How to Revive Paintbrushes With Vinegar
Soak the bristles., Allow time to simmer., Rinse., Finished.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Soak the bristles.
Pour the vinegar into the bottom of the saucepan.
You'll only need enough vinegar to cover the bristles.
Drop in your brushes.
Let the brushes soak for about an hour. -
Step 2: Allow time to simmer.
After letting your brushes pre-soak, put the saucepan on the stove and turn up the heat.
Use enough heat to let the brushes simmer in the vinegar.
The heated vinegar will help moisturize and restore your paintbrushes to their original condition. , After simmering in the saucepan for a few minutes, drain the vinegar and rinse your revived paintbrushes under running water.
Your brushes should be like new and you're ready to paint. , -
Step 3: Rinse.
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Step 4: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Pour the vinegar into the bottom of the saucepan.
You'll only need enough vinegar to cover the bristles.
Drop in your brushes.
Let the brushes soak for about an hour.
After letting your brushes pre-soak, put the saucepan on the stove and turn up the heat.
Use enough heat to let the brushes simmer in the vinegar.
The heated vinegar will help moisturize and restore your paintbrushes to their original condition. , After simmering in the saucepan for a few minutes, drain the vinegar and rinse your revived paintbrushes under running water.
Your brushes should be like new and you're ready to paint. ,
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