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Indeed! :D

Washing does indeed start the knots blooming. Truly another reason I like to wash knots before setting.
I can see more exactly what I shall have! JMO! ;)

Prolly not, but it has not hurt a knot yet! Makes them smell 'neutral' Love a new brush which does not stink! :y

Prolly unneeded. As you say, they have been washed their whole lives! I was referring to new knots, uninstalled, before installation. I never do anything to my users except rinse them good and...

Well, Bill. There is a difference, at least to me, in sending one off and actually using it. ;)
I cannot STAND the smell of a new knot. It cures it for me, anyway. If you cannot smell it, I...

I throw the knots in a glass with about 3 tablespoons of Oxyclean with water and let em fizz for about an hour.
You would be amazed at the crap bubbling to the top!