What's the best way to clean this brush?
1586331
Water & dawn liquid if using latex paint. I also use CitraSolve if some of the paint dries. Be sure to work deeply into the bristles near the ferrule for best results.
1586332
I use and abuse these brushes daily with polycrylic, latex and chalk paints. They wash up nicely with a little soap and warm water. Eventually, they'll begin to get stained and the metal ferrule will accumulate dried paint. When this happens, I just boil some water, add a few drops of dawn dish liquid and the brushes and let them soak until the dried paint comes off. They clean up beautifully!
1586333
I just use warm/hot water and a Wooster paintbrush comb like this Wooster Brush 1831 Painter's Comb If I am going to be painting the same color, I will wrap it in plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator between uses.
1586334
I used it with water based enamel paint. I cleaned the brush in warm water until rinse water ran clean.
1586335
I would say it depends on the type of product that is on the brush....Warm soapy water for latex/acrylic and mineral spirits or paint thinner for oil-based products. It should say on the back of the container of the product you're applying which method works best. I always clean it as thoroughly as I can (sometimes using an old toothbrush to scrub and semi-dried-on areas) and then, for good measure, let the bristles soak in the cleaning solution for a half hour or so and then rinse it out some more. I hope this helps.
1465910
I just use an ordinary washing up brush. You don't need to get it 'clean' clean as you're going to refill it anyway (and charcoal's messy stuff). I use a flute brush for the clear tubing but be careful not to scratch it. Don't fill too full either as it will impede the flow of the fountain. I fill it no more than halfway for optimum results.
774397
Hi, You usually would clean it with water and soap. Best regards, Customer service
329591
I have cleaned my brush many times by first cleaning out off the hair (sometimes I think I would be bald with all that hair!), then I just take a small amount of shampoo, squirt it on and rub it through. I've never soaked it, though, so I couldn't help with that. I do love that brush, though. I have thick hair and it seems to make it softer and more manageable.
1412845
I clean it with a separate brush if it's really dirty since this package doesn't come with any brushes. If it's really that bad, like it's completely rusted and old, then just get a new chain, it's not that expensive.
777449
When it was new I rinsed it with 50/50 water and vinegar to clean it the first time. I usually just put a little dish soap in it now "just a drop or two" fill it half full of water, shake it really good and rinse a few times.
2136571
Vacuum it up and thdn wipe/mop it with a cloth and water. It's a good idea to wear a dust mask and some gloves when applying and cleaning up DE.
66775
After removing any hair in the bristles, I soaked in a bowl of warm water mixed with a little dish soap (dish soap does an excellent job breaking down oil). I didn't time how long I let it sit but it was probably only 5-10 mins. Then I rinsed it in hot water and let it air dry. I now just rinse it in hot water after I use it and I'm sure I won't have to soak it again. I love how easy it is to keep it clean.
408681
Hi Cynthia! This is how I seasoned mine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SesaUVFZ-M). And for cleaning, I only use the bamboo brush you'll see in the video. Hope this helps. -Paul
782164
I have not cleaned my colorscience brush yet, but when ready for a refill will most likely clean it as I do all my other brushes. Directions below: Fill two bowls with warm water. In one bowl, add a mild soap and hydrogen peroxide... just a little of each and stir up water. In that bowl, swirl around the brush portion of the powder stick. until water is murky with oils and dirt. Take the stick and swirl it around in second bowl of clean water, making sure everything is off. Take your fingers and run them down the brush carefully to remove excess water - lay on clean towel until dried. Hope this helps!
215939
General maintenance is just pulling the hair out it. Washing it will limit the life of the brush, but if you can't stand it - Pull all the hair out of it sliding the end of a comb through the bristles. Suds up some shampoo on a wet wash cloth and gently rub through the bristles. Rinse all the suds off under running faucet and then towel dry it throughly and let the brush lay bristles down for about 24 hours until it's dry. Don't let the brush sit in water or submerge it in the sink.
889487
I use my sonic jewelry cleaner. But each time I use the brush, I make sure it is rinsed thoroughly and spin it dry.
1315828
I let it dry, then use a stiff bristle brush to clean it.After that, I run it thru my washer with light detergent on a gentle cycle and let it air dry.
2103935
I just spray it with some bleach solution or antibacterial cleaner like 409, let it sit a few minutes then rinse it with a hose.
138665
I wash mine with dish detergent. Run it under water to get it wet, then put a few drops of detergent on both sides, agitate the surface with your fingers. Afterwards, run it under the water again to rinse while squeezing the excess suds/soap out. When you're finished let it air dry.
1130385
I would suggest using a water soluble product and wash the brush with hot/warm soapy water to clean it afterwards. I threw away my directions, so don't remember what it suggested nor it it warned against using oil based products. I don't use products that need paint thinner to clean them off the bristles. Sorry I couldn't be more help...
774396
Hi,You usually would clean it with water and soap.Best regards,Customer service