The Holy Grail of Paint Brush Cleaning!!!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

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[@daveprouty6477]

Instead of vinegar, use liquid fabric softener. Soak over night and rinse and comb out. Brush literally comes out like brand new.

[@Bill.Pearson]

I learned long ago to wet the brush with water before painting. Dry it with a cloth. The bristles in the center of the brush and up near the ferrule stay wet and the paint that gets up there doesn't dry as easily. Easier cleanup.

[@alexchopper7997]

@Shannon & Darek So did I, and it’s not even 6am! 😬

[@kingfua2988]

Thank you for the tip Bill. Makes so much sense

[@marysharner6202]

Thank you 😊

[@jezza425]

No way. Paint will start running down the handle

[@Bill.Pearson]

@@jezza425 No, it doesn't. There's not that much water trapped by the bristles. They just stay damp.

[@tomjeffries58]

When I'm done I wrap the brush in newspaper as you do with the plastic wrap. It will shape the bristles while allowing them to dry. My father taught me that. I'm 70.

[@tamill1]

What’s a news paper?

[@edomarpez1840]

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[@SMaamri78]

@@tamill1it’s gone the way of an honest media. The way if the dodo bird.

[@peterbarlow8912]

My dad taught me that also. He was taught by my grand dad. My Dad claimed his Dad could cut a sash with a 4” brush. I prefer a hard to find square cut 1 1/2 sash

[@johncuellar9136]

Learned what a brush comb was a few year ago and have changed many lives sharing my learning. The brush hangy-stick thing is great. Thank you for all you do.

[@isitoppositeday6944]

Full time painter here and this is good advice. One thing to note is that if you wrap oil, alcohol, or basically any solvent based paints in plastic they will only last a day or two, it's as if the paint off gases through the plastic. I would apply this to some water based primers too. But if you wrap most water based brushes/rollers in poly they can last days, weeks, and even months. Typically we use masking poly to wrap brushes/rollers as it's thicker but the kitchen wrap is a good tip. Noticed someone saying it's good to dampen your brush before painting and I would generally agree. Also if in hot, dry or windy conditions keep a spray bottle with water, or solvent on hand and moisten/move your paint as needed. If your put it down for more than a few minutes cover it with something. A little effort into taking care of your paint will go a very long way, as will straining it.

[@BWolf00]

The hot dry day advice never occurred to me even though I have experienced the affects first hand. Thanks

[@denisia1111]

Thanks just found this n will use the corner of the sink trick soon. My mom was a house painter for 30yrs n we always had paint brushes n rollers in our freezer wrapped in cellophane.

[@HammerOn-bu7gx]

An additional step for the storage between coats. After wrapping it in plastic wrap, put it in the freezer. That stops the curing process. And don't worry, as soon as one puts the brush back into paint, it warms up and is ready to use. I do like the vinegar trick! Thank you.

[@samfredo8140]

I throw my brush and roller in the refrigerator not the freezer. I put each item in a separate plastic grocery bag then put all items into a single bag. If I’m using several different paints I’ll just mark the individual bag with the color or where I’m using it.

[@USAFCRAIG]

I like to use a bit of dish soap for the initial cleaning of a wet brush. It helps to carry away the remaining paint in the brush.

[@rjcarr316]

Agreed, I just let my brushes soak in soapy water overnight and they mostly clean themselves.

[@BYOTools]

That vinegar tip was a great one. Didn’t know that and will definitely be using it in the future thanks and keep up the great work.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thank you:)

[@diannecarter792]

I’ve been washing my paint brushes for years, and I learned new things from this video. Solid information. Thank you!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Dianne😁

[@bettemarie622]

same, also grateful to try out the vinegar soak because I didn't want to get into the mystery cans of "brush cleaner"

[@LUckybones25]

Good tips. I’m a professional painter myself, and I approve. My brushes last for years.

[@floridagirl9064]

Years? Thats it?

[@mooker4311]

Great stuff, I especially liked the vinegar tip. One trick I learned from a woodworking instructor is to not load a dry brush with paint, get it wet first. By doing so you get water up into the feral and the paint won't wick up so much. I hope that makes sense. You can also do the same thing with oil based paints and varnishes, but I can't remember what product you use. Mineral oil maybe ... I should look that one up. Anyways, great tips! Ciao.

