Life hack: how to easily clean a brush from dried paint
Miscellaneous / / April 09, 2021
Three working methods that will save the tool.
Cleaning a paintbrush from water-based paint or primer is quite simple - all you need is water and soapy water. But it is not so easy to get rid of enamel, oil and acrylic paints. This does not mean that the tool should be thrown away immediately after use. Three tools will help to restore the brushes to their original appearance:
- Solvent. For example, white spirit or acetone. First, remove any remaining paint with a paper towel, then place the tip of the brush in solvent. Start flushing: twist the handle and run the bristles along the sides of the container. After cleansing, blot the brush again with a towel. Rinse the instrument under running water, shake off the water and send to dry.
- Fabric softener. Again, the brush needs to be cleaned first with a paper towel. Then mix the conditioner with water at a ratio of 30 milliliters per liter. Rinse the brush in the resulting solution, remove excess moisture with a rag. This method will help not only clean the instrument, but also keep the pile soft.
- White vinegar. Will save hardened brushes. Place the tool in a container of vinegar for one hour: for additional effect, the product can be preheated - warm vinegar destroys the paint faster. Then check if the bristles are bent. If not, leave it on for another hour; if yes, proceed to the next step: rinse the brush in soapy water and then rinse it off with water.
Regardless of the cleaning method, it is important to dry the instrument properly:
- place the brush vertically, tip up;
- give the bristles the desired shape with your hands;
- when the brush dries, put an elastic band on it - this will additionally help to avoid deformation of the tip.
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