a method and device for cleaning paint from a paintbrush is provided . the method comprises compressing the bristles of a paintbrush between a first row of v - shaped teeth and a second row of v - shaped teeth , and pulling the paintbrush brush outwardly from between the rows of v - shaped teeth . the teeth in the first row of v - shaped teeth are interlockable with the teeth in the second row of v - shaped teeth . the interlocking teeth are affixed to two tooth plates rotatably connected together . the tooth plates “ sandwich ” the bristles of the paintbrush and pull paint from the brush .