how do you get the polish off the brushes? I tried to remove it with nail polish remover by soaking them and they got ruined when i bought these
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I don't soak mine, I used polish remover and a cotton pad to remove as much as I could and then a dry paper towel. They do stain, but the colors don't mix so I was fine with that. I love the effects I get with them so the stains are no problem. Try putting polish remover in a dappen dish and gently paint in the dish to remove as much as you can and then use the cotton pad and paper towel to remove stubborn polishes.
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I usually try not to use nail polish with the brushes because it'll stiffen but when I do, I use a little bit of pure acetone or regular nail polish remover (I recommend using regular nail polish remover instead of pure acetone because it's too strong for the brushes). I dip the brush into a little bowl that I use a lot and wipe it on a paper towel until it doesn't have any color showing. Then I let it air dry and at the same time I rub the brush bristles so that it won't be hard for the next time that I use it. Do not soak them again! Lol.
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You can use nail polish thinner or clear coat nail polish. I got the idea from YouTube http://youtu.be/qzjhhTA--jw
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Acetone nail polish remover works perfect for me every time. My brushes are still intact.
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I have cleaned the brushes and dotting tools many times with acetone polish remover and they hold up fine. The brushes don't lose hairs and they go back to their original shape easily. I do treat them gently and dry them flat on a paper towel.
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I'm not sure , I've never really cleaned them with soap and water . I just brush them on a wet antibacterial wipe after a few uses . considering they aren't the best made brushes wetting them might ruin them .
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I would ask the manufacturer about replacement brushes. I emailed with him about the brush when I bought it and found him very helpful.
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I would suggest using a water soluble product and wash the brush with hot/warm soapy water to clean it afterwards. I threw away my directions, so don't remember what it suggested nor it it warned against using oil based products. I don't use products that need paint thinner to clean them off the bristles. Sorry I couldn't be more help...
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The Scotch Naturals polish remover is best. Have patience with it as it does take a little longer to remove. From my experience it comes off more easily after a shower, bath, or washing the dishes. Hope that's helpful!
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Hi Sam- I haven't tried that. Have you tried finger nail polish remover? That's always worked for me!
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Hi Elise, to be honest, I haven't tried yet, because I haven't used them much, I would suggest looking at the little directions on the package, but I am going to try a little liquid soap and warm water; I believe that will clean them properly. Hope that helps!
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I have to press the reset button too. I also clean the brissels of the brushes. I found that this helps me not have to reset it as often. I still haven't figured out how to use the attached brush.
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It's a pain. I rinse them with lots of hot water, add soap and shake them and rinse again. I don't use them much for this reason.
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I take them apart and place them over the hooks on the top shelf of dishwasher. And sometimes I wash them out by hand but the dishwasher hasn't done them any harm. Hope this helps.
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If you treat them right, they will last a very long (thousands of records) time. Do not leave them in the tank overnight. Do your cleaning and if you want to use the SC the following day, remove the brushes, rinse them in warm tap water and squeeze the excess onto a paper towel. Put them up to dry. Toss a few drops of solution on them the following day , slip them into place and get back to work. Easy Peasy!
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Ours eventually came off but u could try acetone (by the nail polish remover at Walmart) & then be sure to wash their feet really good. I won't use these again, my dog hated them & I felt terrible!
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I usually just soak them in a table spoon of white vinegar mixed with warm water but they clean very easily. Make up residue comes off easily and the brush hairs don't shed at all.
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Take the polish off and reapply it. I think what had happened to me was that I left it longer than 2 days and my nails started to break
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You need to purchase special gel polish remover. They sell it right next to gel polishes in stores or Sally beauty.
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I had the exact same problem. I finally broke down and bought some extra tips. Supposedly you can soak them in acetone to clean the tips.(I think it needs to soak for 24 hrs.