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Paintbrush Cleaning

Cleaning paintbrushes is a messy job, but someone's got to do it. First wipe off as much excess as you can. If you're using latex paint, work the bristles in warm soapy water. For oil-based paint, first clean brushes in a glass or metal container in an inch of solvent, then use warm soapy water. Smooth clean bristles with an old comb.
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Paintbrush Cleaning

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" Hi I'm Bob Vila from home again cleaning paint -- is a messy job but somebody's got to do it. First -- profits much excess paint as you can if you using latex work the bristles in warm soapy water or oil based paints clean the brushes and glass or metal container within -- so solved. Then use warm soapy water smooth cleaned wrestles with -- an old home. I'm Bob Vila good luck with your home improvement project."

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