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How do I remove hairspray that's baked onto my curling iron?
-- Becki Mousseau, Lincoln, NE
Both of these methods work: Pour a few drops of rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad or make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water (tap or distilled). Rub over the cool surface of an unplugged iron, then wipe clean with a water-dampened cloth.
