[header] How to clean alabaster [title] Choose soft brushes. [step] Brushes that are soft to the touch, such as makeup or artists' paint brushes are great for gently cleaning your alabaster. Make sure these brushes are clean before using them. 
Even a fingernail has the ability to scratch alabaster's naturally soft surface, so finding a brush that is gentle is pivotal to the cleaning process. [substeps] Avoid using rough surfaces, such as plastic cleaning brushes or steel wool pads, as these may scratch the surface and permanently damage the alabaster.