I hate cleaning out paintbrushes so I tend to buy cheap ones and throw them out after use. However, the bristles tend to come out and I have to fiddle about getting them off the surface I'm painting. Good brushes should last years so it's worth looking after them. Water-based paints can be washed out in water, but for oil-based paints use Polycell Brush Cleaner.
You will need
Step by step process
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Step 1
Pour the cleaner into a used glass jam jar or similar receptacle.
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Step 2
Work the brush up and down in the liquid.
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Step 3
Then simply rinse with water. The cleaner can be used several times, which makes it particularly good value for money.
