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Just realized the $60 ultrasonic cleaner I bought off Amazon last year paid for itself after one deep clean on my brush collection
Came home with a bunch of crusty combs and brushes from a client who hadn't cleaned them in months, tossed them in there for 10 minutes, and they came out looking brand new - has anyone else had good luck with those cheap ultrasonic cleaners for tools?
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blaker757d ago
Well hot damn, $60 for something that makes nasty brushes look new sounds like a steal! I actually read somewhere that those cheap ultrasonic cleaners use the same basic tech as the expensive dental lab ones, just with a smaller tank and less fancy controls. Taylor_moore's point about distilled water is spot on, I remember an old forum post where a guy tested tap versus distilled and showed the tank buildup difference side by side after a year, pretty convincing. For resin-caked paintbrushes or even some greasy tool bits I've seen people throw in there, they come out like a whole different object. I'd say for the price you're basically getting a hot tub party for your crusty stuff without the glow sticks.
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taylor_moore7d ago
but actually those cheap ultrasonic cleaners work best with distilled water, not tap water. tap water has minerals that can leave spots on your brushes or even cause little white deposits to build up inside the unit over time. i made that mistake my first go around and ended up having to descale the tank with vinegar. switching to distilled water made a huge difference in how clean stuff comes out and how long the machine lasts. for tools and brushes though yeah they're totally worth every penny especially for resin or ink buildup that's hard to scrub off by hand.
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