. You can even do a mix of both. 

3. Place the brush in the bowl, bristles facing downward.

4. Move the brush around the water for about a minute.

5. Repeat the process, but this time fill the bowl with water and don’t add any oils.

Once I’m done cleaning my brush, I will let it air dry by placing it on top of a clean towel with the bristles facing downward. You can even wrap it in a towel and leave it there to dry. However, it’s important to avoid getting the wooden part of your brush wet. Wetting the wood on your brush can actually damage it quite fast.

Another way you can dry your brush is by placing it in the dryer with your clothes for no more than 20 minutes.

When I was doing my research on how to clean a dry body brush, I noticed many online sites mention the use of alcohol for cleaning, but I found out that alcohol can damage the bristles over time. Plus, it is very drying. However, once in a while, it should be safe to use for disinfecting.

Okay, this is it. An easy, quick, and efficient way to clean your dry body brush. This is what I’ve been doing and what works for me. I’d love to hear what you do to clean your dry body brush.

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