- 1). Work in a well-ventilated area, such as an outdoor patio or garage with the door open. Because the brush cleaning process requires turpentine, ensuring good ventilation is necessary to protect yourself from chemical fumes.
- 2). Fill a bucket with a few inches of turpentine.
- 3). Dip the paint brush into the bucket. Move the brush along the bottom of the bucket to make the brush pliable.
- 4). Lift the brush off the bottom of the bucket and slosh it around in the turpentine. This allows the turpentine to get in between the bristles on the brush. The paint will fall off the brush
- 5). Brush off the turpentine on a paper towel or piece of old clothing.
- 6). Wash brushes used with water-based paint using soap and warm water. Do not wash brushes used with oil-based paint, as it may cause the brushes to stiffen again. Allow brushes to air-dry before their next use.