Finally, comb the brush with a brush comb as you continue to wash with warm water. Watch the water as it flushes away from the brush as you do this. The water will have less and less paint in it.

• Scrape as much paint off the roller or brush as you can. The curved part of a painter’s 5-in-1 tool works great as a squeegee for a roller, and the blade on this tool is effective on a brush.

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