[@JH-lo9ut]

I use raw, refined linseed oil for loading my varnish brushes. The oil can be slightly diluted with turpentine or white spirit. Make sure you squeeze out as much of that oil before you start though. Raw linseed oil don't cure. It can mess up the first couple of strokes of varnish, if there is too much left in the brush. You don't want to load the brush with boiled linseed oil, as this will cure and it can be almost impossible to get out.

[@noelv1976]

Recently took over as the maintenance guy at an apartment complex. These painting tips have come in handy. I greatly appreciate it

[@migueloxamendi4284]

Instead of plastic wrap, I use a zip-lock bag. I typically put a moist paper towel around the brush in the bag to help maintain some humidity in the bag to slow down the latex paint from drying. Good tip with the vinager.

[@RPmusic06]

Again THANK YOU SO MUCH!!, i keep saying it, youre teaching a new generation some really important things, thank you for that man! My number one channel bro

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Many Thanks Buddy! I'm glad you are learning some new things that hopefully can help you improve your home!

[@RPmusic06]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter you've helped me alot bro thank you!!

[@mccallfineart7589]

Love your concern about cleaning brushes. Something I do is after thoroughly rinsing out the brush, I raise my foot and flick the brush against the front of the shoe to get out the water. Turn the brush and flick it again. The residual paint lands on the sole or the ground. Then, I spray down the brush with WD-40 and work it in. One old painter I knew years ago said he used maple syrup for latex brushes??? Never tried that one. Store it vertically in its original cover from the store and when you need it again, I rinse out the WD-40 with min spirts or alcohol. I have some brushes I have used this way for now 45 years and they just get better and better. Another thing is to never mix oil base brushes with latex brushes. Now for the final bonus question: how do you get rid of "split-tail" brushes"?

[@bigoldgrizzly]

..... don't forget the bit where you walk over the clients brand new carpet after cleaning your brush

[@tjroicub6079]

Last step after final rinsing, rub bristles with hair conditioner (I’m especially fond of Kiwi/strawberry) rinse lightly again, dry as you usually would. The hair conditioner leaves the bristles soft/pliable; more so than just rinsing with water.

[@sl5311]

wow that makes total sense!

[@sallypettit7156]

And makes the brushes smell good

[@hangdogit]

For water-based paint, cleaning a brush is easy. I just flush the brush as soon as I’m done painting - first “with the grain,” leaving the bristles straight and intact. Much paint flushes away. But some remains in the bristles, toward the handle and on the inside area. For that I aim the hose right at the bottom of the bristles, pointed upward toward the handle. This removes the inside paint but leaves the bristles bedraggled. Rather than let it dry like that, I again straighten the bristles by flushing them downward from handle, leaving brush clean and straight but wet. I then shake the brush rapidly, thrusting water off it, downward. Easier to show on Utoob than explain.

[@peterbarlow8912]

I use a stainless wire brush in one direction off the ferrule. 3M Scuff pads can be used in the same direction off the ferrule and bristle. If your painting 1 hour recoat primer all day rough wash the brush out often, whip it, and go back to painting. Never park your brush across the top of your work pot. Keep it in the paint . If the brush is stiffening during a session comb and wash it with the paint and keep truckin. Keep your comb clean. It takes a lot of water to clean latex paint so it won’t hurt the drain. If your concerned use the brush to help clean your work pot and pitch the first rinse out in the weeds. Sashman

[@tripives1858]

Love the vinegar trick. Thanks! As for drying, yeah, never use a spinner. I don't even shake anymore. Instead, I'll squeeze the brush, either between my finger, or the heal of my palm and the edge of the sink (not too hard), and pull the brush through from the ferrule to the end. Then, to shape it and further dry it, I'll place it on a nice thick rag or towel, fold the rag over the top, and, again, pull the brush through while pressing down. The rag will absorb most of the remaining water and shape the brush. And, as you showed us, always hang for final drying, and then place back in their box. Used, cleaned and, stored correctly, a good brush for last for years.

[@baz1343]

I prefer the ol’ Bob Ross ‘ beat the devil out of it ‘ technique

[@carolgoering6585]

That's what I do.

[@SteveFrench_420]

That's where I learned it

[@baz1343]

I’m beating the devil out of it at least four times a day 😏

[@baz1343]

Couldn’t resist ….good night and don’t forget …try the veal

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

Now all I can think about are happy little trees. Thanks.

