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How to Clean Makeup Sponges & Beauty Blenders! {2 Easy Tricks}

February 6, 2022 By Heidi 37 Comments

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Wondering how to clean makeup sponges and beauty blenders? THIS is how you should be cleaning them with daily & deep cleanings…

So, when was the last time you cleaned your makeup sponges? I mean… really cleaned them? Well, today I’m going to show you my favorite tricks for how to clean makeup sponges at home.

In addition to showing you how I keep them clean with daily cleanings, I’ve got a simple little trick for deep cleaning our lovely little sponges that works like a charm!

Whether you’re wondering how to clean a Beauty Blender, your favorite Beauty Blender dupe, or your old faithful sponge that’s never let you down, you won’t believe how clean they’ll get with these easy little hacks!

So are you ready for another easy Beauty Hack on a Budget? Here’s everything you need to know for how to clean your makeup sponge…

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How to Clean Makeup Sponges

What is the Best Way to Clean a Makeup Sponge?

There are several different ways to clean your makeup sponges, but the best ways I have found are a gentle bar of soap for daily cleaning and dawn dish soap for deep cleaning.

How Do You Clean a Makeup Blender?

It’s actually really easy to clean your makeup blender sponges! You’ll just scrub it down with a bar of soap under running hot water for daily cleaning, or soak it in dawn dish soap for a deeper cleaning.

What Soap Do You Use to Clean Makeup Sponges?

For the daily cleanings, you’ll want to use a mild bar of soap. My favorite is Trader Joe’s Oatmeal & Honey Vegetable Soap. Then, for the deep cleanings, you’ll use blue Dawn Dish Soap.

What is the Fastest Way to Clean a Beautyblender?

In a rush? The fastest way to clean your beautyblender is definitely just by scrubbing it down with a bar of soap under running hot water. You won’t believe how fast it will become sparkly clean again!

How to Clean Makeup Sponges at Home {Daily Clean}

  1. Rub your sponge vigorously on a bar of soap under running hot water.
  2. Continue to turn your sponge while rubbing, making sure every section is getting scrubbed with the soap.
  3. Rinse the sponge off with water, squeeze out the water from your sponge, and repeat the rinse and squeeze a few more times.
  4. Allow the sponge to dry completely overnight {I like to let mine dry in my beauty sponge holder so it has plenty of air flow}.

How to Clean Makeup Sponges with Dawn {Deep Clean}

  1. Add 5 drops of blue Dawn Dish Soap plus hot water to a small mason jar or bowl.
  2. Then add additional drops of Dawn Dish Soap directly to your beauty sponge, especially areas where there are stains.
  3. Massage the dish soap into the sponge, then continue to scrub while running under hot water.
  4. Then simply drop your beauty sponge in the jar or bowl, and allow it to soak for 15 minutes.
  5. Once it has soaked, rinse it off with water and then scrub it down with a bar of soap under hot water.
  6. Then rinse the sponge off with water again, squeeze out the water from your sponge, and repeat the rinse and squeeze a few more times.
  7. Let your sponge dry overnight, and your makeup sponge will be deep cleaned and ready to use again the next morning!

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These beauty sponge holders are so handy… I love them! I use them to store my beauty sponges when I’m not using them – this keeps them extra clean and helps them to air dry quicker, too!

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So have you tried either of these tricks for How to Clean Makeup Sponges yet?

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Filed Under: DIY, DIY Beauty Treatments, Hair and Makeup Tagged With: Makeup

Comments

  1. Veronica Lee says

    February 11, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    I’ve never thought of storing and drying them in egg holders! What a marvelous tip!

    Happy Weekending!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 12, 2022 at 10:25 am

      Thanks, Veronica! It really does help them dry out so well by allowing the air to circulate around them, while also keeping them clean and off the counter. 🙂

      Reply
    • Betsy Cline says

      November 4, 2022 at 11:50 am

      Right! This is so innovative!

