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It doesn't matter if you're the next Da Vinci or just need to paint the bedroom, you can't operate with a set of crusty, old brushes. Follow these simple steps and find out how to revive your old paintbrushes and make them soft and supple. Using distilled white vinegar is safe, highly effective and very inexpensive.
Steps
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.[3]Advertisement
Rinse. 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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Community Q&A
- QuestionIs apple cider vinegar okay to use?
Bo$$yNJCommunity AnswerYes, apple cider vinegar is okay for most everything. It will work the same as white vinegar. - QuestionHow do I restore a can of old paint?Bo$$yNJCommunity AnswerAdd just a little bit of paint thinner in it. Do not overdo it; if you make it too thin, it will be ruined.
Tips
- Use a heavy-based saucepan to heat the paintbrushes in.Thanks
Warnings
- Always dispose of paint in the appropriate way; do not rinse down the drain.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Distilled white vinegar
- Paintbrush
- Saucepan
- Stove
References
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