Mineral Spirits | 5 Best Uses 

So glad I needed to know more about mineral spirits.

Cleaning brushes is one of my big uses for mineral spirits. I have managed to 'save" brushes that would be a lost cause without it. I also use it to thin oil based exterior poly for spraying. A big time saver if you have a lot to cover. One other use, which is outside the scope of your channel, is as a degreaser for dirty engine parts... just in case you need to do vehicle maintenance one day.

Thanks a lot Bethany 🙏 Awesome video!

Very helpful thank you Madeline...

Very informative and useful video. Thanks you very much👍

Good job Bethany!

I'll have to try the odorless mineral spirits. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge. Wishing you continued success...

Great video, I have an extremely old antique mason jar that has been collecting God knows what that eventually broke down into what appears like a black tar. I was considering using this stuff to clear that out, have you tried it on anything like that? Its almost the same texture and thickness of thicker paint or a latex glue.

Nice cabinets

Nice video thanks! ...I just used it to clean some pigmented stain oil from my brushes and it worked great!...My question is now how do you deal with all the "used" mineral spirits...that's always been my issue with using this stuff? Thanks for any suggestions!

I use mineral spirits to thin my polyorthane. It helps to give you that more glass finish.

I just moved out of a state (California) where Mineral Spirits is OUTLAWED!!! Yep, you heard that correctly. I had to just assume that I would have to buy a new brush for each project.

how long after you send the furniture you apply the mineral spirits?

Hi! I'm using Ordorless Mineral Spirits *Substitute* by Klean Strip. I was looking for an alternative to 70% isopropyl alcohol, which I normally include in my DIY Dawn Power Wash. The smell of the alcohol negatively impacts my allergies. So, I combined 5 teaspoons of Dawn dish soap and 1 teaspoon of the ordorless substitute into 500 ml of water. Is this combo safe to use on dishes? I tried vinegar before and didn't like the results. Thank You 🙏🏽

Hello Bethany and Happy New Year. Does mineral spirits remove the varnish? Or reduce the excesive gloss of a finish? Thanks a lot

We sanded our floors and applied an oiil based stain, we didn't evenly pick up excess so when it dried we applied a second coat of stain yet the floor has spots where it's tacky. Will minieral spirits help pick up and even out the stained floor? What type of sponge or applicator would you reccomend to apply the mineral spirits?

So, "green" mineral spirits works for cleaning stuff, uses 1 through 4, but mixing the green crap will only turn oil based finishes (polyurethane in particular) into a mass of curdled goop. If you want to thin oil based finishes, use the petroleum or alcohol based thinners. Read finish mfr's instructions for which thinner to use. usually in the clean up section of label.

What do you think about the Klean-Strip Green brand of mineral spirits? I'm curious how it holds up to the "non-green" mineral spirits.

One thing to keep in mind folks is that you should NOT dispose of any leftover down the drain. You have to throw it in the garbage or better yet, take to the proper disposal at a landfill. : ) I remember my dad (old school) back in the day dumping this stuff down our drains in NYC. Oh my lord! We know better today.

Would this work to remove a Minwax stain pen streak from leather furniture? I am tasked with fixing this accident on a very nice sofa. It's about half the size of a pinky nail and noticeable.

Isn't mineral spirit highly flammable? I'm into furniture flipping and everybody uses it to clean or polish the wood. Is it not dangerous cos of catching fire if there is one?

Can this be used for removing wax from waxing equipment in salons ... ??

Thanks😚..because i do a lot arts & craft. And I can never get my small brushes clean😤

Hmmmm... When I refinish or even have finish sanded a new hardwood floor, I always use a water damped rag to wet the wood and show the client what a natural finish (my favorite) would look like. Per #4, I think mineral spirits would work similarly perhaps. But without the wood "raising" from the water. Going to try it out on some oak in the shop and test it. Thanks for the idea!!! Thanks for the video!

I’m going to need your help. I want to refinish furniture and also learn how to create distressed furniture styling so please create a tutorial for that. I am retired and may need to find an alternative source of income coming out of the dental lab business that I closed up last summer when I sold my house that had s lab in it and now bought a house and am not planning to have another lab. I haven’t ventured to look for a part time job and I think I would enjoy making custom design painted furniture, including artsy designs with colors and patterns. This could be the new career choice for many newly retired seniors and you will leave a legacy of appreciation by others who will seek your craft for themselves.

Can I use it to clean my makeup brush?

I just saw it at Walmart. The container isn’t as big, maybe half the size but, it’s there.

WOUAOU, you are very very very beautifull. I speak French, sorry. Où puis je trouver de l'essence minérale please, thank you

You could sure use a fireproof cabinet to keep all of your stains and other flammables in.

Will it clean latex paints?

Would it be safe to remove car sticker's?

Yikes that’s what amber threw at Johnny’s nose? Must’ve hurt so bad

Dont clean your floors with mineral spirits if you have a finish on it. I don't think thats common though

whoa my childhood fantasy is coming to life with this babe and that outfit. What a smokeshow. phew....

Oh MADELINE, je rêve de toi jour et nuit même les yeux ouverts, tu occupes mon esprit au point où je suis dans l'incapacité de me concentrer. You are Miss Univers? Oh...

Those Klingon brushes must be rough, no?

Wow you're gorgeous 😍🔥

Does it burn through fabric? I noticed holes in your jeans

Great video thanks so much for the info. Also I don't know who needs this, but I'd like to bless anyone since you've blessed me. Jesus christ loves you and gave his life on the cross so we could live and have a relationship with god. All we have to do is recognize our sins and ask for forgiveness and believe in jesus christ his son.