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How to Clean and Store Paint Brushes and Rollers

Step 4: Ring It Out

Step 4: Ring It Out

Ring out the brush with your hand, and roll the brush between your palms to get the excess paint out. Store the brush in its original packaging or in a plastic bag to keep it dry.

Step 1: Mineral SpiritsStep 2: Brush It OutStep 3: Clean Mineral SpiritsStep 4: Shake It OutStep 1: Water-Based Paint BrushesStep 2: Water + SoapStep 3: Brush It OutStep 4: Ring It OutStep 5: Rollers

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