FAQs: STYLPRO Squeeze

We are sorry you are having issues with your STYLPRO Squeeze. Please check you have removed the small, transparent battery tab, make sure the tab is fully removed before switching on the device. Should you still be experiencing issues with your device please contact our team at teamtom@stylideas.com .

Washing by hand:

- In most cases does not clean sponges effectively

- Is messy and labour intensive

- Uses a lot of water from the tap

- Sometimes requires soaking overnight with some cleansers

The STYLPRO Squeeze washes your makeup sponge in 1 minute, using only 0.5 litres of water. It reduces bacteria, extends the lifetime of sponges so that 300 million a year don't keep being sent to landfills, reduces effort, and makes cleaning fun!

There are lots of 'hacks' across the internet saying you can wash makeup sponges in a washing machine. But these:

- Waste an average of 50 litres of water per wash

- Require a very hot wash to effectively clean your sponge

- Consumes electricity

- Risk damage to your sponge

- May contaminate your clothes

You can have clean sponges in under a minute with the STYLPRO Squeeze, using only 0.5 litres of water. It reduces bacteria, extends the lifetime of sponges so that 300 million a year don't keep being sent to landfills, reduces effort, and makes cleaning fun!

Using a microwave to wash your makeup sponge is another viral 'hack'. However, washing your sponge in a microwave:

- Risks a lot of damage to your sponge, causing them to melt or harden

- Can be a long, messy process, requiring hand washing under the tap

- Can risk burns to your fingers and hands

- Still uses up to 4 litres due to the rinsing process

- Takes up to 7 times longer than the Squeeze

Please hold down the button at the front of the press to open.

Please check that the handle on your STYLPRO Squeeze press is extended to its fullest, otherwise it may drop down. Should you still be experiencing issues with your device please contact our team at teamtom@stylideas.com .

Please check that the connectors at the bottom of the pebble and the top of the press are dry. They may slip when wet. Should you still be experiencing issues with your device please contact our team at teamtom@stylideas.com .

Your STYLPRO Squeeze bowl can be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher, or washed by hand with warm water and soap.

To stop the build-up of germs in your makeup sponges we recommend you clean your makeup sponges once per week. Makeup sponges can harbour millions of bacteria, so it's important to keep them clean before applying them to your face.

he STYLPRO Squeeze comes with a small, 85ml bottle of Sponge Sparkle Cleanser. The larger 250ml bottle of Sponge Sparkle Cleanser is sold separately here .

For best results and to cut through stubborn, long stay foundation, we recommend to use the specially formulated STYLPRO Squeeze Sponge Sparkle Cleansing solution..

No, unfortunately not. In order to leave brushes both clean and silky soft, our Brush Cleanser includes a blend of conditioning oils such as argon and wheat germ. Sponges however are made from foam, and require a different formulation to leave them clean and soft. Using the STYLPRO Brush Cleanser instead of the especially formulated Sponge Sparkle Cleanser may not only leave your sponge with a slightly oily feel, but will not clean your sponge as effectively.

For sponges that are being used on your own face, you may re-use the cleanser and water. For sponges that may be used on others (Makeup Artists) we suggest changing the solution after each wash. However, best results are achieved when you change the cleanser for each sponge, massaging the cleanser into your sponge and using recently boiled water.

No, your sponges will not need rinsing after cleaning. The spinning action of the STYLPRO Squeeze removes the majority of the cleanser and water, leaving the sponge with just enough moisture to begin reapplying foundation without the need to dampen your sponge.

We recommend using recently boiled water in order to deal with the bacteria in your sponge. Boil a kettle and leave to cool for a few minutes. Please use with caution.

Use the press and the side of the bowl to scoop the sponge out of the water. Please use with caution.

The spinning action of the STYLPRO Squeeze removes the majority of the cleanser and water, leaving the sponge with just enough moisture to begin reapplying foundation without the need to dampen your sponge.

A small amount of water and our STYLPRO Sponge Sparkle Cleanser, a gentle solution with ingredients common in skincare products. The Sponge Sparkle Cleanser is registered by the Vegan society and is free from oil, fragrances, alcohol, paraben and sulphate.

Yes, when the STYLPRO Squeeze is used with the Sponge Sparkle Vegan Cleanser, your makeup sponge will receive a deep clean, reducing bacteria and ridding your sponge of dirt and makeup. Depending on how dirty the sponge is and the last time it was cleaned, it may have to be cleaned more than once.

We have tested the STYLPRO Squeeze with a huge range of makeup sponges and most sponge shapes and types will fit into the press.

We recommend not using excessive force or rough movements when using the STYLPRO Squeeze with your sponge. In cases of excessive force being used, some damage to your sponge may occur. We therefore suggest gently massaging and kneading your sponge with the press to avoid damage.

The STYLPRO Squeeze can only clean one regular-sized makeup sponge at a time, however some smaller sponges may fit more than one sponge into the press.

You can download the instructions sheet here.