mineral spirits
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a petroleum distillate that is used especially as a paint or varnish thinner
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Wipe it down: To create a clean, dust-free surface, wipe the piece all over with a tack rag dampened with mineral spirits.
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Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
If your table is waxed, remove the wax first with mineral spirits and rub on new wax after using the ring remover.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Use mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean your tools after the job.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
First, denatured alcohol and odorless mineral spirits are different things.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Most types of wood glue, including PVA, CA, and polyurethane glues are waterproof and moisture-resistant; PVA can also be easily cleaned up with water, whereas any polyurethane, epoxy, or CA glue residue must be cleaned with mineral spirits.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
Some people recommend cleaning cabinets with mineral spirits to remove remaining grease.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2022
If there’s any sticker residue left behind, remove it with a white cloth dampened with mineral spirits or acetone.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 21 Nov. 2022
Citrus degreasers and mineral spirits are a bit less toxic but still hard on skin.
—Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020
Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
If your table is waxed, remove the wax first with mineral spirits and rub on new wax after using the ring remover.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Use mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean your tools after the job.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
First, denatured alcohol and odorless mineral spirits are different things.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Most types of wood glue, including PVA, CA, and polyurethane glues are waterproof and moisture-resistant; PVA can also be easily cleaned up with water, whereas any polyurethane, epoxy, or CA glue residue must be cleaned with mineral spirits.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
Some people recommend cleaning cabinets with mineral spirits to remove remaining grease.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2022
If there’s any sticker residue left behind, remove it with a white cloth dampened with mineral spirits or acetone.
—Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 21 Nov. 2022
Citrus degreasers and mineral spirits are a bit less toxic but still hard on skin.
—Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020
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“Mineral spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20spirits. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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