Reusable Paint Brush Cleaner: Strain It and Use It Again

Yes, Green Piece® Paint Brush Cleaner is reusable. After you clean your brushes, strain the used cleaner and use it again. It is a 100% natural, alcohol-free paint brush cleaner: a citrus and mineral-based formula made with orange peel extract. The cleaner bottles and formula are made in the USA.

Can you reuse paint brush cleaner?

You can reuse Green Piece. Use it straight from the bottle, pour it into a cup or jar for your brushes, and strain it afterward so it is ready for next time. It is safe on all brushes: natural sable and hog hair, and synthetic. For the full cleaning method, see how to clean paint brushes.

How to strain and reuse your brush cleaner

What you need

  • A coffee filter
  • A funnel (optional)
  • A clean container

Step by step

  1. Wipe off as much paint as you can, then clean your brushes with Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner in a cup or jar.
  2. Set a coffee filter in a funnel over a clean container.
  3. Slowly pour the used cleaner through the filter.
  4. Let it drain fully, then discard the filter and the debris.
  5. Close the container and keep the strained cleaner for your next session.

Soaking dried brushes

For dried brushes, soak them in the cleaner for up to about an hour (not overnight), work the loosened paint out, then rinse. See how to clean dried, hardened paint brushes.

Is it safe to pour down the drain?

Yes. Green Piece can go down the drain.

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FAQ

Is Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner reusable?

Yes. After cleaning, strain the used cleaner and use it again.

Is it a natural paint brush cleaner?

Yes. Green Piece is 100% natural: a citrus and mineral-based formula made with orange peel extract.

Does it contain alcohol?

No. Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner is alcohol-free.

Is it safe on all brushes?

Yes. It is safe on all brushes: natural sable and hog hair, and synthetic.

How long can I soak a dried brush?

Soak dried brushes up to about an hour, not overnight.

Can I pour it down the drain?

Yes. Green Piece can go down the drain.

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Disclosure: This page is written and published by Green Piece®, a brand of Pro Products and More, Oak Ridge, NC, which makes and sells Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner. The buy button links to our Amazon listing.