If you are using oil-based paints, you’ll need to use stronger cleaning agents, so plan on cleaning your brushes in a ...

Get a good nylon or polyester brush for painting with latex and a good natural (animal hair) bristle brush for oil paints ... the paint onto newspaper before cleaning in soapy water.

You’ve probably heard all kinds of bizarre hacks when it comes to brush cleaning. Mixing olive oil or baby oil with washing up liquid can help to clean and soften as can a blend of warm water ...