How To Clean Wax from Brushes

I am really enjoying using wax as a furniture finish.  At first it didn't seem to become a good protective coating because it was soft.  But as it cures, it hardens.  Even buffed to shine it has a nice soft look.

I will show you the cleaning process, this is after using a dark wax so that you can see the wax.  Remember to always use a light wax first or the dark wax will stain your piece.

I have been using Fiddes and Sons purchased from John Millen Hardware.  It is a lot cheaper than Annie Sloan's wax and I believe performs just as well.

 Pour cooking oil (vegetable or canola) on waxed brush.

 Rub in.

Then add soap.  I use Dawn and it works great.  I love Dawn soap.  It is fabulous in the laundry room too to get out all kinds of stains, including already dried on chocolate.

 Clean under hot water.

 Wahlah! Clean.