Comments on: Tips That Will Make Paint Clean Up… Easy! https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html Top Budget DIY Home Decorating Blog and Creative Lifestyle Ideas Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:12:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Linda L Weeks https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-885177 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-885177 Hi, Diane, I am re-reading your painting tips, and don’t know how I missed this one! I didn’t know about the septic issue, but I can testify that the dishwasher should never wash anything with paint on it or in it! I lost a dishwasher after putting a glass that had paint in it into the dishwasher! I have a Bosch now, and I don’t want anything to happen to it! I love that thing.

]]> By: Susan https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-884688 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-884688 I’m glad I read all the way to the septic tank section as this is my first house without public sewer. Thanks Diane!

]]> By: Valerie Leeds https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-883150 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-883150 Well, I’m a whole year late at reading this, but I loved these hints. I keep a cheep bottle of red nail polish to paint my nails on painting days. When I’m done cleaning my hands, simply remove the polish and all the tiny little spatters from the job come off your nails with it!

]]> By: Jimmy Rey https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-878279 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-878279 Fabulous information and easy to follow. I love your work! Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Diane Henkler https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-857466 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-857466 In reply to Janet.

Great idea and clever way to repurpose something you already own. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Janet https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-857368 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-857368 I use a dog grooming brush to help clean paint out of my brushes, I find it works very well.

]]> By: Martha N. https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-849370 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-849370 This is EXACTLY the information I need as I begin painting my home’s interior. Thanks so much!

]]> By: Sallie https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-849368 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-849368 In reply to Amanda Corney.

I also don’t like gloves either. I find it helps in cleaning hands, if you put some really good hand lotion on before painting. I also do so each time right before restarting.. I think there is less “tack” for the paint to begin to adhere to and it helps for under the nails. ( I really get into my work, sometimes. ?)

]]> By: Amanda Corney https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-849334 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-849334 Hi, Diane. You solved one of my big problem. My Husband always struggles with paint color whenever we change our home color. I will definitely suggest him to follow you instruction.

]]> By: Diane Henkler https://inmyownstyle.com/tips-that-will-make-paint-clean-up-easy.html#comment-849226 https://inmyownstyle.com/?p=38317#comment-849226 In reply to Pam Clark.

Hi Pam –

Your are correct, it is not the best practice to dip straight into the can. It can contaminate the paint. My dad taught me this many years ago. He was a a painting perfectionist. :-) When I am too lazy or only have a small touch up to do, I do dip into the can. I know it is bad, but the can is only open for a very short time.

When I have a bigger job, I usually pour paint into a tray or another smaller can, usually in an empty coffee container. I will add this to the post. Thanks for the reminder. :-)

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