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As any amateur or professional artist knows, paintbrushes become dirty. Plus, they can be expensive to replace which is why it’s important to know how to properly clean and care for paintbrushes. A brush that’s stored in an unclean state can become nonfunctional, meaning it’s going to take money out of your pocket to replace it. Here’s how to clean a paintbrush to prolong its life:

If you’ve just used a water based paint or finish, cleaning is simple. Remove as much paint from your paintbrush as possible by running it under warm water in the sink. Use your hands to lightly massage the bristles as the water hits them. Now, fill a bowl with warm, soapy water and move your brushes gently through the water while lightly squeezing the bristles. Repeat the rinse process under warm tap water. Lightly separate the bristles using a brush comb after rinsing. Lay your brushes on a paper towel to dry thoroughly after paintbrush cleaning before storing them.

If you used an oil based paint, paintbrush cleaning requires a little more work. First, remove as much paint as possible from the brush by gently rubbing it against the side of the paint can or wiping the brush with a clean paper towel. You’ll need a paint solvent to remove oiled based paint from your brush. In most cases, mineral spirits will work well for this purpose. Fill a bowl with your mineral spirits or solvent. Put on a pair of gloves to protect your hands during the cleaning process. Put your brushes into the bowl of solvent

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