[@dennisgardner7991]

Thanks for the saran wrap tip, very useful. Concerning cleaning, once my brush is clean I vigorously shake it out as you do but then slap the bristles on an edge of the wash tub like Bob Ross always did on the edge of his easel when he dried his brushes. This gets most of the moisture out of the brush. Then I put the moist brush back in its wrapper from the store. The wrapper keeps the bristles in form and nice and tight which is especially good for angles brushes. The bristles are slightly stuck together for the next use but a few slaps on an edge softens them up for use.

[@abeaulieu69]

Instead of Saran Wrap I use Glad's Press N Seal. I find it works really well to seal the air out and no need for a rubber band. Works for both brushes and rollers.

[@slcRN1971]

Press and Seal is such a great product for the kitchen, home improvement tools, and arts and crafts items.

[@vincentnichols402]

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[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

For continued use, I wrap my wet paint brushes as described, but then I put them in the frig overnight.

[@Troy_Built]

I also put them in the freezer if it's going to be a few days.

[@comepoopatmyhouse7465]

@@Troy_Built I thought freezing paint makes it way harder?

[@lenoregrunko919]

THANKS! I'm on my 8th house and am perpetually painting walls of my old houses. You'd think I'd have figure out some of these tricks by now...but NOOOoooo. VERY helpful...thanks so much.

[@mryan4452]

Haha 😂 I do a paint job and then 'erase' any of the problems I encounter.. until I'm inevitably doing another paint job a year later I'm faced with the same or similar problems, always chasing my tail. I'm 40 and after years of various painting jobs, said to myself have to learn more so here I am watching this video and researching into painting thanks to the creator of vid

[@chrisgriffith1573]

If your brush lasts forever, then you don't paint everyday. Good tips, but I only use a painter's stainless steel wire brush. But you did forget to condition the bristles back to a neutral PH, after soaking them, but soaking in vinegar will soften it alright, BUT- now you have "etched" the bristles, they will not let go of the paint as fast- they aren't smooth any longer. This means you have damaged the coating on the brush. Not a good practice, and will make them more brittle over time. True for both synthetic and natural hair brushes. I use only dawn dishwashing liquid and then a tiny amount of fabric softener to treat the bristles followed by a water rinse. That's it. The saran wrap really works well for rollers as well, I have stored rollers for months this way, but make sure to load them up with plenty of paint first.

[@noelv1976]

Pretty sure this video was not meant for the pros, but the DIY people such as myself.

[@DiscoFang]

@@noelv1976 ? How does that change what has happened to the brush? Are you saying a half decent brush is useless in the hands of DIY people? Or maybe that only pros have access to Dawn?

[@noelv1976]

@@DiscoFang I was mainly talking about his "don't brush every day"...well no duh. Who uses a paint brush on a daily basis besides a professional painter?

[@granmabern5283]

Thankyou for thé tips. Will try dawn on my artist brushes. Any other tips for oil paints brushes?

[@chrisgriffith1573]

@@noelv1976 Brushes wear out, over time the tips grind down, depending on the surface you are painting, they will wear faster or slower depending on the tooth of the wall. It matter very little how well you clean a brush, it will eventually round off the corners and be less useful. Pro's retire their brushes into being "Dusters" for sweeping off drywall dust and stuff before doing a paint job, getting a second life out of the brush. But you seem to have a chip on your shoulder about who give the advice, not the advice. If you don't like Pro tips, then why watch a video from a Pro-youtuber? Just paint your damn wall and through the brush away if you don't paint everyday. I can tell you that cluttering up the garage with old tools you never use is a waste of space.

[@janetthornton7909]

I use Amorall wheel and tire cleaner to clean brushes I used for latex paint. Soak old brushes in it too to rejuvenate bristles.

[@cinemaipswich4636]

My favorite paint brush is a hog-hair brush used by fiber-glassers. They use epoxy resin that sets and cures into a un-desolvable plastic. Their brushes have the hair of the brush moulded into a nylon handle. You can submerge this type of brush into any solvent (usually MEK, methal ethel keytone), without damage.

[@dab4661]

I want to repeat my comment regarding latex paint to include cleaning up epoxy resins too. 91% isopropyl alcohol dissolves unhardened epoxy too.

[@jeffreyullmer2831]

hot water and the shrub brush made it look new! thank you!

