How to Clean Paintbrushes: Eco-Friendly Methods That Work

True eco-cleaning of paintbrushes means using plant-derived, readily biodegradable solvents and mechanical action—not petroleum distillates or chlorinated hydrocarbons—to remove pigment and binder without degrading natural bristles, corroding ferrules, or introducing persistent toxins into wastewater. For acrylics, a 2% sodium citrate…
