ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Paint thinner

Okay kiddo, have you ever painted a picture or helped your parents paint a room? Well, sometimes when we use paint, we make a mistake and want to remove it or want to clean the brushes we used to paint with. That's where paint thinner comes in!

Paint thinner is a liquid that helps to dissolve paint. Think of it like magic juice that helps to break down the paint and turn it into a liquid again. This way, we can wipe it off or clean our brushes easily.

But, paint thinner is not a toy, and we shouldn't play with it or touch it without help from an adult. It can be very harmful if we breathe it in or consume it. That's why we need to be very careful when we use it and make sure to follow the instructions on the label.

So, next time you want to fix a painting mistake or clean your painting brushes, remember to ask an adult to help you use paint thinner safely!
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