The cleaning method of painting brushes (including painting brushes and makeup brushes, etc.) varies depending on the material and purpose of use, but the following are some general cleaning steps and precautions to ensure that the painting brush gets a good cleaning effect:
First, prepare cleaning tools
Cleaning agent: Choose a mild shampoo, baby shampoo or a special brush/makeup brush cleaner. Avoid using too alkaline cleaning agents, so as not to damage the bristles.
Container: Prepare a clean container for the cleaning agent and soaking brush head.
Warm water: Use warm water for cleaning to avoid damage to the bristles from too hot or too cold water.
Towel or paper towel: Gently absorb moisture from the bristles.
Second, cleaning steps
1. Soak: Pour the appropriate amount of cleaning agent into the container and add warm water to dilute. Gently soak the brush head part of the painting brush in the cleaning agent, taking care not to let the metal part (such as the brush handle) come into contact with the water, so as not to rust. The soaking time should not be too long, generally a few minutes.
2. Knead and wash: Gently knead the soaked painting brush in the palm of your hand, so that the brush bristles fully absorb the cleaning agent. For places with heavy stains, you can rub and wash them repeatedly until they are clean. Pay attention to moderate strength, to avoid excessive force resulting in brush loss or deformation.
3. Rinse: Rinse the painting brush under running warm water until it is washed. Be careful not to run too much water so as not to wash away the bristles. At the same time, gently comb the bristles with your fingers to maintain their original shape and looseness.
4. Squeeze: Gently wrap the rinsed painting brush with a towel or paper towel, and then gently squeeze out excess water with the palm of your hand. Be careful not to wring out or expose to the sun, so as not to damage the bristles and cause deformation.
5. Dry: Put the squeezed brush flat in a ventilated place to dry naturally. Avoid holding the bristles upside down or hanging them to dry, so as not to cause the bristles to spread or deform. At the same time, avoid direct sunlight or high temperature drying, so as not to affect the service life.
Third, precautions
Material differences: Different materials of bristles need to pay attention to different methods when cleaning. For example, the animal hair brush is soft and strong, suitable for powder cosmetics, and needs to be more gentle when cleaning; The artificial fiber brush is more durable, easy to clean, suitable for liquid or paste cosmetics, cleaning can be appropriate force.
Cleaning frequency: According to the frequency of use of the brush and the degree of dirt to determine the cleaning cycle. In general, it is recommended to clean the brush at least once a week to keep it clean and hygienic. For brushes that are used more frequently (such as foundation brushes, eyeshadow brushes, etc.), you can appropriately increase the number of cleaning times.
Special cleaning agent: For some special materials or high-end brands of painting brushes, it is recommended to use special cleaning agent to clean, to ensure the cleaning effect and bristle quality.
By following the above cleaning steps and precautions, you can effectively keep the brush clean and healthy and good use effect.