[@liz8984]

Unfortunately, I dont spend much more than $6 for my paint brushes because I just throw them away after 1 use. I've found I just don't clean them very well, I'm lazy, and by the time I use them a second time, they have all but become a hardened mess, but not anymore! Thanks, again, for making these informative videos! ;)

[@jwil4905]

Good tips. I'd add to use hot water rather than warm water. As hot as you can without scalding yourself. And adding a little Dawn dish soap helps clean the brush and keeps the bristles soft. Also, to make sure you've removed as much paint as possible, press and bend over (all together) the still soaked bristles tightly against your palm and look for any small lines of paint squeezing out at the metal base. When no more fine lines of paint squeeze out, you're clean. BTW, I do spin my brushes, but just immediately compress the bristles back together and put the brush back in the cardboard cover.

[@kansasscout4322]

Too hot and the paint gets harder.

[@napa7m115]

You can also wet the brush before painting. So the paint won't dry as mush at the top of the brush.

[@kansasscout4322]

Great tip. I just used another tip using Murphys Oil Soap. It worked ok. I use dish soap at the final stages. I also use dish soap for simple brush cleaning.

[@shandorszentkuti6330]

Just add a magnet or two to the side of the sink to hang the brush. You can do it with tape if you need to remove it later or glue it on forever.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That is a great idea! Thanks mate

[@paulmoffat9306]

Way back, there was a really effective brush cleaning product, that could restore it to almost new, no matter what paint it had been using. The product was a powder that you added to hot water, then soaked the brush in it (overnight if really bad) and the paint would just slide off the bristles. The solution felt like a detergent mix. I think it was a DAP product, but I may have the brand wrong.

[@kaijabeaulieu973]

I agree , it was a great product !

[@Bill.Pearson]

Klean Strip in still available; it may be the same/similar stuff. It's just powdered paint stripper

[@Indyjeeplover]

You can get liquid brush cleaner, or used to be able to, at Lowe’s. Works on rock hard brushes. And NEVER clean a paint brush in the sink if you have a septic system

[@Annie261.]

My grandfather used to have that stuff. It was Dip Tik or something like that.

[@gnooney1694]

Simple trick. Get a 5 gallon bucket of water. When done painting / changing colors just throw the brush in the bucket of water. Let it sit several hours, brush rinses clean in no time. Paint doesn't dry on the brush if it doesn't sit around. If paint dries in brush, use a wire brush to clean it off.

[@Ransome2501]

When I worked as an industrial painter in the eighty’s I learned from the old guys that once the brush was clean tap it forcibly on the toe of my boot. The water (or thinner in our case)would sling on the soles and the Ferrell would not be damaged. Still do that when painting around the house.

[@android01978]

My favourite way to clean a brush is to leave the it caked with paint then buy a new one next time I need one. Works 100% every time.

[@android01978]

One other positive of this method… saves on water.

[@karennoble4739]

I need this channel in my life!

[@steverid]

Thank you for this. Several of my brushes are up to 25 years old. I do my best to take care of my tools. It pains me to ever throw a brush away. Whenever I have one that has met its end, I'll make use of the handle for some other purpose. 😂

[@davidlorenz7416]

I use zip loc bags and put them in the fridge. Refrigeration prevents them from drying out for weeks or longer😊David

[@Chicitypo]

I kept a roller wrapped for over a month in the refrigerator and still very wet

[@sl5311]

My dad taught me this he was born in 1933

[@angellas.1314]

I used citrus strip. Soaked it for about 12 hrs. Worked wonders with out scrubbing.

[@happynurse8706]

I love your tips they've been real great I have a brush no let me say I have probably 18 brushes that range between 30 years and 8 to 10 years And I'm still using them they put me through college I clean with a wire brush brass And the same method you used but I do squeeze the brush when I fill it with water bristle side and I force the paint out of the heel with pressure

[@ThisTall]

@0:23 haha nice signage ! I paint with rubber gloves so I do your plastic wrap trick with one of my gloves. I just grab the end of the brush and pull the glove off over the brush.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks buddy, appreciate all the support man!

[@radianttadpole6363]

Never heard of a paint comb before. Thanks!

