Thread: Cleaning brushes???

I've never cleaned mine, but brush maker Rodney Neep says you can shampoo them with baby shampoo and use hair conditioner on them.

I second the main theme of answers here or is it third, fourth, or fifth...?

Anyway the only cleaning I do to mine is when they are new/or new to me vintage, the only difference in procedure is the vintage get an alcohol spray post shampoo and pre conditioner.

I use gssixguns method as I have found it to work extremely well.

I don't per say clean mine at all just rinse out after shaving and hang dry .. Some people just use shampoo on them when there new ..

Originally Posted by Brewdaddy

How often do you clean them? Do you soak them or just follow the bottle directions? Thanks!!

I mostly use it when I buy a used brush off of somebody, but I have noticed when I do use it, brush seems softer and defining feels like it holds more water.


Could be all in my head tho

New knot should always be cleaned,I just recomend hand lathering,rinse and go.

And yes I just follow directions and build lather in palm of my hand and rinse...

:-) hope this helps

How to use

The brush bristles should be wet (not soaking) before use. Load the loft with soap or cream and apply to the areas to be shaved, using a strong circular motion. This softens the hairs and also raises them ready for shaving.

We strongly recommend the following aftercare for your brush; When finished always rinse the brush under hot water (especially at the base of the bristles) to remove any remaining soap residue which can result in damage to the bristle and cause early shedding of the loft. The brush should then be stored loft facing down to dry. This can be achieved by using a shaving brush stand and prevents the bristles rotting at the base due to moisture.

from: Maguire’s Barbershop