{"id":9046,"date":"2023-01-18T08:54:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T13:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecbiz244.inmotionhosting.com\/~dreadl6\/?p=9046"},"modified":"2025-12-26T13:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T18:25:40","slug":"dread-cleanse-baking-soda-acv-rinse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/dread-cleanse-baking-soda-acv-rinse\/","title":{"rendered":"Dread Detox &#038; Cleanse &#8211; Baking Soda and ACV Rinse to remove residue buildup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>TL;DR \u2014 How to Do a Proper Dread Detox (Dread Cleanse)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A <b>Dread Detox<\/b> using B<b>aking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)<\/b> clears all that gunk out, leaving your locs feeling lighter, cleaner, and healthier.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Why it matters:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Products &amp; shampoo will inevitably buildup<\/li>\n<li>Detox prevents odor, mildew, &amp; buildup<\/li>\n<li>Baking soda removes deep buildup &amp; dirt<\/li>\n<li>ACV neutralizes baking soda, restores pH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Must-follow rules:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>\ud83d\udeab No Baking Soda &amp; ACV in same mixture!<\/b><\/li>\n<li>\u2714\ufe0f Baking soda soak <strong>FIRST<\/strong>, ACV rinse <strong>SECOND<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Only do a Dread Detox 1\u20134 times per year<\/li>\n<li>Keep ACV exposure under 5 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Quick Guide:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fill <a href=\"https:\/\/staging3.dreadlockcentral.com\/shop\/dreadlock-wash-basin-for-soaking-dreads\/\">basin<\/a> with water + \u00bc box baking soda<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Soak dreadlocks for 15\u201320 mins w\/ timer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dump out water and refill with new water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add 50% ACV to water (or use bottle)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Soak with ACV 3\u20135 mins, rinse with water<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\ud83e\uddfc Keep buildup low between detoxes with a shampoo from our<a href=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/category\/products\"> <b>recommended product list<\/b><\/a>. It\u2019ll keep your dreadlocks lighter and cleaner long term. Or, <strong><a href=\"#fullguide\">CLICK HERE to skip to the full guide!<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row thb_full_width=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1654271888110{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Dreadlock-Central-Training-Courses-dark-overlay.jpg?id=61315) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-left-color: #be8470 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #be8470 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #be8470 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #be8470 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">LEARN THE INSTANT LOCS CROCHET METHOD!<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Learn exactly how we use the Instant Locs Crochet Method to install, maintain, extend and repair dreadlocks for our clients of all hair textures.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]\t<a id=\"thb-button-69f2293eb49cb\" class=\"btn style1 medium full gradient pill-radius    \" href=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/courses\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>START FOR FREE<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<style>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Style1 *\/\n\t\t\t\t#thb-button-69f2293eb49cb.style1 {\n\t\t\t\t\tbackground:#be8470;background:linear-gradient( -135deg,#be8470,#be8470 );\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#thb-button-69f2293eb49cb.style1:after {\n\t\t\t\t\tbackground: #be8470;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 34px;\">In this post you&#8217;ll learn how to clean your dreadlocks with the magical Dread Detox aka Dread Cleanse. We&#8217;ll be using a Baking Soda Soak (aka Bicarbonate of Soda) with an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse (ACV) to get rid of buildup in your dreadlocks <em>and\u00a0trust me there&#8217;s a lot more than you think!<\/em>\u00a0I&#8217;ll be explaining the most important things you need to know about Deep Cleaning your Dreadlocks along with why you should do it and how to do it right!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why a Dread Detox is crucial for healthy dreadlocks<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;\">No matter how clean you think your dreadlocks are I guarantee that there is plenty of residue buildup inside. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/best-dreadlock-shampoo-guide\/\">the best shampoos<\/a> that claim to be &#8220;residue free&#8221;, including shampoos designed for dreadlocks, often leave residue behind. In this section you&#8217;ll learn why doing a routine Dread Cleanse\/Dread Detox is crucial to deep cleaning and removing buildup in dreadlocks!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Baking soda absorbs oil and residue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Residue buildup is mainly due to ingredients in shampoos that don&#8217;t wash out and the accumulation of sebum from your scalp. Sebum is an oily secretion of the glands on your scalp which may sound gross, however it is a very natural part of having a healthy scalp. Sebum production is only a problem when it builds up inside your dreadlocks.<\/p>\n<p>Soaking in baking soda water will leave you with a fresh scalp and lighter, healthier dreadlocks by removing buildup!