How to Clean Dried Paint Brushes

This simple technique can clean a completely dried paintbrush in 2-3 hours.

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I tested seven different cleaning methods so you don't have to.

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Rubbing alcohol is the unsung hero for removing dried paint from your paintbrushes.

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After just 90 minutes the paint begins melting off.

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Avid painters will love how soft their used brushes become.

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By the three hour mark the rubbing alcohol had erased all the old paint.

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Other cleaning hacks can't hold a candle to the effectiveness of rubbing alcohol.

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Check out the complete review at Anika's DIY Life!

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How to Clean Dried Paint Brushes

How to Clean Dried Paint Brushes

This simple technique can clean a completely dried paintbrush in 2-3 hours.

I tested seven different cleaning methods so you don't have to.

Rubbing alcohol is the unsung hero for removing dried paint from your paintbrushes.

After just 90 minutes the paint begins melting off.

Avid painters will love how soft their used brushes become.

By the three hour mark the rubbing alcohol had erased all the old paint.

Other cleaning hacks can't hold a candle to the effectiveness of rubbing alcohol.

Check out the complete review at Anika's DIY Life!

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