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2. Wood stain - Wikipedia

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   Wood stain is a type of paint used to colour wood comprising colourants dissolved and/or suspended in a vehicle or solvent. Pigments and/or dyes are largely used as colourants in most stains. The initial application of any paint or varnish is absorbed into the substrate similarly to stains, but the binder from a stain resides mainly below the ...

3. Stain repellent - Wikipedia

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   Stains. Stains on fabrics are classified into three types: water-based stains and oil-based stains or a mix of both. Stain repellant fabrics. Fabrics are finished with certain finishes that do not allow unwanted stains or that will wash out in simple laundry. Chemicals

4. How to Get Grease and Oil Out of Clothes - AOL

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   Baking soda is absorbent and will draw in the oil, lifting it away from the material. Just sprinkle the baking soda over the surface of the stain, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then, shake off ...

5. Dry cleaning - Wikipedia

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   It is better for oil-based stains (which account for about 10% of stains) [citation needed] than more common water-soluble stains (coffee, wine, blood, etc.). The toxicity of perchloroethylene is "moderate to low" and "reports of human injury are uncommon despite its wide usage in dry cleaning and degreasing". [9]

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. Oil paint - Wikipedia

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   Oil paint is a type of slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil, commonly linseed oil. The viscosity of the paint may be modified by the addition of a solvent such as turpentine or white spirit , and varnish may be added to increase the glossiness of the dried oil paint film.

8. How Does Dry Cleaning Actually Work? Experts Explain the ...

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   Silicone-based solvent uses a chemical-free, odorless solution to remove stains. DF-2000 hydrocarbon solvent is a petroleum-based cleaning solvent that is extolled as a better alternative to perc.

9. Foundation (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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   Oil and emollient-based are the oldest types of make-up. An oil (usually mineral oil) or emollient (such as petrolatum, beeswax, or lanolin) is used as the main ingredient, with pigment added to it. The texture and application are extremely thick and dense, most closely resembling modern lip balms or lipsticks. The extremely emollient nature ...