How to Use mineral spirits in a Sentence

mineral spirits

noun

• Clean and smooth the area with mineral spirits on a soft cloth.
  — The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 11 Feb. 2015
• If a cloudy film forms, wipe the area with mineral spirits.
  — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2019
• Vigorously rub the mineral spirits and the tree sap from the paint with a clean, damp cloth.
  — Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2020
• Allow the mineral spirits to sink in and soften the sap (about 10 to 15 minutes).
  — Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2020
• Should your piece have an uneven coat, smooth it with a tack cloth soaked in mineral spirits and let dry.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 22 July 2020
• If there’s any sticky residue left behind, remove it with a white cloth dampened with mineral spirits or acetone.
  — Kevin Dupzyk and Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Nov. 2020
• Clean your brushes with a solvent such as paint thinner or mineral spirits.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 14 Dec. 2020
• Step 2 Fold the chain into the plastic jar, add degreaser or mineral spirits to cover, tighten the lid, and then shake it like a maraca for two minutes.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020
• Next, clean layers of grease and dirt off the cabinets using a wood cleaner, trisodium phosphate or mineral spirits.
  — Daniel Bortz, The Seattle Times, 7 Sep. 2018
• Follow with one more wipe using a solvent such as mineral spirits or alcohol and a clean piece of paper towel or shop towel.
  — Dan Roe, Popular Mechanics, 20 Oct. 2019
• Kacmarcik sands the toys smooth and finishes each using non-toxic mineral spirits rather than paint, relying on the variety of woods to provide color contrasts.
  — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 13 Nov. 2020
• After 24 hours, though, the finish generally has cured and is impervious to mineral spirits.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2019
• The argument that one’s environment, and the ensuing stimuli, will mold a child into an exceptional species comprises, in a metaphoric sense, the splash of paint, immersed in linseed oil and mineral spirits.
  — Jon Michail, Forbes, 23 May 2022

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2024