Scrubbing Brushes

What is the best household method for cleaning the paint out of oil brushes?

I just painted my first oil painting, and now I need to clean the brushes. What's the best mathod?

Public Comments

1. Turpentine is the best or brush cleaner . If you have some Phelps naphtha soap it is very good also. Make sure you start with the brush closest to the stem and squeeze out the paint towards the tip. That way you will get all the pigment out. Dry it off form the brush so it looks like new and let it dry.
2. As far as "household" methods goes, I'd recommend an eco friendly dish soap...like ecover. But Palmolive works great as well and is alot cheaper. "Old Master's Brush Soap" is excellent, somewhat premium priced but worth it. Splurge and get the tub, it is at least $30.00 but will scrub for many cleanings.