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2. Turpentine - Wikipedia

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   Turpentine (which is also called spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, terebenthine, terebenthene, terebinthine and, colloquially, turps) [2] is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin harvested from living trees, mainly pines. Principally used as a specialized solvent, it is also a source of material for organic syntheses.

3. 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]

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

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   For a stubborn or very pigmented stain, pour a very small amount of the soapy mixture onto the stain and allow it to penetrate for 5 to 10 minutes before resuming the blotting process. 5.

5. Stain removal - Wikipedia

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   Sometimes called tamping, this method involves pressing the solvent into the stain. The pressure allows for the solvent to better penetrate both the material as well as the stain. This technique is commonly used on durable woven fabrics, as less durable material may be damaged. In this method a soft bristled brush is used to directly press the ...

6. Cleaning Experts Share Tips on Removing Paint From Carpet - AOL

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   Getting rid of water- or oil-based paint stains from carpeting is a hassle. Experts weigh in to provide solutions for removing wet and dry paint stains.

7. Permanent marker - Wikipedia

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   Most brands of "OLFA" marker wipe off easily with acetone-free nail polish remover, the kind containing ethyl acetate, a relatively non-toxic organic solvent. A permanent marker can also be removed by drawing over it with a dry erase marker on non-porous surfaces such as a whiteboard , [ 3 ] as dry erase markers also contain a non-polar solvent.

8. Canada balsam - Wikipedia

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   Canada balsam, also called Canada turpentine or balsam of fir, is the oleoresin of the balsam fir tree (Abies balsamea) of boreal North America. The resin, dissolved in essential oils , is a viscous , sticky, colourless or yellowish liquid that turns to a transparent yellowish mass when the essential oils have been allowed to evaporate.

9. Concrete sealer - Wikipedia

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   Concrete sealers are applied to concrete to protect it from surface damage, corrosion, and staining. They either block the pores in the concrete to reduce absorption of water and salts or form an impermeable layer which prevents such materials from passing.