With its degreasing power or its role as stain removal, White-Spirit has everything a perfect product. Ideal for removing the traces of paint on the brushes, but also for cleaning the sinks, he nevertheless claims to take some precautions because of his toxicity. Advice.
White-Spirit is actually mineral essence that we obtain after distillation of oil. This colorless product is particularly effective as a solvent, and is therefore not to be classified among ecological productions. Be careful anyway because it is harmful to health and flammable. Before using it, just as a precaution, it is important to protect your hands and avoid inhaling the vapors. You have to be vigilant and thus make sure not to put, neither his skin or his eyes directly in contact with the product. Obviously, it should not be stored within reach of children. We give you some of the ways to exploit it for theHome maintenance.
Here is a particularly useful product for Remove traces of paint and varnish. After the use of painting, brushes and other application tools are often difficult to clean. In order to give them an appearance worthy of the name, you have to bring a little white-spirit that is poured into a pot and dip the end of the brushes used. You have to leave them long enough for the product to have an effect. After washing with water, the brushes’ hairs will regain their original appearance. Her Detaching action Also works on leather, imitation leather, carpets, lino, suede and wood …
What to clean with White-Spirit?
You should know that this product is very effective for clean the sinks. It is used just as well to restore brilliance to normal iron, as well as white iron. To take care of its bathroom, the White-Spirit is very effective. THE Baths and dirty sinks will find a new appearance with a little White-Spirit applied to a humidified cloth. Then just rinse everything with a sponge soaked in soapy water and then with clear water. We clean it one last time and voila to get rid of the unsightly traces.
When mixed with glycerophtalic white paint, White-Spirit has a very powerful power to give a slightly lighter appearance to raw wood. It is also an excellent product for give a patina to a piece of furniture. For a homogeneous distribution of the product, it is applied to the brush. On damaged wood, White-Spirit also makes miracles since it can erase small brands on waxed wood furniture. We have a cotton swab soaked in product for a meticulous application.
Is the White-Spirit toxic?
People who are concerned about the environment will certainly not endure the use of such a product since it is derived from oil. Dangerous for the planet and for humansthe White-Spirit is not the best to use. As mentioned above, it will be imperative to protect your skin and eyes to avoid irritation. You will also take care not to breathe the vapors of the White-Spirit and therefore work in a well-ventilated place.
What are the alternatives to White-Spirit?
Before definitively banish this product, know that there are in a green version. Named “Ecological substitute for White-Spirit”this alternative has the same assets, but is not dangerous for health. There are in a lot of DIY brands, which also market White-Spirit. Its composition, of vegetable origin, is much healthier and will delight ecolos.
Also be aware that natural alternatives allow you to replace the White-Spirit. A Mixture of olive oil and soap will allow for example to overcome traces of paint on the skin or on the brushes.
Where to buy White-Spirit?
To buy White-Spirit, you can go directly to the DIY brands. Castorama, Leroy Merlin or Bricomarché market. On certain households or DIY of supermarkets are also found.
What is the price of White-Spirit?
To appropriate White-Spirit, you have to count on average 4 euros for one liter bottle. However, there are more economical cans containing up to 5 liters of product.