      Reply
  2. Kirsi says

    February 11, 2022 at 2:39 am

    I never see a sponge holder for my Visit here – thanks for sharing and its a really great Idea.
    Greetings
    Kirsi

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 11, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Kirsi… I’m so glad you liked the ideas! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Adriana Leandro says

    February 9, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    Great tips.
    The sponge holder is so useful.
    Kisses!

    galerafashion.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      It sure is… I love that that my sponges can dry upright in their holders. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Healthy World Cuisine says

    February 9, 2022 at 6:37 am

    Storing and drying them in the egg holder is very convenient. We don’t often use lots of base but will try this for our powder sponges.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:18 am

      Yes… the holders really are such a simple way to allow the sponges to air dry and gradually shrink back down.

      Reply
  5. somewhereinireland says

    February 8, 2022 at 10:01 am

    Good tips, I sent them to my wife and she says thanks.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:17 am

      Aww… thank you! I’m so happy your wife found the tips helpful!

      Reply
  6. Kathrine Eldridge says

    February 8, 2022 at 5:25 am

    I use makeup sponges everyday so thanks for sharing how to clean them!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:17 am

      You’re very welcome, Kathrine!

      Reply
  7. Lisa says

    February 8, 2022 at 3:09 am

    I think many of us are guilty of not cleaning our make up sponges, so thank you for the reminder and tips!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:16 am

      You’re very welcome, Lisa!

      Reply
  8. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    February 7, 2022 at 9:28 pm

    I shouldn’t admit how little I clean my makeup brushes! I love this article! I need to do it more often.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:16 am

      Haha… don’t worry, Katherine – your secret is safe with me. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Christine says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:14 am

      You’re very welcome, Christine!

      Reply
  10. Allie Mackin says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    Oh yes I have wondered about this. Thanks for all this useful information. Great post!

    Allie of
    http://www.allienyc.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:13 am

      You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you found the tips helpful!

      Reply
  11. Carol says

    February 7, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    I love your sponge holder – artistic as well as practical. Great info and cleaning the sponge; so many people don’t clean like they should. Pinned and tweeted.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:13 am

      Isn’t it so cute? I fell in love with it when I saw it. Thank you so much for sharing the tips! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Her Digital Coffee says

    February 7, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    Great tips! I received a sample of the Beauty Blender Solid cleanser and found a regular bar of soap worked just as well. Thank you for the tip for using Dawn dish soap for deep cleanings, what can’t Dawn do! I definitely need the sponge holder. Thank you for sharing Heidi!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:11 am

      That’s so good to hear! I love using bar soap, and the Dawn really does work wonders for those deep cleanings.

      Reply
  13. Val says

    February 7, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    Great tips. The egg sponge holders are so cute! I have been wearing mineral makeup for years which just requires brushes. I need to be more diligent about cleaning though!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 10:52 am

      It’s so easy to put off cleaning, but it really does make such a difference. 🙂

      Reply
  14. CoCo says

    February 7, 2022 at 4:51 pm

    I had no idea you could wash your beauty sponges with Dawn, Heidi, that is so cool! I’ve been buying brush wash this entire time and I could have saved my extra money for something fun. I love how you’re always sharing fabulous tips and tricks that make our lives easier. You are the best! Hug, CoCo

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 10:19 am

      You’re very welcome! And yes… this is definitely a frugal alternative to brush wash. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Michelle says

    February 7, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    Such great tips! Will have to give them a try — although I used makeup in a long time…. pre-covid times! Haha!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 10:16 am

      Haha… I think we’ve all had quite a few makeup free days the past few years!

      Reply
  16. Black Knight says

    February 7, 2022 at 5:53 am

    Your tips are always precious. My wife says “thanks” too!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 10:03 am

      Aww… thank you! I’m so glad you are both enjoying the tips!

      Reply
  17. Irma says

    February 7, 2022 at 12:48 am

    What great tips.
    Greetings Irma

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 10:01 am

      Thanks, Irma… I’m so glad you liked the tips!

      Reply
  18. Lovely says

    February 6, 2022 at 11:43 pm

    Thanks for these tips and suggestions! I need that sponge holder.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2022 at 10:01 am

      Isn’t it so cute? 🙂

      Reply

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