r/finishing • u/PinkStarsDazzle • 6d ago

Question Newbie Question: how do I clean off my paint brush after using Citrus Strip?

I’ve searched but can’t find anything about cleaning up the actual tools used to apply Citrus Strip.

How do I get the Citrus Strip off the paint brush? Put mineral spirits in a metal bucket? Water (I read an old post that water wouldn’t work)? Something else?

Also, where do I dump whatever I use to clean the brush? I want to make sure I’m responsible with disposal.

Thanks for helping this first time stripping person!!!

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u/chewyDumpling 6d ago

Try water, if it doesn’t work use paint thinner. My experience has been that brushes used with chemical strippers are single use.

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u/astrofizix 6d ago

Mineral spirits and/or paint thinner and paper towels, and then soapy water.

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u/obxhead 5d ago

I keep a box of each size chip brush in stock. They’re great for stuff like this.

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u/Gold-Leather8199 5d ago

Throw it away and buy cheap brushes