What tool is good for removing accumulated paint from an airbrush?

Like many painting tools, airbrushes will periodically need a deep clean in order to remove persistent and ingrained paint deposits. Purpose-made brush cleaners can be very useful for this but can be expensive and don't necessarily always have the longevity for repeated use.

Luckily there is a simple alternative that is robust and offers a practical and cheap solution, namely dental brushes. Ideally configured for cleaning those small awkward to get to places, dental brushes offer a practical cleaning solution that is effective and robust. The bristles are strong and well-secured, so they will stand up to repeated use. Additionally, as they are available in different sizes and multipacks they offer a relatively cheap and long-lasting solution to cleaning an airbrush. Used in combination with cleaning fluids they can be highly effective at removing ingrained or accumulated paint deposits which would otherwise be awkward to get to.