How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

Heat it up then turn it off and use a damp cloth - that should work!

How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

i use rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball or small cloth

How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

run hot water and dish soap scrub scrub scrub

How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

To disinfect and clean your curling irons/flat irons throughly:

Use a paste of baking soda and a little water. Rub it on gently and wipe off with a damp, soft cloth. It'll definitely remove all that hair spray/gel gunk on your curling/flat irons. Hope that helps :)

How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

Soak a washcloth with hot soapy water (a drop or two of shampoo works the best). Ring it out and clean the barrel by hand. If it's really gunky, an old toothbrush works, too.

How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

Carefully use rubbing alcohol BEFORE you plug it in. The trick is to clean it EVERY time you use it. Don't wait till its all nasty and it becomes an almost overwhelming task. This applies to any task. It's easier to do a little every day than alot all at once.

How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

all the suggestions so far work . the heating and cleaning off seems best but to get everything off some alcohol on it helps a lot

How do you clean a curling iron barrel from all the hair spray and gels on it? Kim?

nail polish remover, it works wonders on the hair spray