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FAQ

Caring for your Nitty Gritty comb

Our comb is made from high quality stainless steel and will last a lifetime if it is properly taken care of.

It won't rust or tarnish if kept clean and dry after each use. Each comb will retain its tough, stylish appearance even after prolonged immersion in water and exposure to the different chemical products such as permethrin, decamethrin and dimethicone - found in many head lice treatments (although remember these chemical treatments are not necessary, you can simply use our comb with ordinary hair conditioner or our Aromatherapy Head Lice Solution).

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How to care for your comb:

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After each use it is important to wash your comb and dry it thoroughly.
You can use an old toothbrush to clean your comb under a running tap to ensure nothing is left behind between the teeth.

It is perfectly fine to sterilize the comb in boiling water. As long as you dry it thoroughly afterwards.

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We also suggest storing it in a little jewellery bag or plastic CD wallet or envelope, this will just protect the teeth and will help keep it good as new for years to come.

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You can watch our YouTube video showing how to clean the comb here

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Why does it look like there is rust on the back of the handle?
 

Each of the 33 teeth are individually welded into the chassis of the handle and during this welding process it can cause some slight discolouration heat marks around the tiny perforation holes. This is not rust and will not affect the performance of your comb in any way.

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