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  1. Aug 21, 2020, 05:47 AM #1
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    Paint roller cleaning method.

    Paint roller cleaning method.
    I got this idea from a commercial product but made one myself as I used to have a decorating business and would always spin clean a new roller before use to get rid of manufacturing debris which can spoil a nice finish. Just a length of rod and two wood cones, top one fixed bottom one removable but a tight fit and mount it in an electric drill. All you need now is a deep bucket and a bin liner, soak the roller and give it a spin in the bucket, repeat and you now have clean and almost dry fluffed up roller to hang up to air, just a few minutes work and saves using the kitchen sink, usually not appreciated by a customer or at home.

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    Thanks olderdan! We've added your Paint Roller Cleaner to our Cleaning category,
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    Congratulations olderdan - your Paint Roller Cleaner is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

    Second week in a row that a simple tool won it, and this easily beats other roller cleaning methods.

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    Nice one Dan.
    Looks much faster than the way I used to clean my rollers.
    I think I will make one for my kids as I do not paint much anymore!
    Cheers, JR



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