How it Works
Vacuum-sealing keeps paintbrushes wet without rinsing, stopping microplastics and paint residue from entering drains entirely. No cleaning needed between uses means zero discharge of these toxics, protecting local water supplies. Paintbrush Guard saves you time, money and frustration while reducing environmental waste.
Wipe Off Excess Paint
After painting, gently wipe any excess paint from the bristles using the edge of your paint can. This prevents buildup and ensures a clean seal without mess. Perfect for both water-based and oil-based paints.
After painting, gently wipe any excess paint from the bristles using the edge of your paint can. This prevents buildup and ensures a clean seal without mess. Perfect for both water-based and oil-based paints.
Insert into the Vacuum Bag
Place the wet paintbrush (bristles first) into one of the reusable vacuum sealing bags.
Place the wet paintbrush (bristles first) into one of the reusable vacuum sealing bags.
Vacuum Seal the Bag
Attach the Paintbrush Guard vacuum sealer to the bag's valve (or follow the tool's instructions for your model). Activate the sealer to remove the air, creating an airtight vacuum. This locks in moisture and prevents the paint from drying out.
Attach the Paintbrush Guard vacuum sealer to the bag's valve (or follow the tool's instructions for your model). Activate the sealer to remove the air, creating an airtight vacuum. This locks in moisture and prevents the paint from drying out.
Store Safely
Once sealed, store the bag in a cool, dry place (away from direct heat or sunlight). Your brush will stay fresh and ready for hours, days, or even months. No cleaning needed until you're done with the painting project!
Once sealed, store the bag in a cool, dry place (away from direct heat or sunlight). Your brush will stay fresh and ready for hours, days, or even months. No cleaning needed until you're done with the painting project!
4 Facts about house painting pollution
Here are 4 facts about house painting pollution, focused on the environmental harm from washing paintbrushes and sending paint residue/toxics down the drain.
Each ties directly to how Paintbrush Guard helps by eliminating the need for frequent rinsing, preventing toxic residue from entering waterways, reducing chemical discharge, and minimizing overall waste.
Paintbrush washing is a recognized source of microplastic pollution
Acrylic and latex paints (common in house painting) contain plastic polymers that break down into secondary microplastics when brushes are washed. These tiny particles flow into wastewater, pass through treatment plants (which remove only 80–95%), and end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans, harming aquatic life. Paintbrush Guard Vacuum Storage keeps brushes wet without rinsing, stopping microplastics and paint residue from entering drains entirely.
Acrylic and latex paints (common in house painting) contain plastic polymers that break down into secondary microplastics when brushes are washed. These tiny particles flow into wastewater, pass through treatment plants (which remove only 80–95%), and end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans, harming aquatic life. Paintbrush Guard Vacuum Storage keeps brushes wet without rinsing, stopping microplastics and paint residue from entering drains entirely.
Traditional brush cleaning sends toxic chemicals and pigments into waterways
Even "low-VOC" household paints often contain biocides, heavy metals, and other additives that become pollutants when washed down the drain. This contaminated runoff can disrupt ecosystems, poison fish, and contribute to groundwater pollution. Paintbrush Guard benefit: No cleaning needed between uses means zero discharge of these toxics, protecting local water supplies and reducing your home's environmental footprint.
Even "low-VOC" household paints often contain biocides, heavy metals, and other additives that become pollutants when washed down the drain. This contaminated runoff can disrupt ecosystems, poison fish, and contribute to groundwater pollution. Paintbrush Guard benefit: No cleaning needed between uses means zero discharge of these toxics, protecting local water supplies and reducing your home's environmental footprint.
Rinsing brushes wastes water and amplifies contaminated discharge
Cleaning a single paintbrush under running water can use up to 11 gallons per session, while improper outdoor hosing sends untreated paint residue directly into storm drains (bypassing treatment plants) and pollutes streams/lakes. Paintbrush Guard store brushes airtight for days or months without drying out, no water or rinsing required, slashing water waste and preventing polluted runoff.
Cleaning a single paintbrush under running water can use up to 11 gallons per session, while improper outdoor hosing sends untreated paint residue directly into storm drains (bypassing treatment plants) and pollutes streams/lakes. Paintbrush Guard store brushes airtight for days or months without drying out, no water or rinsing required, slashing water waste and preventing polluted runoff.
Over 50 million paintbrushes are discarded annually, largely due to improper cleaning
Many DIY and professional painters throw away hardened brushes to avoid messy/toxic cleaning, adding to landfill waste and indirect pollution (from manufacturing new ones). Frequent rinsing also shortens brush life. Paintbrush Guard benefit: Keeps bristles soft and reusable indefinitely without cleaning, extending brush life and cutting down on unnecessary discards and resource waste.
Many DIY and professional painters throw away hardened brushes to avoid messy/toxic cleaning, adding to landfill waste and indirect pollution (from manufacturing new ones). Frequent rinsing also shortens brush life. Paintbrush Guard benefit: Keeps bristles soft and reusable indefinitely without cleaning, extending brush life and cutting down on unnecessary discards and resource waste.

