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Default How to clean plastic-bristled brush used for applying polyurethane? (Ecofriendly process preferred ...)

In article 14f39f9b-1d9d-484a-a012-5caa65b51a65
@l26g2000yqm.googlegroups.com, says...

On Jun 3, 7:55*am, "Mike Marlow" wrote:


The best recommendation is to follow the instructions on the can. *Clean
with mineral spirits.


In my best Three Stooges voice: "Oh, wiseguy eh?"

Read the instructions. Shame on you. ;^)


After cleaning with mineral spirits, washing with soap and water
probably won't hurt. In my (admittedly limited) experience it leaves
the brush more pliable than mineral spirits alone.