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title: "Oil Paint Brush Cleaner — $290K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 42/100 · $290K/yr market · 181K searches/yr · $13.04 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **oil paint brush cleaner**
**Skip it**
A concentrated shelf (top 5 take 91% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 51Growth 18Conversion 95Competition 8Returns 98Price range 46Avg price 59Brand share 8Review moat 29Quality gap 37
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Incredible****12.3%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Avg price**
**Good****$13.04**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Market size**
**Good****$290K**
$290K/yr · 181K searches
**Price range**
**Okay****$8.99–$20.21**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.5★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Review moat**
**Okay****3,612.75**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Bad****-14.2%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Competition**
**Bad****91%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Brand share**
**Bad****97%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, oil paint brush cleaner is a $290K/yr Amazon United States market (181K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 97% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–May–Jun. Verdict: Skip it — 42/100.
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **oil paint brush cleaner market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **15K–20K**
- avg 1,500–2,000/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$196K–$261K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **12.3%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#77**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **75%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.0%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **67 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **156 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 91% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**6 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**58**
**Top-5 brand share**
**97%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**91%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**0%**
- GENERAL'S59% - The Masters22% - U.S. Art Supply9% - MyLifeUNIT5% - Rust-Oleum3% - Green Piece3% - Open — no brand owns it (0%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -14.2% search growth over the last 90 days.
4K3KSpike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jan, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/oil-paint-brush-cleaner/trend)
## **Top oil paint brush cleaner search terms**
- **oil paint brush cleaner**32K/yr-7.1%6.3% conv. - **generals**27K/yr-14.7%0.5% conv. - **brush soap**23K/yr-7.2%11.9% conv. - **masters brush cleaner**17K/yr-27.0%14.5% conv. - **the masters brush cleaner**14K/yr-23.5%15.1% conv. - **paint brush soap**10K/yr+0.0%10.0% conv. - **the masters brush cleaner and preserver**7K/yr-2.4%16.7% conv. - **oil paint cleaner**7K/yr+2.7%6.6% conv. - **oil brush cleaner**7K/yr-20.7%6.6% conv. - **paint brush conditioner**5K/yr-15.0%7.1% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/oil-paint-brush-cleaner/search-terms)
## **Top oil paint brush cleaner products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%15%$44K30%$87K45%$131K60%$174K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 8 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**GENERALS The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver Non-Toxic Cleans & Restores Art Paint Brushes Removes Acrylic Oil & Watercolor Paint 2.5 oz**GENERAL'S**$12.57**4.8★3,082 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009RRT9Y) [2**The Masters Paint Brush Cleaner and Preserver for Artists 1 Ounce**The Masters**$9.49**4.7★7,430 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TNR7VM) [3**General Pencil General 105-BP Pencil Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver 1 Pack Clear**GENERAL'S**$12.37**4.8★10,526 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027AEANE) [4**U.S. Art Supply Brush Cleaner and Restorer 4 Ounce Bottle - Quickly Cleans Paint Brushes Airbrushes Art Tools - Cleaning Solution to Remove Dried On Acrylic Oil and Water-Based Paint Colors**U.S. Art Supply**$8.99**4.4★2,776 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NCHL2LM) [5**MyLifeUNIT Paint Brush Cleaner Stainless Steel Brush Holder for Painting 10oz**MyLifeUNIT**$13.73**4.6★635 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNYSBS2)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**U.S. Art Supply Brush Cleaner and Restorer 4 Ounce Bottle - Quickly Cleans Paint Brushes Airbrushes Art Tools - Cleaning Solution to Remove Dried On Acrylic Oil and Water-Based