How do you clean a shaving brush

I love my shaving brushes. I'm starting to notice a little soap building on the brush, on the handle and bristles.  How do you clean your brushes?  (I do rinse them after use)

I soak the brushes in a mixture of 25% vinegar and water for 30 minutes, which helps dissolve the soap buildup.  I then use Dawn dish soap to clean them thoroughly.  If there is a buildup of soap where the bristles enter the handle, I use a soft child's toothbrush to gently clean the bristles in that area.

I let the brush I just used sit in warm water for a few hours after use occasionally dumping the dirty water and adding fresh water. I do this until the water remains clear after an extended soak. I will do the vinegar solution and shampoo once a year ok ok don't call the cops sometimes once every few years.

(02-11-2023, 03:17 PM)RyznRio Wrote: I let the brush I just used sit in warm water for a few hours after use occasionally dumping the dirty water and adding fresh water. I do this until the water remains clear after an extended soak. I will do the vinegar solution and shampoo once a year ok ok don't call the cops sometimes once every few years.

You’ve been reported to the brush police - they’ll be with you any moment

Sometimes Dawn and a little white vinegar like above.  Sometimes Shampoo - even pet shampoo. 

Don't overthink it.  Sodium Borate (Borax) and white vinegar are two common ingredients in brush cleaners.

thank you gentlemen.

Some artisans who make shaving soaps also offer shaving brush cleaning and restoration soaps.

(02-11-2023, 03:47 PM)mike_the_kraken Wrote:

(02-11-2023, 03:17 PM)RyznRio Wrote: I let the brush I just used sit in warm water for a few hours after use occasionally dumping the dirty water and adding fresh water. I do this until the water remains clear after an extended soak. I will do the vinegar solution and shampoo once a year ok ok don't call the cops sometimes once every few years.

You’ve been reported to the brush police - they’ll be with you any moment  

No one expects the Federal Brush Inquisition!