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Cleaning brushes is one of the most dreaded aspects of painting, but you can simplify the process. Here are a couple of ideas. Drill holes through the handles of the brushes and support them over the cleaning container with a straight piece of coat hanger wire. ...More

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Cleaning brushes is one of the most dreaded aspects of painting, but you can simplify the process. Here are a couple of ideas.

Drill holes through the handles of the brushes and support them over the cleaning container with a straight piece of coat hanger wire.
Drive a small screw into the handle of the brush so you can hang the brush on the edge of the cleaning container.

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