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Health & Household · would buy again

General's The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver, 2.5 oz

29 said yes, 0 said no.

Yes. A dependable brush soap that most buyers would happily repurchase, and the price feels fair.

See it on Amazon$12.96 at Amazon

Reviews last counted October 30, 2026

General's The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver, 2.5 oz
General's The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver, 2.5 oz. Photo from the shop listing.

In short

A non-toxic brush soap for acrylic, oil and watercolor paint, and buyers say it pulls out paint they didn't know was still there.

Good for

Artists who want to clean and revive sable, bristle or synthetic brushes, including ones with dried-on paint, without strong fumes.

Watch for

Nothing major turned up in the counts, though one buyer didn't find it worth the price.

The counts

Each row is a yes-or-no question. Not every review answered every question.

  • Does the job30 yes0 no
  • Failed0 yes30 no
  • Would buy again29 yes0 no
  • Worth the price28 yes1 no
  • Matches the description26 yes0 no
  • Broke or stopped working0 yes30 no
  • Better than expected17 yes2 no
  • About the seller or shipping, not the product0 yes0 no

We counted 30 reviews. We left out 0 reviews that were only about delivery.

What they said

Would buy againYes

“I had a tiny container of this that I was nursing along. This is a great product and the larger size is much better to clean brushes of acrylic...”

Would buy againYes

“...You'll be surprised how much 'stuff' is left on your brushes !!!! Love it.”

Would buy againYes

“I highly recommend this soap if you’re an artist who works with oil mediums. It really gets the paint out....”

Would buy againYes

“this is the best brush cleaner compared to most other types it is not fumy and it works wonders on dried on paint this is just great stuff if you...”

Would buy againYes

“I think it is a great brush cleaner. I use it for oils, acrylics and watercolor....”

Would buy againYes

“This products was recommended by a makeup artist and it is the best cleaner I have found for my brushes. And it is the most cost effective....”

Would buy againYes

“Best paint brush cleaner I have ever used for my Minis. This cleaner cleaned 5 year old paint brushes that had dried acrylic on them. 10/10”

Would buy againYes

“...For acrylics, oils enamels and dry pigments. Restores and preserves ....”