Waterbased stain (i think): how to clean brushes

[jec2]

bought some stain at Ikea and DH threw away the directions. Wondering what I use to clean the brush. any ideas?

here is a link to the product http://tinyurl.com/dvflq

[toomanystrollers]

If it's waterbased, hot sudsy water should do. I also wrap my brushes in saran wrap when they're still damp - helps prevent drying out of the bristles.

HTH

[bostonsmama]

Sounds right to me. If it's already dried to the brush, it may not come out except with a wire brush (like a toothbrush with metal bristles) and lots of warm water (always brush in a downwards motion, and avoid washing the stain into the handle of the brush by shooting water away from the handle). You only need mineral spirits if the stain is oil-based enamel or has a urithane, and its ingredients only state water, linseed oil and pigments.

Larissa
who is still trying to give birth so she can have more to say

[amp]

Yup, like Pam said, if it's waterbased, then you can just wash it w/ warm water and soap if needed. Much easier to clean than oil based stuff!

[jec2]

thanks ladies! followed your instructions. I guess ALL of the stuff doesn't come out of the brush, right? It's still a little sticky.