WOOSTER brushes are made to last, but heavy paint buildup shortens their lifespans Thats why the Painters comb is the best tool for maintaining the quality and performance of WOOSTER paintbrushes The WOOSTER painters comb is the most effective on brushes immediately after painting Break down thick paint residue with its nonrusting brass bristles, which can also clean the handle and ferrule without scratching The comb side has stainless steel pins for separating bristles to thoroughly clean out the brush heel and for reshaping the brush after cleaning to keep a sharp edge For complete paintbrush care, add the Painters Comb as your goto cleaning tool