How To Clean Paint Brushes

Master’s Brush Cleaner and Preserver

Master’s brush cleaner is a non-toxic brush cleaner for oil, acrylic, watercolor and gouache based paints. It’s activated with warm water, has no harsh fumes, and in many cases is able to revive even long dead brushes. It’s sold at most arts and crafts stores including, Micheal’s, Blick and Hobby Lobby and a single container can last many years. Since 1978 it has become the most popular way to clean paint brushes for artists. Below are the basic instructions listed word for word on the back of the packaging.

Basic Cleaning

1. Rinse brush in warm water

2. Swirl in cleaner

3. Work into a lather

4. Rinse and repeat as necessary

To Condition and Preserve

1. Leave clear lather on brushes

2. Shape brushes and allow to dry

3. Shake powder off and dry for next use

To Revivify and Restore Dead Brushes

1. Clean as above.

2. Work lather onto brushes and let sit until brushes begin to soften

3. Repeat if necessary

Master’s Brush Cleaner and Preserver