4. Soak the roller to remove oil-based paint Although knowing how to clean a paint roller is easy when you use water-based paint, it’s a little more difficult when you use oil-based paint. It ...

Karen, you can find a product called a painting restorer for cleaning old paintings. Many art supply stores carry it. However, you’ll need to wear a mask and gloves when you use this product.

Mineral spirits are a more refined paint thinner distilled from petroleum. The main benefit is that the odor isn’t as strong ...