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Date Published:
18/06/2008

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naomi cleaver. How To Clean Paint Brushes

Naomi Cleaver

Throwing away a brush after painting is a waste of material and money. It only takes a few minutes to clean a brush ready for next time and it's a much greener use of materials. Make sure you clean your brushes properly with this step by step guide.

Time required:
10 minutes

Cost:
White Spirit: around £1.50 for 750ml.

Skill level:
Low

You'll need:
Brush cleaning solution, detergent, old cloth, elastic band, rubber gloves

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Click here to get started with Naomi Cleaver's step-by-step guide on how to clean paint brushes

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  1. I have put some white spirit in a cut out vaporess bottle, I cut it in half almost,put 2 paint brushes and have left them for 24-48 hours to soak and it will be easier to clean.Yur tips are very good.Thankyou for your advice.Chris.
    Posted by Christopher Jones on 27/12/2008 23:15:31
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