Brush care knowledge is essential to extend their service life and maintain their good performance. Here are some key maintenance tips to share:
First, clean regularly
1. Cleaning frequency: Determine the cleaning cycle according to the frequency of use and the degree of dirt of the brush. In general, frequently used brushes should be cleaned at least once a week. For brushes that are used more frequently (such as foundation brushes, eyeshadow brushes, etc.), you can appropriately increase the number of cleaning times.
2. Cleaning method:
– Natural hair: Use mild shampoos or special cleaners, avoid using too alkaline cleaning products, so as not to damage the bristles. Pour the appropriate amount of cleaner into warm water to dilute, then gently soak the brush head part in water, gently rub the bristles with your fingers until clean. Be careful not to let metal parts (such as brush handles) come into contact with water to avoid rust.
– Synthetic fibers: Because synthetic fibers are durable and easy to clean, they can be cleaned with mild soapy water or special cleaners. The cleaning method is similar to natural wool, but can be rubbed with appropriate force to remove stubborn stains.
Second, dry properly
1. Natural air drying: the clean brush should be placed in a cool and ventilated place to dry naturally, avoid direct sunlight or high temperature drying, so as to avoid deformation of the brush bristles or material damage.
2. Avoid squeezing: Do not upside-down or hang the bristles to dry during the drying process, so as not to cause the bristles to spread or deform. At the same time, avoid stacking multiple painting brushes together to dry, so as not to squeeze each other to affect the drying effect.
Third, reasonable storage
1. Choose the right container: In order to keep the painting brush clean and sanitary, you can choose the right container for storage. For example, wide-mouth glass bottles, transparent acrylic storage boxes, etc., are good choices. These containers are not only beautiful and easy to access, but also easy to view and access the brush.
2. Classified storage: If there are multiple brushes, they can be classified and stored according to the frequency or type of use. Commonly used brushes can be placed in an easily accessible location, and less commonly used brushes can be stored in a storage box.
Fourth, avoid injury
1. Handle gently: When using and storing the brush, handle gently to avoid deformation or damage to the bristles caused by excessive squeezing or collision.
2. Regular inspection: Regularly check the bristles of the painting brush. If the bristles are found to be forked, deformed or seriously damaged, a new brush should be replaced in time. At the same time, check whether the brush handle part is loose or rusty, if necessary, timely treatment.
Fifth, special material maintenance
For some special materials of the painting brush (such as mink hair, squirrel hair, etc.), because of its expensive and special materials, need more careful maintenance. When cleaning, be sure to use a special cleaner and follow the instructions. During the drying process, attention should be paid to avoid high temperature and direct sunlight, so as not to affect the texture and performance of the bristles.
Sixth, other precautions
1. Avoid mixing: different colors and different properties of pigments are best not to use the same brush to mix, so as not to pollute each other and affect the picture effect. It is recommended to prepare a special brush for each color or nature of paint.
2. Keep dry: The environment where the painting brush is stored should be kept dry and ventilated to avoid mold or bacteria caused by moisture.
3. Appropriate use of maintenance products: For brushes that need maintenance (such as natural wool brushes), you can use appropriate use of special maintenance products for care. However, be careful not to use too much so as not to affect the power and service life of the bristles. The specific use method can refer to the maintenance product manual or consult a professional.
To sum up, the correct cleaning, drying, storage and maintenance methods are essential to extend the life of the brush and maintain its good performance. I hope the above sharing can help you.