How do you get paintbrushes clean? How do you clean table protectors?

[bytheMoonlight]

Even washable paint won't seem to come off the brushes, what am I doing wrong?

Can I put the table protector in the washing machine? Or is it destined to stay mucky?

White spirit for your paintbrushes?

No suggestions for your t protector, sorry.

What paint did you use?

Don't use white spirit for brushed when you used water-based paint, use soap. WS is good for oil-based paint, eg. enamel, gloss, oils.i
If kids paint, most likely water -based.
Table protector - what is it made of? Try vinegar if soap and water won't work.

I'm not sure what it is made of, feels like soft foam material

Soak it in bleachy water? Sounds like paint has soaked into it.