[header] How to remove blackheads and whiteheads with a comedo extractor [title] Wash your face. [step] You want to work with clean skin, so remove any makeup or other products that may be on your face. Gently pat the skin dry, taking care not to irritate it by rubbing with a towel. 
[title] Bring water to a boil over a stove. [step] Comedones are easier to remove when your pores are nice and wide.