How often do you have to clean the airbrush? Everyday? How involved is the cleaning process and how long does it take to clean it?
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You should be cleaning it everyday, and it shouldn't take to long to clean it. If you don't clean it every day it does get clogged and takes a long time to get it fully clean again. I always forget to clean it after I use it and it takes me a good half an hour to clean it. If you clean it everyday after use you shouldn't have a problem but do a full cleaning every once in a while to keep it up a running properly.
772696
Hi Tarie,I clean my airbrush every time after been used and I spend less than 5 minutes with warm water. But I am having a hard time to use this airbrush, I can not find the right make up, and the right way to use. I was practicing with water, and with some makeup, but did not work, I think that I was not a good idea to buy this airbrush. I do not know to use it.
772697
Hi Tarie, I clean my airbrush every time after been used and I spend less than 5 minutes with warm water. But I am having a hard time to use this airbrush, I can not find the right make up, and the right way to use. I was practicing with water, and with some makeup, but did not work, I think that I was not a good idea to buy this airbrush. I do not know to use it.
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There is a solution you can buy and you add a couple of drops to the well and spray it through as you do with your makeup. However, I find this to only be necessary after many uses...I will spray water through after each use and save the cleaning solution for a more thorough cleaning. It only takes a couple of minutes...it's a very simple process.
482875
about 3 months for me but I only use it in the morning. I use a regular brush in the evening.
985572
there's lot of things can be wrong, I don't know new or old airbrush. air cans, cleaning, paint to thick , nozzle and so on. need to know more. Like the air comes out, mixing of the paint and parts all ok.
130695
Not at all! I have used it 4 times and still doesn't need to be cleaned. Naturally this will depend on the size of your home and length of use (per hour).
1329865
We've had it for quite some time now and have had no need to do any major cleaning. Just use good quality oils and you'll be okay.
1004720
Yes! Just be sure to clean the brushes regularly (I recommend at least once a week if you use it every day - especially if someone in the house has long hair). ^_^
1743346
we rent them where i work. so they get heavy use and abuse. typically they're used 3 or 4 days a week and last over a year before needing brushes. we usually sell them after a year and a half and they're still going strong.
1129017
I haven't had to. It's still effective. I just clean it about every week or so.
2172747
Cleaning it about once a month should be good. You shouldn't have to replace it for years. There's an air tube hidden behind the discharge pipe.
200800
I would clean the brushes with acetone, I've used my kit about 3 or 4 times already and haven't had a problem, but I did notice the base and top coat are very thick in consistency... Also try not to keep your applicators out of the bottle for too long. Hope this helps!
2099429
To best of my knowledge, no. It goes and goes, and I've had mine for years before it ran out. Clean or replace your brushes regularly!
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Ease in cleaning is relative to "how clean you want your machine". Although this may seem obvious, allow me to elaborate. I am pretty meticulous, so I look at cleaning in "three steps". The first step, is cleaning the tanks. I like to rinse out the "clean water tank" (although probably not necessary), the "detergent tank" and the "dirty water tank". All are easily removed and easy to clean. The second step is cleaning the "nozzle". The nozzle is fairly easy to remove and easy to clean. I like to use a hose to spray it down. Lastly, "cleaning the brushes". This is probably the most difficult to clean "thoroughly". The brush assembly is easy to remove, and like the nozzle, spraying it with a hose is easily done. What is a bit more challenging, is cleaning "lint and hair" that can get wound up in the brushes. You probably don't have to clean thoroughly after each use, but I like to do it to add life to the brushes. Just like with a vacuum cleaner, lint and hair can get caught up in the brushes. I personally think the brushes are easier to clean than a standard vacuum, however although not truly "difficult", it can take a few minutes and a little bit of patience to return the brushes to a "near new" condition.
99715
I have owned two of these. I have never cleaned them. I think the first one died because it eventually gunked up but that was at least a year after I bought the thing. It has never even occurred to me to clean it.
146141
I had mine for several years before I bought a new one. I just cleaned the old one regularly
1439445
You should clean it once a month. But if you are not using the furnace or A/C you could do it less often. For cleaning, just run water through it. The kitchen spray hose works well. Shake it out and put it back to air dry.
33410
I found it really straight forward and easy to use. I think that with practice it would get easier, but out of the box was pretty easy. I recommend looking on youtube for some videos to give you some ideas. I bought it to airbrush some flower cookies, and I was really pleased with the added detail that the airbrush gave - Good luck!
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Great Question :) So you just follow the instructions in the manual on how to clean it with water and it also comes with a cleaning brush to clean it with. Let me know if it has any other questions :) Thanks Dustin GreatVacs (Seller)