How to Clean a Roller Brush

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before you begin to paint

   Fill each bucket with warm water and add 2 cups (.473 L) of fabric softener and stir.
   
   When he fabric softener dissolves, it breaks the surface tension of the water, which dissolves the paint faster.
   
   If you prefer, you can clean the roller brush with plain water and a capful of mild dish detergent.
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   Step 2: prepare a 5-gallon (19 L) bucket with a cleaning solution of water and fabric softener for each paint roller you plan to use.

   You can also spread out 4 or 5 layers of old newspapers on the floor and roll the paint off onto the newspaper. ,,,
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   Step 3: Remove as much excess paint from the roller as possible by rolling it and pressing it hard against the roller paint pan.

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   Step 4: Dip the roller into the bucket with the cleaning solution and move it around for at least 20 seconds.

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   Step 5: Remove the paint roller from the bucket and rinse it with warm water under a running tap until the water runs clear.

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   Step 6: When all the paint has come off the roller

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   Step 7: you need to remove as much water from it as possible before hanging it up to dry Roll it back and forth on an old terry cloth towel or a thick layer of paper towels to absorb the moisture.

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