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My friend who has herpes used my makeup brushes. how can i properly clean them?
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Herpes simplex: Washing with soap and water should be fine. This virus dies quickly outside the human body and is quite sensitive to the cleansing suggested. Good luck.
Answered 11/24/2013
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