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. ACV rinse balances the pH levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Apple Cider Vinegar keeps your scalp at a healthy pH level, which contributes to a healthy amount of sebum production.<\/p>\n<p><em>More on pH levels in the &#8220;MUST KNOW&#8221; section below!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Prevents mold, mildew, lice, etc.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Apple Cider Vinegar contains acetic acid which is a powerful antimicrobial that kills bacteria and fungus. I&#8217;m sure no one wants anything to do with these problems.. Do I have to explain more?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Even more benefits of using ACV!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are many benefits of doing a Dread Detox with ACV rinse for your dreadlocks. Here are a few to boast:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Softens rough feeling dreadlocks<\/li>\n<li>Tames frizzy and fuzzy hair<\/li>\n<li>Stimulates hair growth<\/li>\n<li>Can help prevent hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Reduces split ends and breakage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dread Detox guidelines you <em>MUST<\/em> follow<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">There are a few key details you must do correctly to avoid damaging your dreadlocks which I have outlined below. This is a MUST READ if you&#8217;re doing to do a deep cleanse!<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. You <em>MUST<\/em> follow up with ACV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although baking soda is very effective at removing excess oil and shampoo residue, it is VERY harsh on your scalp! In this section I&#8217;ll explain some basic information about pH levels and how that applies to our dread cleanse.<\/p>\n<p>The importance of following up with ACV mainly comes down to pH levels. According to Wikipedia, pH is a numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. In layman&#8217;s terms it tells us how acidic or alkaline a water soluble substance is on a scale from 0-14.<\/p>\n<p>A healthy scalp will range between 4.5 and 5.5 on the pH scale. Baking soda, on the other hand, has an extremely alkaline rating of 9. Apple cider vinegar has a pH rating of around 4. To put things simply, baking soda is very harsh because it creates an imbalance with the pH of your scalp. Following the Baking Soda soak with Apple Cider Vinegar will neutralize and dilute the Baking Soda and balance the pH of your hair and scalp back to the healthy level that it loves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Only deep cleanse 3-4 times per year<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Using too much baking soda and\/or using it too frequently may contribute to stripping too much oil and sebum from your hair and scalp. This excessive stripping can lead to an overproduction of oils because your scalp is trying to balance and replace the oils that you strip with baking soda.<\/p>\n<p>Using baking soda in place of shampoo is not recommended for this reason.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can still ACV rinse locs after your normal washes on a regular basis. But I recommend only using baking soda for deep cleaning purposes a few times per year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Be aware of Hard Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;ve recently moved to an area with very hard water and it has really been taking a toll on my scalp and my dreadlocks.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of using water from the tap I use drinkable water from a large 5 gallon jug. This is recommended to avoid the minerals that are present in hard water that reduce the effectiveness of shampoos and this deep cleanse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. ACV Soaking vs. ACV Rinsing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve followed along with the information above it may have raised a question in your mind asking &#8220;will a simple rinse actually penetrate my dreadlocks deep enough to neutralize the effects of the baking soda???&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This question raises the debate of soaking with ACV versus simply rinsing with ACV.<\/p>\n<p>I personally think that soaking in ACV water would be far more effective from a theoretical standpoint, however my personal experience has always given me better results doing a rinse.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to remove the water after your baking soda soak, replace it with new water and apple cider vinegar, and try a soak instead of a rinse. However, you do not want to soak for more than 3-5 minutes in ACV. It can loosen your knots which can lead to your ends coming open, or just general loosening. 3 minutes is perfect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_id=&#8221;fullguide&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to do a Dread Cleanse<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>STEP 1 \u2013 Gather your necessities<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Wash Basin (get this <a href=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/shop\/dreadlock-wash-basin-for-soaking-dreads\">inflatable Wash Basin here<\/a>!)<\/li>\n<li>3 or more thick towels &#8211; the more the merrier &#8211; trust me<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 a box of Baking Soda (aka Bicarbonate of Soda)<\/li>\n<li>Approximately 1\/2 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Cv2RrV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we recommend Bragg &#8211; who doesn&#8217;t?<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>1 squeezable water bottle, I use an empty dish detergent bottle<\/li>\n<li>For areas with hard water &#8211; heat up a large pot of bottled water on your stove<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9092 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dread-Cleanse-Preparation.jpg\" alt=\"Items necessary to clean your dreadlocks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/><noscript><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9092 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dread-Cleanse-Preparation.jpg\" alt=\"Items necessary to clean your dreadlocks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dread-Cleanse-Preparation.