Washing brushes?

[FrankPoole]

Should one wash a shave brush on a routine scheduled basis or wait till it needs it>
If waiting what are indications the brush needs washing?

 

[Emmett]

When they smell like the creams I've used for the past few days and not like clean hair, I give them a shampoo.

 

[tsmba]

I clean mine every week or two. I know ClassicShaving offers some kind of "brush cleaner", bit I simply use a mild shampoo. I'd imagine hitting it with a weak vinegar solution on a regular basis would be good, too.

 

[dpmtherrien]

I find that just washing out the lather during your cleanup works just fine. Every so often I'll wash my brushes with a mild shampoo and follow up with a conditioner.

 

[Confilo]

When they start building a soapy residue between bristle and handle, I give them a mild shampoo

 

[Eelco]

I find that just washing out the lather during your cleanup works just fine. Every so often I'll wash my brushes with a mild shampoo and follow up with a conditioner.

http://www.shaveinfo.com/videos/brush_cleaning.htm

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[BigRich]

A light solution of Borax works really well. And you can get a whole box for the cost of one order of cleaner from ClassicShaving.