My toddler turned my sweep brushes into toys

Came inside for a break. Found my best brushes on the floor. Covered in jam. Kid thought they were for painting. Now I need new ones.

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the_gavin7mo ago

Actually kinda cute they thought that. Jam washes off. Brushes are probably fine.

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betty_kelly96mo ago

Okay but jam is actually a huge pain to get out of brushes. The sugar makes it sticky and it can really gum up the bristles. Warm water with a little soap might work if you catch it right away, but it's not like washing out paint. Learned that the hard way with some strawberry preserves.

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parkerbrown7mo ago

My kid once painted with honey mixed into her watercolors. Cleared up with just warm water, and the brushes were totally fine after. Got me wondering what other kitchen stuff makes decent art supplies in a pinch.

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hayden_taylor907mo ago

Ever try painting with old coffee? Honestly my nephew made some decent brown shades with leftover brew, though it did stain his shirt a bit. Kids just grab whatever's closest sometimes.

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