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dread-Cleanse-Preparation-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dread-Cleanse-Preparation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dread-Cleanse-Preparation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dread-Cleanse-Preparation-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/noscript>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>STEP 2 &#8211; prepare your water bottle<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Fill up your water bottle half way with Apple Cider Vinegar<\/li>\n<li>Place it in your shower before the soak<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-9090 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse.jpg\" alt=\"ACV Rinse for Dreads\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9090 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse.jpg\" alt=\"ACV Rinse for Dreads\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Dreadlock-Rinse-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>STEP 3 &#8211; Place your towels<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Roll them up to use as a neck rest<\/li>\n<li>Keep a towel within reach to grab later<\/li>\n<li>Place your wash basin over the towels<\/li>\n<li>Test out the comfort level before you commit to laying in the water<\/li>\n<li>You may need more or less towels to get your head in the right position<\/li>\n<li>Ideally you would have your head tilted back to get as much of your scalp under water as possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9095 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak.jpg\" alt=\"Wash Basin for Washing Dreadlocks\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9095 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak.jpg\" alt=\"Wash Basin for Washing Dreadlocks\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Towels-and-Wash-Basin-For-Dreadlock-Soak-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>STEP 4 &#8211; Fill your wash basin<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Fill about halfway\u00a0with comfortably hot water &#8211; remember to use bottled water instead of tap water if you live in an area with hard water<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll have to make a judgement call of how much water you need based on the size of your wash basin<\/li>\n<li>Try to avoid overflow when you lay your head in the basin<\/li>\n<li>Get our comfy <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/shop\/dreadlock-wash-basin-for-soaking-dreads\">Inflatable Wash Basin Here!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9111 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak.jpg\" alt=\"Filling the wash basin for deep conditioning locs\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9111 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak.jpg\" alt=\"Filling the wash basin for deep conditioning locs\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Filling-Wash-Basin-For-Loc-Soak-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>STEP 5 &#8211; Add baking soda<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>I tend to use around 15-20% of a standard box of baking soda when I soak my dreadlocks<\/li>\n<li>Mix it with your hand &#8211; you might feel a slight change in the consistency of the water<\/li>\n<li>There shouldn&#8217;t be any need to use more than a quarter of a box, baking soda is extremely powerful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9094 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda.jpg\" alt=\"Baking Soda for our Dreadlock Soak\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9094 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda.jpg\" alt=\"Baking Soda for our Dreadlock Soak\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Cleanse-Baking-Soda-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>STEP 6 &#8211; Soak for 15-20 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Set a timer on your phone<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t guess, baking soda is harsh and shouldn\u2019t be used for any longer than necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9113 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer.jpg\" alt=\"Necessary Items for your Dread Cleanse\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9113 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer.jpg\" alt=\"Necessary Items for your Dread Cleanse\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Dreadlock-Deep-Soak-Timer-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>STEP 7 &#8211; Squeeze your dreadlocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>When the timer goes off, carefully get up and wring your dreadlocks out into the wash basin<\/li>\n<li>At this point your water should resemble a dirty water puddle<\/li>\n<li>This is all the dirt and shampoo buildup that has been living inside of your dreadlocks!<\/li>\n<li>Wring out enough water so you&#8217;re not dripping water anywhere and wrap your dreadlocks with a towel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9109 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak.jpg\" alt=\"Squeezing out Dreads after the Deep Soak\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9109 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak.jpg\" alt=\"Squeezing out Dreads after the Deep Soak\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dreadlockcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Squeezing-out-dreadlocks-after-the-dread-soak-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>STEP 8 &#8211; 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