The water-based cleaner on the right is only good for synthetic brushes.

Q: I have an oil painting in need of cleaning, not restoration. It's not an heirloom, and it's not very valuable. It was an auction buy, for $100. But I like it and think it would be much improved ...

Paints typically come in two different forms: water-based or oil-based. Water-based paints are the most common, and you’ll be ...

CLEANING AN OIL PAINTING. Dear Heloise: My grandfather was a painter who was well-known for his western art paintings that showed what life was like when he was a boy.

If so, here’s a complete guide to cleaning wall art, paintings and other wall decor Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro ...

FLORENCE, Italy, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Italian chemists have developed "nanomagnetic sponges" that they say represent a breakthrough in technology in conserving priceless oil paintings. The scientists ...

Dust oil paintings with a slice and use the crusts to clean the slats on blinds. * White bread can remove dirty fingerprints from painted walls and wallpaper. * Hold a slice between your teeth ...