The Bottom Line
Pros
- A good paint brush comb on one side
- A paint roller cleaner on the other side
- Stainless steel blade will not rust
Cons
- Handle may be a little short for larger hands
Description
- A row of tines lets you reach through the bristles of the brush to push paint out fast.
- A curved blade lets you scrape down the side of the roller to push paint out fast.
- A stainless steel blade lets you work with water, solvents and any type of paint or finish without damaging the blade.
- The handle is without any gripping contours and might be a bit short for larger hands. Keep in mind you won't hold it long.
Guide Review - Hyde Paint Brush Comb and Roller Cleaner
Cleaning a paint brush can take as long as the painting itself took. And don't get me started about cleaning a pain roller. It never seems to end. But with the prices of good quality brushes and rollers what they are, and trying not to be an uber-consumer, they really aren't disposable.To make the clean up job easier and more ergonomic you should invest in a brush comb. Typically a brush comb is a handle that has several brass or stainless steel spikes sticking out of the end mimicking a hair comb. You run these through the brush while you clean it to push the paint out of the brush's reservoir.
It really cuts down on the clean up time. My biggest problem with the generic brush comb is that it looks dangerous and I have to make sure I put it up so no one gets hurt on it. The Hyde Paint Brush and Roller Cleaner is a little less intimidating (though it still has sharp spikes on it).
It is also easier to store since it is a flat blade. But the best part about it is the addition of a roller cleaner on the back of the blade. You simply scrape the curved section of the blade down the side of the roller while washing it to push the pain out much faster than washing on its own and less messy than hand wringing it.
All in all this is a great tool that can cut your clean up time by 75%.
