GENERAL'S Brush Cleaner & Preserver 2.5 oz — Lemon-Scented Solid Cake, Non-Flammable Water-Soluble Cleaner

GENERAL'S The Master's Brush Cleaner & Preserver is a one-step, lemon-scented cleaning cake that safely restores and maintains fine artist brushes across oils, acrylics, watercolours and varnishes.

Keep your brushes performing like new without harsh solvents or spills: this non-flammable, water-soluble cleaner comes in a compact 2.5 oz cake tub that lathers with water to remove pigments and soften hardened bristles. Its solid cake format prevents leaks and makes it easy to control the amount you use, while a mild lemon fragrance replaces the harsh fumes typical of solvent-based cleaners. Use it as part of your regular brush maintenance routine or to revive brushes that have become stiff with dried paint.

How does this brush cleaner work on different paint types?

The formula is designed to be versatile and water-compatible, so artists can use it with oil-based, acrylic, watercolour paints and common varnishes. When combined with warm water it creates a gentle lather that lifts pigment and binder from bristles without aggressive scrubbing or chemical damage.

• Use with oils and varnishes by first loosening paint with a light wipe, then lathering in the cake with water.
• For acrylics and watercolours it removes residue quickly without making bristles brittle.
• Safe for synthetic and natural hair brushes when used as directed.

Will it restore hardened or matted brushes?

Yes — regular use can soften and restore brushes that have become stiff from dried paint. The cleaning cake both dissolves residual paint and leaves a preservative coating that helps bristles return to a supple shape.

• Soak tips briefly in warm water before swirling if paint is heavily dried.
• Work the brush into the cake until a creamy lather forms, then rinse thoroughly.
• Repeat short cycles for very hardened brushes, finishing with shaping and air drying.

Is this product safe and easy to use in a studio setting?

It is created for safe studio use: the cake is non-flammable, water-soluble, and formulated to avoid strong solvent fumes. The solid format prevents spills and makes travel or storage in a shared studio straightforward.

• Lemon-scented, non-toxic compound with no harsh odours.
• Compact 2.5 oz tub fits easily on a palette or shelf without leaking.
• Simple method: warm rinse, swirl in cleaner to lather, then rinse clean.

How should I use and maintain the cleaner itself?

Using the cleaner is quick: rinse the brush under warm water, swirl the bristles into the cake until a lather forms, then rinse again and reshape the brush. Keep the tub covered between uses to prevent drying of the cleaner and to maintain scent and effectiveness.

• Rinse brush under warm water before and after using the cleaner.
• Store with lid closed; replace if surface becomes excessively soiled.
• Use regularly to extend brush life and minimize paint buildup.

Who is this for? GENERAL'S The Master's Brush Cleaner & Preserver is intended for artists, students, restorers and hobbyists who want a compact, low-odour solution for cleaning and reviving fine brushes. It suits studios, classrooms, plein air kits, and anyone seeking a safer alternative to solvent-based cleaners while maintaining professional-level brush care.