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  1. Holiday Housecleaning Tips

    … knife. Using a dropper, apply mineral spirits to the stain with a brush. Flush ..... alcohol and tap again adding more mineral spirits , repeating until stain is removed ..... wax and remove excess. Using mineral spirits , remove remaining residue by …

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  1. Maintaining Resilient Tile Floors

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    … with: Citrus-base cleaner or mineral spirits Stain: Candle wax Remove with ..... Stain: Crayon Remove with: Mineral spirits or manufacturer's cleaner Stain ..... Remove with: Rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits Stain: Nail polish Remove with …

  2. How to Remove Kids' Stains in the Home

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    … with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits . Fruit Juice Wash the area with ..... with lighter fluid or odorless mineral spirits . Permanent Marker Lightly rub with lighter fluid, odorless mineral spirits , or rubbing alcohol. Crayons …

  3. Tips for Cleaning Emergency Party Spills

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    … Dishwashing liquid -- Mineral spirits -- Rubbing alcohol -- Enzyme ..... them with a dull knife. Apply mineral spirits to the stained area with a dropper ..... remaining residue by rubbing mineral spirits into the wax. Rinse the tablecloth …

  4. How to Clean Area Rugs

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    … the detergent solution. If color remains, dab with rubbing alcohol. For oil-base paint, sponge with odorless mineral spirits , being careful not to soak through to the backing. Tomato sauce: Sponge with cool water, dab with detergent solution …

  5. How to Clean Laminate Floors

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    … with a plastic bag of ice before scraping the hardened gum off with a plastic knife. Grease and tar: Remove with mineral spirits . Heel marks: Remove by rubbing with a pencil eraser. Ink and crayon: Remove with rubbing alcohol. Nail polish …

  6. Painted Floor Ideas for the Kitchen

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    … mottled effect, brush on oil-base paint thinned with mineral spirits , and use a rag to blot off some of the color. Use ..... tiled surface with white oil-base paint thinned with mineral spirits . This tones down and softens the colors. After the …

  7. How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

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    … ventilation because the paint contains solvents that can irritate your lungs and make you feel sick. Alkyd options require mineral spirits for cleanup, but they provide a hard, durable paint finish. Whichever you use, buy the best quality paint you …

  8. How to Treat Stains and Odors Caused by Pets

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    … pet urine discolors wood on your furniture, walls, baseboard, or floor, rub the spot with #000 steel wool and floor wax. If the stain goes deeper, lightly sand the floor and clean with fine steel wool and odorless mineral spirits .

  9. Carpet Stains and How to Remove Them

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    … detergent solution. If color remains, dab with rubbing alcohol. For oil-base paint, while wet, sponge with odorless mineral spirits , being careful not to soak carpet backing. Pet stains: Apply an enzymatic cleaner, purchased from a pet supply …

  10. Steel Door Fix-Up

    Article

    … painted metal or wood surface. Cost: Less than $30. Mineral spirits ; wood stain; polyurethane Lint-free cloths; masking ..... hardware. Wipe the door with a cloth dampened with mineral spirits . 1. Use a lint-free cloth to wipe a thin, uniform …

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