[@mikeweckesser4450]

I hang my brush to dry with a metal coat hanger. bend at one end to hang from the nail in the floor joist (utility sink is in the basement), bend at the other end to hand the brush from

[@williamsporing1500]

A brush with oil base paint in it can be wrapped in Saran Wrap and stored in the freezer for over a week. Just thaw it out before using it. Latex and oil brushes can be cleaned in lacquer thinner after heavy use. It breaks up all of the dried up stuff between the bristles so when you use a wire brush it all comes out.

[@ryane6719]

Oil doesn’t freeze, just slows down lol

[@kishka7]

Saving a wet paintbrush - as opposed to Saran Wrap etc - I just save the plastic bags that my newspaper comes in - FANTASTIC!!!!

[@wuffpaw]

Awesome. Please do one on cleaning up brushes and such after using oil based products! Especially your favorite ways to dispose of this crap.

[@MV-wb2cz]

our local dump has a spot to bring the mineral spirits or leftover paint and solvents. usually pour it back into the container it came out of and toss the jug there.

[@normanbiddle9267]

Like your videos..For water based paint I normally paint using both a brush and roller together. In between coats I put the roller on the tray ramp (ie not in the paint), rest the brush on top (bristles) with handle alongside the roller handle. Then add a small splash of water into a plastic bag and place the entire tray/roller and brush into it. Cover the open end with a damp rag. Lasts for days. Also if your painting for long periods, wash your brush every hour or so to stop dry paint build up on the outer bristles. An old brush that has dry paint build up can also be rejuvenated by draggingg the brush over a rough surface like concrete or a brick. Lay the brush flat and lead with the handle while pressing down firmly on the paint build up area. It scrapes the paint from the bristles. Works best when done under running water. It will damaage the bristles a bit but at least you can get a few more uses from the brush.

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Great tutorial. My dad taught me most of these tricks as we painted our house inside and out. The flick was his favorite I think. I still own some of those brushes decades later. Buy good brushes and take care of them he used to say. It saves money over the long haul

[@bigoldgrizzly]

if you paint for your living, you can't afford to buy cheap brushes

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

Ironically you have that Bob Ross magazine. I use his "beat the devil out of it" method to get the water out of the brush. It's worked well for me over the years.

[@ol59kafer92]

I just use a few drops of dawn dishwashing soap in a plastic cup let the brush sit a little bit in the cup then wash off with water and a regular hair comb. Had my brush for many years . To save brush when painting put brush in plastic cup with paint in it with plastic wrap on top then use whenever.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Excellent tips

[@H4rleyBoy]

Apart from the brush brush and the vinegar, it's how I've always done it but nice to see I do it right.

[@koubasaki]

I found cleaning as much of the paint off first then suspending the brush in clean water for at least a day. You'd be surprised how much paint comes off . Also a wire brush does a good job of removing the dry paint on the upper part off the brush.

[@JohnnyD3223]

Didn't know about the vinegar, gotta try it. To dry my brush, because I rarely have a utility sink handy, is turn it bristles up in the cut cup or in the wire handle of a paint can.

[@brianfoley4328]

You Sir, are a genius....great presentation.

[@bookerdesigns7295]

Hmmm. All good until the end where you hang it tip down. I would always dry witn the brush facing up so any paint contaminated water dries in the bezel and not at the tip, ruining the brush. But I guess all that says is I didn’t wash it thoroughly enough in the first place😩

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂interesting

[@Annie261.]

I dry mine upside down too. The metal base is called a ferrule not a bezel...just a FYI.

[@douglasasselstine7497]

An artist friend had hundreds of brushes that he stored in non detergent motor oil in glass jars...worked great for him.

[@CaptainEverythingHumorandMore]

I will have to try the vinegar next time. I usually soak them in goof off stuff. I will try vinegar next time. Probably a lot cheaper too. Thanks

[@Corman7088]

~~ Had my one Purdy 3" Swan going on 20yrs now. Or how long ago it was it began to look like an angle brush w/all the cutting it's done ;)

[@jindandy7826]

Same here...LOVE Purdy! Lesser company has bought them out now...sucks.

[@Corman7088]

@@jindandy7826 Really? I guess good move on my part then,4'r5 yrs ago when you can any Purdy you want from Ace to Menards. Except one, Sherwin Williams is the only place here that'll have the 3" Swan in stock from time to times&did during 1 of 100 sales they had. Bought last 4 on hand at time 19.99 ea which ironically is how much the first one cost when normally can't get/find for less than $28. And only use on my shit now w/pretty decent Wooster I use on jobs. Oh,is Lesser the name of who bought them? Or did you mean a lesser co.?

