How to Clean Paint Brushes. To clean paint brushes, Massar utilizes the following simple method (dish soap!). Get your painting supplies sparkling in no time by following the below steps.

The water-based cleaner on the right is only good for synthetic brushes.

When you finish up painting a room, piece of furniture, or other project, the last thing you want to do is clean up the mess you’ve made. But if you’ve invested in decent-quality paint brushes ...

Pour a small amount of your chosen cleaning agent into a clean old can, cup or paint tray and swirl the brush for around 30 seconds. For rollers, remove the handle and let the roller sit in the ...

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If you’ve been painting moldings and trims with oil-based paint, you’ll need to use mineral spirits or turpentine to thoroughly clean your brush. Denatured alcohol works best for shellac.

After completing a home makeover or fresh painting job and you’ve taken a moment to admire your work, there’s still one more step you have to do: Clean your paint brushes. Sure, washing your ...