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If you are worried you could use a borax solution to clean your brush or half and half white vinegar and water, rinse and lather with soap and rinse again, after which you brush will be free of soap scum or any fungal deposits.Hi all
After a trip around a charity shop, I came across a Kent brush that looked old but in really good condition (to my eyes anyway). Not sure the model but it came in a red box.
My question is what do or would people use to sterilise the brush.
I'm looking forward to using it, but don't know what to clean it with.
Thanks in advance
Mark
I think you need Borax substitute, as Borax itself isn't available any more. A 500g box costs about £5. You put a tablespoon of Borax substitute into a bowl, add enough water to make a thick paste, work the paste into the brush (trying to get the paste right into the base of the knot), leave it upright overnight with the paste on, then wash it out and let it dry.
I think you need Borax substitute, as Borax itself isn't available any more. A 500g box costs about £5. You put a tablespoon of Borax substitute into a bowl, add enough water to make a thick paste, work the paste into the brush (trying to get the paste right into the base of the knot), leave it upright overnight with the paste on, then wash it out and let it dry.
This is a very strong solution. I use 10% vinegar and that seems to get the residue soap out of the knot. However I don't soak for more than 1 hour.half and half white vinegar and water
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