What is the best way to clean brushes after using oil-base and water-base paints?
Brush Maintenance • Clean brushes immediately after use. Do not soak brushes in solvent or water, as this can damage the bristles. Cleaning oil-base paints, varnishes, lacquers and shellacs from your brush Closely follow the manufacturer’s instructions to select the proper cleaning solvent (mineral spirits or paint thinner for paint and varnish, denatured alcohol for shellac, etc.) Pour the solvent into a container and dip the brush into the solvent. Work thinner through the brush bristles, dipping up and down in container several times. Spin the brush into a waste area to remove excess thinner and then repeat process with a clean container and clean thinner. Cleaning water-base (latex) paints from your brush Warm water and mild soap suds are the best cleaning solution for water-base paints. Prepare soapy water and pour into a clean container. Dip the brush into the mixture, working the soap through the brush bristles. Follow with a clear water rinse. Repeat the process if necessary. A
