Thread: Cleaning brushes???

I have heard people say that you should soak and clean your brushes. But haven't heard how too! Can you let me know what you use to clean them and how often you do? I have 3 badger brushes and one silver tip. Thanks!!

Buy some of this stuff, works great and made for natural and synthetic brushes.

Originally Posted by Marcelitegti

Buy some of this stuff, works great and made for natural and synthetic brushes.

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

30 yrs of wet shaving,Ihave never cleaned a brush,rinse well,shake it out,hang till dry,and my first brush (Hofferitz) is still in perfect shape.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

30 yrs of wet shaving,Ihave never cleaned a brush,rinse well,shake it out,hang till dry,and my first brush (Hofferitz) is still in perfect shape.

I was worried about cleaning and I've only been at it 6 months!! Thanks!!

I learned from this video first;

Brush Cleaning Video | ShaveInfo.com About Wet Shaving

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

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