Razelim Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm using regular hand soap off the bathroom to clean my brushes... So far it cleans them WAY BETTER than Water, tho I use it as soon as I'm done using a color (Well DUUH! lol). Anything you guys use other than all that fancy expensive stuff? So far the one brush I've used it on still paints good, but I haven't tried it on my Citadel: "FINE DETAIL BRUSH", cause is soooo thin, makes me think that it will damage the shape of the bristle. Soo... what do you guys use? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I just use a spot of washing up liquid. I keep it in the bathroom sink, for my brushes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2869343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercadius Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I use bottled water then every now and then a quick dip in hair conditioner. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2869424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I would stay away from commercial hand soaps and dish soaps, they will dry the natural hair fibers out., Besides, I have had a tub of "Master' s Brush Cleaner" now for close to 2 years, cost me under $5.00 that is a pretty good return. Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2873227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I use bottled water then every now and then a quick dip in hair conditioner. Have you found the bristles aged quicker without using the conditioner? I would stay away from commercial hand soaps and dish soaps, they will dry the natural hair fibers out., Besides, I have had a tub of "Master' s Brush Cleaner" now for close to 2 years, cost me under $5.00 that is a pretty good return. Ashton Same question for your product, Redfinger.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2873265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I use bottled water then every now and then a quick dip in hair conditioner. Have you found the bristles aged quicker without using the conditioner? I would stay away from commercial hand soaps and dish soaps, they will dry the natural hair fibers out., Besides, I have had a tub of "Master' s Brush Cleaner" now for close to 2 years, cost me under $5.00 that is a pretty good return. Ashton Same question for your product, Redfinger.... Conditioner is great for your brush, it helps restore it's "spring" What I do is wet the brush down with clean water, clean accordingly, then put a small amount of conditioner on my finger, gently roll it in, then let it sit over night, next morning, I just rinse it out, works wonders. I would not say the brush looses it's shape or gets old, it just looses it's spring over time, the conditioner helps restore that. Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2873268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Conditioner is great for your brush, it helps restore it's "spring" What I do is wet the brush down with clean water, clean accordingly, then put a small amount of conditioner on my finger, gently roll it in, then let it sit over night, next morning, I just rinse it out, works wonders. I would not say the brush looses it's shape or gets old, it just looses it's spring over time, the conditioner helps restore that. Ashton Is brush conditioner much different from hair conditioner? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2873274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercadius Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I believe they are pretty much the same product only hair conditioner smells nicer lol - and is common enough in most households. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2873839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Conditioner is great for your brush, it helps restore it's "spring" What I do is wet the brush down with clean water, clean accordingly, then put a small amount of conditioner on my finger, gently roll it in, then let it sit over night, next morning, I just rinse it out, works wonders. I would not say the brush looses it's shape or gets old, it just looses it's spring over time, the conditioner helps restore that. Ashton Is brush conditioner much different from hair conditioner? Yes, I just use my wife's hair conditioner. Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2873849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Wilhelm Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Is brush conditioner much different from hair conditioner? Yes, I just use my wife's hair conditioner. Ashton Cool, I can manage that. Thank you for your answers :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2874199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razelim Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Whoah, thanks for clearing that out, I've been using regular generic "scented" hand soap. I was putting some in the paw of my hand and just spin the bristle inside the soap, then rinse with mild water. Conditioner it is! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2874247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigchampion Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 One problem came to mind about using hair conditioner. Many of them contain timethicone (or some other -cone that basically means silicone) which is supposed to make your hair feel nice and smooth but does it by basically wrapping it in plastic. I'd stay away from any -cone containing conditioner. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/237943-i-use-soap-to-clean-my/#findComment-2879272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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