Zest‑It offers a triple threat for oil painters: effective cleaning, safe brushing, and environmental responsibility. Based on the natural zest of citrus fruit, this product delivers powerful performance without harmful solvents—perfect for conscientious artists, schools, and home studios.
✅ Key Benefits & Unique Selling Points
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Natural & Biodegradable
Crafted from citrus oils, Zest‑It is non-toxic, non-flammable, and low in VOCs, unlike traditional solvents like turpentine or white spirit. -
Pleasant Fresh Scent
Say goodbye to harsh chemical smells: the fresh citrus aroma is much more pleasant than the usual “turpentine whiff” -
Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
Fully biodegradable with no aromatics or CFCs; reusable (just pour off settled sediment), making it both cost-effective and less wasteful -
Powerful Performance
Easily removes color, thinners, and media from skin, brushes, palettes, and equipment. It's also effective on oil pastel, ink, grease, and wax -
Multi-Purpose Medium
Beyond cleaning, Zest‑It thins oil paint to ink-like transparency, helps blend colored pencils and pastels, and can be used to make varnish or mediums like a 5lb cut. It leaves no residue on your work.
🌍 Questions You Might Be Wondering...
🔹 Can you pour it down the sink?
No—like all solvents, don’t dispose of brush washings down drains. Instead, decant after settling, and dispose of paint sludge in soil or sand. You can also ask local art groups to reuse leftover fluid.
🔹 How do I use it for cleaning or thinning?
Simply swirl brushes in Zest‑It, let pigment settle, then re‑use the clear liquid until it becomes too dense. Wipe gently with soap and water afterward To thin paint, mix directly— ratios are flexible (try 50/50)
🔹 Is it safe for pastel & pencil?
Yes! Zest‑It blends colored pencils and oil pastels on paper without damage
🔹 What about disposability?
It’s non-toxic and biodegradable, and the label explicitly states how to safely dispose: decant, reuse, and dispose of paint sediment responsibly
🖌️ Buy Zest‑It Now
Available in 50 ml, 125 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, and 1 Litre sizes—ideal for personal use, teaching, or shared studio settings.
Buy now at Bradbury Art: Zest‑It Dilutant & Cleaner for Oil Paint
🌟 Final Word
Zest‑It offers top-tier cleaning and thinning performance while being safer for artists and better for the planet. It’s a must-have for any oil painter who values quality, health, and sustainability.
Ready to upgrade your studio cleanup and painting process? Add Zest‑It to your toolkit today!
