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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For metal pieces, use a washcloth and mineral spirits.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Step 1: Wipe Away Grease Soak the tip of a clean microfiber cloth in mineral spirits, squeezing out excess moisture if needed.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Wipe it down: To create a clean, dust-free surface, wipe the piece all over with a tack rag dampened with mineral spirits.
—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
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Step 1: Wipe Away Grease Soak the tip of a clean microfiber cloth in mineral spirits, squeezing out excess moisture if needed.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Wipe it down: To create a clean, dust-free surface, wipe the piece all over with a tack rag dampened with mineral spirits.
—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
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“Mineral spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20spirits. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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