[@TheUcraine]

How would you feel if I told you I clean my rock hard year old brushes with a bench grinder brush wheel. It works pretty good for me lol

[@erepsekahs]

I have been painting, both for myself and professionally for 52 years, (yes I am old). I have some lovely, expensive natural bristle brushes I bought at least 30 years ago, and this man's advice mimics exactly what I would tell you. Follow it. Don't use any short-cuts, and your $50.00 brushes, (they will be $100.00) will still be good in 30 years from now....your kids will love them. I promise you.

[@nasticannasta]

bristles like anything wear down, no brush will last 30 years, unless you paint maybe once every 5 years. But a brush will actually start to wear out in the middle causing a 'dip'. I have worn out so many brushes I can never count.. but I'm no 'house painter' as we would call you. I do industrial coatings and everything from 2 part epoxies to latex. I'm 65 and painted for SHell Sohio/BP Philips 66 traveling on the road, maintaining stations and fueling stations at airports... there's no way in hell any of your brushes would have lasted more than a year.

[@fredevans9926]

Flick the clean wet brush once or twice to get some water out but let damp,, then tightly wrap in papertowel and let lay.. will be like new in morning.. then damp back end of bristles with water before using again to stop paint from drying up at the head during a long day of painting.

[@PiotrTymkow]

Could you please make a similar tutorial for oil based paints?

[@e1337prodigy]

Thanks. I'll try this next time I paint. Perhaps next time include how to clean the rollers too.

[@diverdave4056]

first apply Dawn Dish Soap to the bristles ... massage it in - comb it out a few times - use the brush to scrub the paint out - only use COLD water to rinse it out - shake it dry - press the bristles flat and hang it up to dry

[@jasoningram2006]

Best way to clean a roller is to use the curved section of a 5-in-1 tool or the curved section of a paint stirrer and scrape excess paint back into original container. Then leave the nap on its frame and place the handle inside a 5 gal bucket with the nap on the outside opposite from you then take a water hose with a jet nozzle and spray the roller in an up and down motion spinning the roller until clean. Remove nap clean frame and interior of nap, replace rinse clean one more time.

[@CLCinflorida]

EXCELLENT TIPS, and needed when you invest in Good Paint Brushes 👍♥️🤗

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Mate!

[@chrisgraham2904]

If your paying the average price of about $10 for a general purpose brush for painting trim and cutting-in, they are certainly worth cleaning to extend their life. I have found a "dollar store" brush for $1.50 that surprised me by being every bit as good as the $10 brushes. That brush will take me through an entire painting of a house, then I trash it. Always start a customer's job with fresh new brushes. I do have a 1-1/2" and a 4" high quality sable hair brushes that I purchased in 1972 for $55 and $85 respectively. They are used exclusively for laying down petroleum based polyurethane to produce a glass finish that can't even be replicated with a sprayer. Those can take an hour each to clean, but totally worth the effort.

[@BruiserFL]

Cool. Another channel recommended soaking brush in Murphy's Oil Soap, full strength, and it appears on video to work great.

[@yamahabiker1937]

Acetone works well to losen/break old paint off of brushes as well- often have to fix my wife's brushes since she like to leave them out and full........for months!

[@vphilipnyc]

It costs a little more, but if you have a long day of painting, the clear liners for your red pail are worth it. It creates waste with having to dispose of the liner, but it probably saves water from cleaning the pail and saves time.

[@apatterson8128]

Never thought of the stick trick. Good one! Thanks!

[@my.own.devices]

These same methods all work GREAT on your hair after you've been painting a ceiling.

[@peterm9068]

Agree with everything , except, never clean paint brushes in a sink . Personally I use a 5 gallon bucket , wire brush and a garden hose , also I hose down my brush several times during a work day

[@poepflater]

with water-based paint I just put the roller and tray into a shopping bag, can last for days before going dry.

[@VioletJoy]

I do too. A grocery bag fits perfectly. Sometimes I'll double bag it, swapping the openings.

[@seanhoward5562]

Good video. The thing I missed was that it's specifically for latex paint cleanup only?

