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How to Clean Latex Paint from Your Paint Brushes

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Getting water based paints out of your paint brushes is easy, and you won't make a mess, if you have the right tools and follow the appropriate steps. Mild liquid soap cleans away latex paint, but a paint brush comb will be sure to get all of the paint so you can use the brush again on future paint jobs.

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