cleaning brushes

I know this has probably been covered multiple times but I can't find any convos about it . I came across a couple good brushes that happen to have paint caked on. I know, bad me (or Makari). I know soaking in water helps some but sometimes I have issues and turn good brushes into bad just by trying to clean them. Does anyone know of a good trick to get old paint off brushes but still keep the bristles nice?

Cherry Darling wrote:

I know this has probably been covered multiple times but I can't find any convos about it . I came across a couple good brushes that happen to have paint caked on. I know, bad me (or Makari). I know soaking in water helps some but sometimes I have issues and turn good brushes into bad just by trying to clean them. Does anyone know of a good trick to get old paint off brushes but still keep the bristles nice?

There are a couple of things you can buy.

I've HEARD good things about this product:
http://www.allartsupplies.com/item.php?articleId=1180

Here's a clip:
https://www.youtube.com/user/awesomepaintjob#p/u/46/9vC5j4mdlDM

I've used this for years (10 now?) with the same bottle. Just stick it in, swirl around, wipe on paper towel.
http://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-and-newton-brush-cleaner-and-restorer/

You can get either one at Plaza Art Supplies:
Clifton:
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=plaza+art+supply&hl=en&cid=954067851887778980

Downtown:
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=plaza+art+supply&hl=en&cid=13023728106720454189