[@kirkyorg7654]

if you have old hard brushes and want try to recover them soak them for a couple of weeks in TSP tri-sodium-phosphate works great at softening the old paint back in the oil paint days an old painter i knew kept his brushes in hanging in cans motor oil they looked brand new even though some were over 10 years old

[@kds471]

For lunch breaks in between cutting I drape a double layer of wet paper towels over the bucket/cup/etc and it keeps things from drying out quite well. It works with oil based primer too. The plastic wrap probably lasts a lot longer tho, but I never have a roll on hand on a job, and the last thing I need is another item in my packed truck.

[@esrom8636]

I've found Boiling water can also revive a Brush that has gone solid.

[@granmabern5283]

Doesn’t it get all crooked, though?

[@shawnr771]

Good stuff. I use Citrus strip to loosen up old brushes. Take care not to make it deep enough that the citryd strip gets up into the glue that holds the bristles in. Usually if they have gone that far the shape of the brush will not be conducive to cutting in work. I end up painting a lot for different customers. For a big job I buy new brushes.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Good tip

[@shawnr771]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter I like your work. Good solid tips and you dont take yourself too seriously.

[@gianthills]

to spin it, hold handle between hands and roll the handle fast back and forth. then to get excess water out , angle foot upward and tap repeatedly on the front of toes until no spray hits floor.

[@bertall1ca]

Instead of cling-wrap, my dad had taught me to leave the brush hanging whatever you're using and cover the opening with a damp/wet towel or cloth. It'l stay wet for a few hours. Wont work overnight.

[@blorac9869]

Switch was a great choice!

[@richardgray1730]

My Father taught me to always hang the brush bristol side up when it is drying. The reason is that if you hang the brush in the down position any paint left in the brush run down and dry in the extra fine hairs at the at the working end of the brush. Dads way that does not happen. It may be an old wives tale but it is my dad saying so….

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I think that might be hard on the bristle shape, plus the key is to was out all the paint out.

[@hughmungus913]

To dry your brushes, tie a length of cord through hole in handle end and create a loop about 1m away from brush. Swing brush around in circles outside and the brush will be 99% dry in a few seconds.

[@daijoubu4529]

Just don't do that in a finished space if you don't want milky water in your ceiling lol

[@MV-wb2cz]

@@daijoubu4529 that should be a given lmfao. thanks for the visual haha

[@lindafromcalifornia1155]

When it comes to water-based paint, I put my brush in a zip lock bag. I do like your tip on the painters comb, but I think I will use the fork as you suggested.

[@1ajs]

latex paint yes. but does some of this apply for oil based paints as well?

[@lisakillz1853]

Wow thank you I love the stick trick

[@ATRestoration]

Also don´t forget to take out your brush to a nice dinner and read the bed time story after that!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

And cuddles, brushes love cuddles. Big spoon little brush…

[@williamparker8318]

Good video. Liked the vinegar part. But what I don't see painters address is when you grab your dry well cleaned brush a few days later and flick the bristles and there is lots of dust in the brush. How do you clean the dust out? A brush with excess dust causes paint finish to ball up. I see this mostly in brushes used for exterior work and in older brushes. Any ideas or tricks other than always paint on a clean surface?

[@royharkins7066]

I love my hand operated centrifugal gizmo, I’ve literally gone from black to white in 10 minutes 😊

[@williamwei7899]

Wow this is super cool! where should I keep the brush ? In fridge or cooler?

[@bermsledt]

Thx for the tips + congratz on the little one 😁

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😁

[@hollanderson]

Where I used to live buying these brushes cost 50 ish cents (around 0.07 euro). After each paint job we'd just toss them and buy new ones. It's quite refreshing seeing them actually get reused here.

[@comepoopatmyhouse7465]

Wow, here in the US a good brush is about 20 dollars.

[@weeverob]

Brush + Saran Wrap + freezer gives you days if necessary. Great for oil brushes, too

[@trexpeditiongotravel]

We like your videos for basic home improvement! Also like the comedy 🎭

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Cheers- I appreciate u supporting the channel!

[@paulodeandrade1882]

Great tips! Please, avoid paint down the drain. Thanks

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

I'll add one more...throw the now-plastic-wrapped brush or roller into the refrigerator. easy to hang either within a frame one can conjure-up to hold the brush or roller clear & proper :-) seems to extend the "keep-time"!

[@lizhoward9754]

Super tips. Thank you so much!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Liz, thanks for checking out the vid!