Rosemary & Co Brush Cleaner & Conditioner 250ml [SKU: ______]

A gentle, water-based way to clean and condition your brushes — without the harsh solvents that quietly wear good brushes out. Rosemary & Co's "Green Chemistry" bio-based formula lifts paint while looking after the hair, rather than stripping and drying it. The 250ml bottle is the studio size: enough for regular sessions and fewer reorders.

Why painters reach for it

🌱 Plant-based, water-based formula — no mineral spirits, no harsh solvents.

🔥 Non-flammable & free from toxic hydrocarbons — friendlier for home studios and small spaces.

🍋 Fresh citrus scent — pleasant to work with, none of the usual chemical fumes.

🖌️ Cleans and conditions in one step — rinses clean without residue and helps maintain brush shape.

👕 Lifts paint from clothes — handy for the inevitable studio accidents.

🎨 Works on oil & acrylic, suitable for all brush types — natural and synthetic.

About this cleaner

Rosemary & Co openly advise against mineral spirits and similar solvents for brush care, describing them as one of the quickest ways to ruin a good brush. This is their answer to that: plant-based, water-based, non-flammable and free from toxic hydrocarbons, so it's a sensible choice if you paint indoors, in a shared space, or simply want fewer fumes around your bench.

It suits painters who invest in better brushes — kolinsky sable, premium synthetics — and want them to last. Think of it as part of a brush-care routine, not a miracle in a bottle.

Who it's for

Oil painters — its strongest use. Great for cleaning and quick colour switching at the easel and out on location, especially if you want to cut down on solvent use.

Acrylic & miniature painters — keeps natural-hair and synthetic brushes clean and in shape between and after sessions.

Regular & studio painters — the 250ml size is the one to choose if you paint often, with better value per ml than the 100ml.

How to use & pro tips

👉 Apply the cleaner to the brush.

👉 Work it gently through the bristles.

👉 Wipe clean on a cloth or paper towel and reshape the head.

👉 Allow the brush to dry naturally — never store a wet brush airtight.

👉 Tip: always test with your preferred paint and brush type first — oil and acrylic formulas vary by maker.

Worth knowing

It's a cleaner and conditioner — not an automatic replacement for a proper end-of-session wash-up. Treat it as part of your routine, not the whole of it.

It won't rescue brushes that are already splayed or damaged — no cleaner can do that.

It's designed for oil and acrylic. Premium paints behave well with it, but heavily modified or very cheap paints can react differently, so it's worth a quick test first.

Specifications

Common questions

What paints does it work on?

Oil and acrylic. It's suitable for all brush types — both natural hair and synthetic.

Does it replace a full brush wash after painting?

No. It's a cleaner and conditioner for during and after sessions, not a substitute for a thorough end-of-session clean.

Is it safer than solvents?

It's plant-based, water-based, non-flammable and free from toxic hydrocarbons — a gentler alternative to mineral spirits for brush care.

100ml or 250ml — which should I get?

The 250ml is the studio size for regular painting, with better value per ml. The 100ml suits painting desks, travel kits, and occasional brush care.