Find the exact paint product and cleanup directions
Keep the paint container or photograph its label, product name and cleanup section. If the label is missing, identify the product with the manufacturer or supplier before choosing water, a cleaning agent or a solvent. Do not infer the method from the word “enamel” alone.
Follow product safety directions before handling the brush
Use the ventilation, protective equipment, storage and fire precautions specified for that exact paint and cleanup product. Keep solvents and paint away from ignition sources when the label requires it. Do not mix products or use a solvent not named or approved in the instructions.
Keep cleanup and waste disposal product-specific
Follow the label for cleaning the brush, drying and storing it. Do not pour leftover paint or solvent into a drain. Disposal rules for paint and solvent vary by material and location; check your local council or approved waste service for the specific product.
When the product cannot be identified
If you cannot identify the paint, its cleanup directions or safe waste route, stop and contact the maker, supplier or local waste authority. This guide does not substitute for a safety data sheet or product-specific directions.
