How to Use mineral oil in a Sentence

mineral oil

noun
  • There’s no parabens, there’s no mineral oil, there’s none of that.
    — Blake Newby, Essence, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Use a mineral oil and apply it to the stain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Use a mineral oil and apply it to the stain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Use a mineral oil and apply it to the stain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Use a mineral oil and apply it to the stain.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Opt for mineral oil for the best results.
    — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Use a lint-free cotton cloth and wipe all surfaces of the board with food grade mineral oil.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The mist is free of parabens, mineral oil, and sulfates and sports a light citrus scent.
    — NBC News, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Use food-safe mineral oil for this step, not vegetable or olive oil, which can turn rancid.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • To increase the life of these beauties, wash them by hand and treat them with mineral oil once in a while.
    — Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2018
  • Protect the cheese board with a coating of food-grade mineral oil or butcher-block cream.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Dec. 2020
  • After use, wipe your tools clean, soak in a bucket filled with sand and a light oil like linseed or mineral oil.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • And finally, rub with a light coat of mineral oil to preserve the finish.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 Jan. 2023
  • So, pushing it down into the mineral oil, the light didn't refract or reflect off of the rod.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Soapstone is porous and must be sealed with mineral oil to reduce staining.
    — Joe Lindsey, Popular Mechanics, 9 May 2019
  • Use the climbing rope, rubber sheets and mineral oil to upgrade your rumpus.
    — Pat Myers, Washington Post, 12 May 2022
  • Using a pipette or a dropper, apply five drops (about ¼ teaspoon) of mineral oil at the tip of each corn ear.
    — oregonlive, 9 July 2023
  • The function of mineral oil is to lock in water—and anything else that is underneath it on your skin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022
  • After cleaning, apply a small amount of olive oil or mineral oil to the surface using a clean cloth.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • After drying, apply a very light layer of mineral oil over the blade to prevent rust.
    — Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
  • To keep pristine copper brighter longer, wipe the clean surface down with baby oil or some other mineral oil.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 14 Jan. 2020
  • The warm bronze shade complements deeper skin tones, while sweet almond oil and mineral oil impart a healthy sheen.
    — ELLE, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Killing the eggs or just hatched larvae Apply mineral oil on the silks five to seven days after the silk emerges.
    — oregonlive, 9 July 2023
  • This product is free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 May 2022
  • If yours, however, isn’t sealed, an application of mineral oil is the best bet.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Using a clean towel, apply a generous amount of food-safe mineral oil to the concave side.
    — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Next, dip your soft cloth into a little mineral oil (like olive oil or coconut oil) and, again, wipe in the direction of the grain.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Depending on how much use the board gets, wipe the board down occassionally with fresh mineral oil.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Moore first mixes special powdered paint with mineral oil to depict her subjects on the smooth surface.
    — Sarah Bonnette, NOLA.com, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Most natural stone counters should be sealed at least once a year to protect them, while butcher block and soapstone can be shined up with mineral oil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025

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