In summary, it is important to take care of your brushes to keep them in good condition. After use, they should be dried thoroughly to avoid moisture-related damage. Wash the brushes regularly with a little soap and warm water to remove skin debris and soap residue, but avoid using strong detergents that can damage the natural material. In addition, the brushes should be cleaned of hairs and wooden parts should be oiled with vegetable oil at regular intervals to prevent cracking. This care can significantly extend the life of the brushes.
Last edited on May 8, 2024
Take care of your brushes, brush care for brushes in natural materials
Properly cared for, a good brush in wood and bristle lasts forever.
Here's how to do brush care :
Be careful that the brushes always dry after use. Never leave them in, for example, a wet bathtub.
Wash them, especially the brush/bristles with a little Västerbottenssåpa and warm water. This removes any skin debris and soap residue from the brush. Do not use strong agents for this, it can damage the bristle, which is a natural material.
Also clean the brushes of, for example, hairs. In the webshop, there are special small brushes / tools to take care of and clean brushes. Click here!
Oil wooden handles, knobs and brush heads, not the brush itself, the bristle, at regular intervals and always if your brush looks dry and very light in the wood. This will prevent the wood from cracking. Use a vegetable oil, we have used olive oil, but corn, rapeseed or linseed oil works just as well.
There! Now the brushes last forever
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Questions and Answers
- Why is it important to dry the brushes thoroughly after use?
It is important to dry the brushes thoroughly to avoid moisture-related damage that can lead to mold or premature degradation of the materials.
- What type of oil is recommended for oiling the wooden parts of the brushes?
A vegetable oil, such as olive oil, corn oil, rapeseed oil or linseed oil, is recommended for oiling the wooden parts of the brushes.
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