 | Ensure that paint does not dry in the brush |
| Soak the brush in water or essence of petroleum (for solvent
based paints) |
| For water based paints:
 | Wash the brushes after use in soap and water, making sure
that no paint remains in the base of the hairs next to the ferrule. |
| If paint has dried in the brush, wash with essence of
petroleum, avoiding aggressive paint strippers. |
|
| For solvent based paints:
| Wipe away excess paints with a rag then wash with essence of
petroleum (avoid aggressive paint strippers). |
| Ensure that no paint remains at the base of the brush next to
the ferrule. |
| After cleaning rinse in warm soapy water |
|
| Always dry your brushes with the hairs pointing upwards. |
