Thread: "Soaking" a brush

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

If the instructions are on the soap/cream, I'd assume, as Rajaga mentioned, that it is for the sake of the lather. Too much water can cause poor lather. Also, I find that with soaps it can be harder to load up the brush if the brush is too wet.

I agree, it's only to prevent you from using too much water in your lather. Just soak your brush and give it a little shake before mixing up the lather.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

FloorPizza, I think this may be due to soap residue build-up in the bristles. I had the same problem after repeated use after I got my first brush. (I just gave this response in another thread; I read this one afterwards) Try using some shampoo (and conditioner too if you want) and that should bring your brush back to it's former glory.

Anyway............. I'm a brush soaker. Put it in my lather bowl with hot water up to the knot while I shower. No adverse effects yet.

Done, with great results, thanks! My brush absorbs water now like it did when it was new.