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Clean water-based paint brushes in six steps after painting

For water-based paint, remove excess paint, wash brushes in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry before storing. Oil-based paints need different cleaning methods.

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Benjamin Moore

Original Benjamin Moore guide on paint-tool cleanup (PDF)

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Cleaning before paint hardens helps brushes last for another project. This guide adapts Benjamin Moore's official after-painting cleanup steps for water-based paint only. Always follow the paint label and local disposal requirements.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Read the paint-can label to confirm it is water-based; follow separate instructions for oil-based or specialty coatings.
2. Scrape or press off as much leftover paint as practical back into an appropriate container without spilling.
3. Wash the brush in a dedicated bucket of warm soapy water, gently working between the bristles.
4. Rinse thoroughly in clean warm water until soap and paint residues are largely removed.
5. Remove excess water, reshape the bristles and dry completely while hanging or lying flat without crushing the tip.
6. Store the dry brush in its sleeve or paper wrap. Dispose of remaining paint and wash water according to the paint label and local requirements.

Original Benjamin Moore guide on paint-tool cleanup (PDF)

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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