How to Clean Your Makeup-Sponge Like a Pro

Cleaning your makeup sponge can turn into a real nightmare if you’re not using the right products. Luckily, we have some tips for you and these are three best ways to clean a makeup sponge in no time.

Soap

You can use both a liquid cleanser or a bar of soap to clean your dirty makeup sponge. After you soak the sponge, apply the soap and squeeze the sponge to clean it thoroughly. Once it’s clean you’re ready to rinse it. You don’t want to do this frequently though, because soap is pretty drying and will break down the sponge.

Microwave

People who’ve tried this method claim that cleaning your sponge in a microwave has the same effect as putting it in your washing machine. Mix water with a few squirts of soap in a cup and then fully submerge the sponge in it. Put the cup into the microwave for about a minute. Wait for it to cool for a while before you take it out and rinse the sponge.

Soak

Soak your makeup sponge in warm water with just a few drops of liquid cleanser. Leave it there for a few minutes and then gently clean the sponge before washing out the soap.