Paint brushes are more than just tools, they’re the bridge between our creative vision and the canvas.

Cleaning them can be tedious, but If we treat them right they’ll reward us with years of precise, beautiful brush strokes. Neglect them, and even the finest brushes will eventually lose their edge.

If you’d like to learn how to quickly clean acrylic paint from your brushes I’ll share my answers to the most common questions below:

Paint drying in the bristles is the number one cause of brush malfunction. The longer you leave your brushes before cleaning them the more likely this is to happen.

To prevent this, you should immediately remove all the excess paint with a paper towel or cloth, and rinse the brush with warm water. Once this is done you should get your brush cleaner and prepare to clean the brushes.

The last thing you want to do is make your bristle go dry and brittle by cleaning them with a harsh soap. Instead, use a specialized brush cleaner that both cleans and conditions the bristles, keeping them soft and springy.

Our Precise Brush Soap & Conditioner is designed to keep brushes in a pristine condition, but there are many on the market which will do the trick.

So you’ve rinsed your brushes and got yourself a brush cleaner and conditioner, what’s next?

Massage the damp bristles into the brush soap until it forms a lather. Then, using your thumb and index finger lightly pull from the base of the bristles to the tip, removing any excess paint.

Rinse the brush in clean water and repeat this process until no paint remains in the bristles.

After cleaning, gently reshape the bristles between your fingers. Then lay the brush flat to fully dry. Once completely dry, you can store the brushes upright.

Sure, it might seem like a chore at first, but with a bit of routine and the right brush cleaner & conditioner, the whole process takes just a few short minutes.

The reward? Brushes that stay soft, responsive, and precise for years. That’s an investment any artist can feel good about.