How to Revive Paintbrushes With Vinegar

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It doesn't matter if you're the next Da Vinci or just need to paint the bedroom, you can't operate with a set of crusty, old brushes. Follow these simple steps and find out how to revive your old paintbrushes and make them soft and supple. Using distilled white vinegar is safe, highly effective and very inexpensive.

Steps

Soak the bristles. Pour the vinegar into the bottom of the saucepan. You'll only need enough vinegar to cover the bristles.Revive Paintbrushes With Vinegar Step 1Bullet1.jpg Drop in your brushes.Revive Paintbrushes With Vinegar Step 1Bullet2.jpg Let the brushes soak for about an hour.Revive Paintbrushes With Vinegar Step 1Bullet3.jpg

Allow time to simmer. After letting your brushes pre-soak, put the saucepan on the stove and turn up the heat. Use enough heat to let the brushes simmer in the vinegar. The heated vinegar will help moisturize and restore your paintbrushes to their original condition.

Rinse. After simmering in the saucepan for a few minutes, drain the vinegar and rinse your revived paintbrushes under running water. Your brushes should be like new and you're ready to paint.