I have a nice selection of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® brushes that I intend to keep in top notch condition. The paint brushes are easy to clean and I always take my time and make sure all traces of paint are gone. To that end, I like to use a mild but thorough hand cleaner called Fast Orange®, made by Permatex, to clean all my brushes. It is gentle on the natural bristles and rinses out completely. Most soaps will accomplish the same thing...Where Fast Orange® really shines though is when cleaning those sticky wax application brushes. I have never been satisfied with other methods of cleaning the wax brushes.
Here is how I do it:
My brushes look practically new every time, and quickly! |
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Here is how I do it:
- Rinse brush thoroughly in hot water.
- Squirt a small amount of Fast Orange® in the palm of your hand.
- Clean your brush in your palm using a circular motion, the soap will work up an through the bristles.
- Rinse well...repeat if necessary.
- Shake your brush hard into the sink to remove excess water.
- Stand brush up in container to finish drying.
Let me know if you try it.
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