Funny … I always used baby shampoo, too (I have it on hand for eye makeup removal), then used regular Dawn dishwashing liquid last time. They came out like new.

Intrigued by the Powerwash, will look into that.

Jinx, I love the Powerwash. I think it is overpriced, but it works so well I’m willing to pay the price (hmmm….that sounds sorta contradictory, doesn’t it?). It is really good for cleaning the drip tray on my Breville oven and the grills on my outdoor gas grill. I just spray it on, let it sit for 10 minutes or so, then wipe with a scrubby sponge, and rinse.

I clean my brushes after every use. I clean them with micellar water. I wash my sponges with Dawn.

how do they dry in time?

I'm old school. I prefer powder puffs and buy the kind that can be thrown in a laundry bag and washed with my linens. It's not easy to find that kind of stuff anymore, they have definitely fallen out of favor!

Seattle, you brought back fond memories of grandmother’s powder puffs! :)

What if you swirl it in Micellar water? It does a good job removing makeup from my face, why not from the brushes?

I love this product: https://www.amazon.com/Cinema-Secrets-Professional-Brush-Cleaner/dp/B002HMYGW2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3BQY35WUCBF5Z&keywords=cinema+secrets+makeup+brush+cleaner&qid=1662050040&sprefix=cine%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-5

"Cinema Secrets Original Makeup Brush Cleaner

Start cleaning your tools like a PRO with the Vanilla Clear Cinema Secrets Makeup Brush Cleaner and Cleansing Tin. Stubborn waterproof and long wear makeup melts away and brushes dry almost instantly, no water or rinsing required leaving a pleasant lemon scent. The aluminum tin is perfect for the "Dipping Method" for deep cleaning and the twist-top lid fits tight to avoid spills on the job.

• No Rinsing Required
• For Deep Cleaning and On The Go Brush Cleaning
• Quick Drying Formula
• Vanilla Scented
• Cruelty Free"

I use castile soap, which is always handy because I keep a pump bottle of it next to the sink.

Powerwash is super effective for extra greasy stuff, and I do use it for that, but I don't care for the extra heavy scent.

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The brushes dry in just an hour or so. I have 3 sets of sponges that I alternate so that one is always dry.

Are they natural hair brushes? Hope the Dawn doesn't dry them out. I used to use just shampoo, but it didn't do a good job cleaning, and they were kind of hard after drying. Now I do a shampoo/olive oil/just a tiny drop of Dawn combo. The brushes come out clean, nice and soft after they dry.

I have a mix of real hair and fake brushes, cheap and fancy (i tend to grab the cheap ones, lol). i start with a delicate bar soap (shea moisture african black soap, lasts forever) and gently swirl on a real techniques silicone cleansing pad thingy. and then for the foundation and lip brushes i go in with an oil based cleanser or olive oil. let them air dry on their sides on a towel, thats it.

I've been using the Fels Naptha laundry bar soap or Dr. Bronners bar soap with a silicone pad made for cleaning brushes. Seems to work better than baby shampoo.

Arkansas, I wondered about Fels Naptha. The Dawn Powerwash is a bit pricey. I have Fels Naptha, too.