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2. White spirit - Wikipedia

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   A 2-litre (3.5 imp pt) container of white spirit. White spirit (AU, UK and Ireland) [note 1] or mineral spirits (US, Canada), also known as mineral turpentine (AU/NZ/ZA), turpentine substitute, and petroleum spirits, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting. [1]

3. 10 Common Stains at Christmastime (and How to Remove Them) - AOL

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   To remove melted candle wax from carpet, start by placing a resealable bag filled with ice cubes over the area until the wax hardens. Using a dull knife or the edge of a credit card, gently scrape ...

4. Paint thinner - Wikipedia

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   Paint thinners are often used as an inhalant, due to its accessibility and legality as a drug.Many teenagers become addicted to thinner and due to lack of knowledge, parents and caregivers do not notice it or give it much attention.

5. Scouring (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Scouring agents are the cleaning agents that remove the impurities from the textiles during the scouring process. While these are now industrially-produced, scouring agents were once produced locally; lant or stale urine and lixivium , a solution of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes , were among the earliest scouring agents.

6. How to Easily Remove Paint Stains From Your Carpet—No ... - AOL

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   Related: How to Remove Every Type of Stain, From Grease and Coffee to Wine and Lipstick. Materials Needed. Clean white cloths. ... Do not pour mineral spirits directly onto the carpet. 2.

7. Cleaning agent - Wikipedia

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   Hydrochloric acid is a common mineral acid typically used for concrete. Vinegar can also be used to clean hard surfaces and remove calcium deposits. Sulphuric acid is used in acidic drain cleaners to unblock clogged pipes by dissolving organic materials, like greases, proteins, and even carbohydrate -containing substances such as toilet tissue.

8. Simple Ways to Remove Candle Wax from Just About Every ... - AOL

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   A little wax stain can be a big problem—unless you know these cleaning hacks for how to remove candle wax from any surface. The post Simple Ways to Remove Candle Wax from Just About Every ...

9. Finishing (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Mercerisation makes the woven cotton fabric stronger, more lustrous, and less abrasive, and improves its dye affinity. Raising lifts the surface fibers to improve the softness and warmth, as in flannelette. Peach Finish subjects the fabric (either cotton or its synthetic blends) to emery wheels, making the surface velvet-like. This is a special ...