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How to Clean Latex Paint Brushes
Here’s how to clean latex (water-based house) paint from your brushes with Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner, wet or dried.
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What you need
- Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner
- A cup, jar or tray
- Warm water
- Paper towels or a rag
- A brush comb (optional)
Steps
- Scrape and wipe extra latex paint back into the can or onto a rag.
- Pour Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner into a container deep enough to cover the bristles.
- Swirl the brush and flex the bristles against the side of the container.
- For dried latex, soak until the paint softens.
- Comb or work the loosened paint out of the bristles.
- Rinse with warm water, shake out the water, reshape and let dry.
Tips
- Don’t leave brushes standing on their bristles in a container for long. It can bend them.
- Clean brushes between coats if you’re taking a long break.
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