Touched a cold sore with 2 good MU brushes - any option other than to throw out?

[~Louise~]

Hi geeks, I was wondering if you have any advice for me here....

I was doing a make up on Saturday, the client had acne so I never noticed the coldsore until it was too late (it didn't look like a cold sore, it looked like a continuation of the acne & was a fair bit away from her lip - still it was stupid of me, I know) - I had already went over it with 2 good & expensive Becca foundation brushes.

Is there anyway of saving them or will I just have to chuck them out?

 

[harlsdiesel2]

I'd chuck them!!Xx

 

[topbird23]

The herpes (cold sore) virus cannot live outside the body for very long at all, I would make sure you deep clean your brushes but not chuck them.

 

[Shell-Perfect10]

You get a spray that kills bacteria in brushes, I can't remember the name
Of it but I get mine from artdeco, it kills any bacteria on the brush, i use it between clients if I have a busy day then wash with baby shampoo at the end of the day and spray again. Make sure you also clean your Brush carrier xxx

 

[salj]

Yes dont bin them. Anti bac spray then a good thorough wash out with baby shampoo.

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[Lady Murasaki]

I would throw them way!

 

[suzyc]

I suffer with cold sores regularly and I just thoroughly clean everything and anything the brushes could've touched and you'll be fine x x