Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Food and Entertaining: [header] How to clean a pet brush or comb [title] Remove all fur from the brush or comb. [step] Before preparing your cleaning solution, pick out visible hairs and dirt from the brush's pad and bristles. You can do this with your thumb and forefinger, or with an old toothbrush or comb.

Ending1: This can help remove stubborn hair in the bristles. [substeps] If you have a number of pets, you may be able to do this yourself or keep them with you. Ending2: [substeps] Don't worry if you can't dig out every last speck of visible dirt or dander. The soak will loosen up and extract most things, so just aim to remove the most glaring clumps of hair and buildup. Ending3: Clean all surfaces of the brush and comb. Then, run your fingers across the bristles to clear away more fur. Ending4: Then pat these areas dry with a clean, soft cloth. [substeps] If you have pets, keep them away from your brushes as they could cause more problems.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4