For those that use acrylic paints

[Becky]

I learned a few things from this thread!  I'd never heard of using a couple drops of dish soap before and the idea of of using one cup for cleaning and another for thinning never occurred to me either.  Julie, what's the brand name of that poly?

I'll offer one tip of my own.  Don't leave your brushes sitting bristles down in the cup.  It's especically bad with very small brushes.  The weight of the handle will squish it down and it'll end up either with bent bristles or with bristles going every which way.  I always keep a paper towel or two and wipe them dry(ish) with that after cleaning them and then just lay them down flat to preserve the bristles.

[jimbo]

I only use cheap brushes as other wear out to quickly, to clean them I use the hose as it is out side my work shop and I only use the one brush till wears out
Jimbo

[julief]

Becky, The poly is called Tree House.  It is everybit as good as Minwax and has the same adjustable nozzle.  Minwax is about $10.00, Tree House is $5.97 and I always use a coupon.  It's hiding over by the acrylic paints.  It is also indoor/outdoor with UV protection.
Judy,  I am going to try the nail brush sinker.  That sounds like a good plan.

[edward]

 I use foam brushes for my painting, and are easy to clean, I just rince them off in the laundyr tub, let dry and can reuse for a couple more times,  then throw away. I buy them 20 at a time when on sale.

[Marcellarius]

I have a small metal bin with a metal spiral on top so the brushes can hang wile drying.
just a $ 2 solution, works well for me.