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MARY L
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MARY L asked in Home & GardenDo It Yourself (DIY) · 1 decade ago

I'm refinishing a dresser - using an oil based stain - What's the safest method for cleaning my brushes ?

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  • uncle bob
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    "Paint Thinner", or "Brush Cleaner", or "Mineral Spirits", all are petroleum based and are the only products you can use,in a ventilated area. Soap and water WILL NOT WORK..... NEVER EVER pour the dirty cleaning Chemicals down the drain, always take the used material to a recycling center.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    with mineral spirits you can buy at the paint department of any store that has one 3 good washes is usually enought

  • duc602
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    paint thinner , mineral spirits.

  • flowerspirit2000
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    MINERAL SPIRITS OR TURPENTINE...TURPENTINE IS FASTER AND THEN YOU NEED TO SOAP AND WATER THEM AND LAY FLAT TO DRY

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