Paint Colors**U.S. Art Supply**$8.99**2,776 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NCHL2LM) [**U.S. Art Supply Brush Cleaner and Restorer 16 Ounce Bottle - Quickly Cleans Paint Brushes Airbrushes Art Tools - Cleaning Solution to Remove Dried On Acrylic Oil and Water-Based Paint Colors**U.S. Art Supply**$15.96**2,776 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NCLD93Y) [**Green Piece Paint Brush Cleaner & Restorer 100% Natural Non-Toxic Formula Made in USA Cleans Wet or Dry Paint Safe for Hands Works on Acrylic Latex Oil & Shellac 18 Oz**Green Piece**$20.21**789 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J8L55SK) [**The Masters Paint Brush Cleaner and Preserver for Artists 1 Ounce**The Masters**$9.49**7,430 rev5y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TNR7VM) [**MyLifeUNIT Paint Brush Cleaner Stainless Steel Brush Holder for Painting 10oz**MyLifeUNIT**$13.73**635 rev10y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNYSBS2)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Krud Kutter Brush-Wash Cleaner and Renewer 32 oz Paint Brush Cleaner for Latex and Oil Based Paint Restores Brushes and Rollers Removes Paint Residue and Buildup**Rust-Oleum**$10.97**4.3★**▲ 83%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNT5U2) [**General Pencil General 105-BP Pencil Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver 1 Pack Clear**GENERAL'S**$12.37**4.8★**▲ 28%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027AEANE) [**GENERALS The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver Non-Toxic Cleans & Restores Art Paint Brushes Removes Acrylic Oil & Watercolor Paint 2.5 oz**GENERAL'S**$12.57**4.8★**▲ 23%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009RRT9Y) [**U.S. Art Supply Brush Cleaner and Restorer 4 Ounce Bottle - Quickly Cleans Paint Brushes Airbrushes Art Tools - Cleaning Solution to Remove Dried On Acrylic Oil and Water-Based Paint Colors**U.S. Art Supply**$8.99**4.4★**▲ 15%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NCHL2LM) [**MyLifeUNIT Paint Brush Cleaner Stainless Steel Brush Holder for Painting 10oz**MyLifeUNIT**$13.73**4.6★**— 5%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNYSBS2)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about oil paint brush cleaner**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Ease Of Cleaning**38%
*“Good cleaner”*
**Paint Quality**11%
*“Excellent At Keeping Brushes Paint-Free”*
**Smell**8%
*“No real smell, easy to use, no mess”*
**Quality-Overall**7%
*“Excellent product”*
**Efficiency**5%
*“Worked great”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Easy to use”*
**Soft Feel**4%
*“Keeps my brushes soft”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
*“DOES THE JOB”*
**Durability**2%
*“Amazing soap, lasts pretty much forever”*
**Value For Money**2%
*“And it is the most cost effective”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Ease Of Cleaning**21%
*“Doesn't clean well”*
**Paint Quality**17%
*“for me it wouldnt get the paint off my brushes that much”*
**Functionality-Overall**15%
*“Did not work”*
**Value For Money**11%
*“Too expensive”*
**Smell**5%
*“Strong smell”*
**Size-Overall**5%
*“it has a large opening”*
**Product Condition**2%
*“Very odd to receive this really worn container”*
**Strength**1%
*“Weak cleaner”*
**Jamming/Clogging**1%
*“Tired of clogs”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**1%
*“Did not work as advertised at all”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**30%
**Cleaning Modes**17%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%
**Functionality-Overall**8%
**Value For Money**7%
**Paint Quality**6%
**Leak-Proof**5%
**Defective Material/Parts**2%
**Wet Cleaning**2%
**Ease Of Cleaning**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is oil paint brush cleaner profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $290K/yr across 8 tracked products. 90-day search growth is -14.2%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (42/100).
- **How competitive is the oil paint brush cleaner niche?**
- 6 brands and 58 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 91% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 97% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in oil paint brush cleaner?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Ease Of Cleaning, Paint Quality, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.5%.
- **When does demand for oil paint brush cleaner peak?**
- Demand peaks in Jan–May–Jun; the busiest month runs 2.6× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the oil paint brush cleaner niche?**
- Listings span $8.99–$20.21; the average listing price is $13.04 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,613 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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