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What is the best way to clean alabaster doves?

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Use a soft brush to remove any dust or loose dirt from the doves. Then, dip a soft-bristled brush into a mixture of warm water and dish soap, using it to gently scrub the surface of the alabaster doves. To finish up, rinse them off with water and pat them dry with a clean cloth.

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How do I get nicotine from tobacco off from alabaster/marble?

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Soaking a cloth in vinegar should help this situation. Lay the cloth over the mark for several hours, then clean off the area with a wet cloth. If needed, repeat this for 2 - 3 days and it should gradually remove the mark.

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What is white spirit?

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White spirit is also known as mineral spirits, or paint thinner. It's often used in painting and decorating.

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How do I restore the luster of alabaster that was scrubbed?

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Alabaster is often polished to a high sheen using carnauba wax. If the alabaster is just dull, some carnauba wax, a soft lint-free rag and some elbow grease is all you need. For more damaged surfaces, it's possible to use some very fine sandpaper (400, 800 or 1000 grit) to smooth the surface with minimal loss, then re-wax the entire piece.

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How do I polish alabaster?

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Most alabaster is polished with carnauba wax and soft lint-free cloth. A high-quality paste-type car wax (Turtlewax, Meguiar's, etc.) can also be used. Test polish on a hidden area prior to polishing the entire piece.

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