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Overheard a pro saying he soaks brushes in fabric softener overnight
Was grabbing coffee at the supply shop on 7th street and this old timer was telling a new guy about his brush cleaning routine. He said a capful of liquid fabric softener in a bucket of water does wonders for loosening up hardened creosote and soot. Anyone tried this or got a better method for keeping brushes from getting stiff?
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wren21717d ago
The old timer's got good intentions but fabric softener is a terrible idea in the long run. I used to do this for years and it leaves a waxy residue that messes up how the brush holds paint and dries over time. Best thing I ever learned was from a guy at the hardware store, he told me to use straight mineral spirits or kerosene for the heavy tar and creosote, then wash with dish soap and hot water. I keep a old coffee can with mineral spirits on my shelf, dip the brush in there after every job and it stays soft for months with no buildup.
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victor_davis1717d ago
Kerosene'll eat through creosote but ruins natural bristles over time.
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