Cleaning Paint Brushes without Harsh Chemicals

Instead of tossing your old, frayed brushes, try this simple technique for cleaning paint brushes without harsh chemicals solvents.

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Agus Yornet went to 13 years of painting school and shares the technique she learned there for maintaining and cleaning her paint brushes. You only need a few supplies to do it, and her instructions are beautifully photographed.

Cleaning Paint Brushes

Here’s what you’ll need:

+ some funky paint brushes that need a little love

+ bar laundry soap (she calls it ‘whitesoap’)

+ white vinegar

+ pot for boiling

+ paper towel

You can get the step-by-step with lots of helpful pictures here!