How to prevent mold on your Wet Palette?

General Information

Redgrass wet palettes are engineered to inhibit, not cause, mold growth. Mold is a fungus that requires existing spores in the environment to propagate. While airborne mold spores may find the conditions on a wet palette or damp foam pad suitable for growth, the palette itself is not the source. To prevent mold, thorough cleaning and the removal of all existing mold sources are essential.

Mold is not covered under product warranty or considered a product failure, as its presence is related to the cleaning and maintenance of painting tools. Therefore, we cannot offer replacements for items affected by mold.

Tips to reduce the occurrence of mold on your palette:

• Clean the foam and palette regularly (as per our FAQ).
• Frequently change the water you use to rinse your brushes and clean the container – ideally before each painting session.
• Make sure your brushes are properly cleaned before use – this is especially critical if you’re using an old brush to mix/blend paint on your palette.
• After cleaning your foam and palette, let the foam air dry before using it again.
• In certain regions, deionized or distilled water may be required, but this is generally not necessary in parts of the world where tap water is safe to drink.
• If you have control over the temperature and humidity of your painting space, cooler conditions are preferable.

Further cleaning suggestions

The palette (tray and lid) can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand using dish soap and warm water, or a mixture of water and white vinegar, or a few drops of lemon juice. The foam pad should be cleaned with dish soap and warm water, avoiding stronger cleaning agents. If you observe signs of mold on the foam, it should be discarded.