How to Use spot test in a Sentence

spot test

noun
  • To avoid wasting time with the wrong approach, do a spot test.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Perform a spot test with your steam cleaner to be sure no damage occurs.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Ohio State will have its top spot tested this week when Oklahoma comes to town.
    — Ryan Ginn, ajc, 3 Sep. 2017
  • To make sure your cleaning products and method are a match with the material, spot test them first.
    — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 2 Jan. 2018
  • The official test for cold urticaria, as with many other allergies, is a spot test on the skin.
    — Leah Froats, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Just make sure to read the dilution instructions when measuring out the soap and spot test, too.
    — Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
  • To do a spot test, simply apply a small amount to the back of the wrist once a day for a few days and wait five to six days for a reaction.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 12 July 2023
  • Then do a spot test in a small, unobtrusive location to make sure the spray won’t damage the fabric.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2023
  • When in doubt, spot test an inconspicuous area first to ensure the spray won't damage the surface.
    — Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
  • No matter the finish, always spot test your walls first to be sure they won’t be damaged by water or the cleaning solution.
    — Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Wash fabric items in cold water with a gentle cleanser (do a spot test first), and use saddle soap and a proper conditioner to clean leather belts.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • To avoid damage, always perform a colorfastness spot test to check that the acid is safe to use, and do not allow acids to dwell overly long on fabrics.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Before ever using a carpet cleaner, perform a spot test to ensure the chemicals won’t affect the dyes.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Note that bleach may cause discoloration on certain fabrics, so spot test an inconspicuous place before using.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Note that bleach may cause discoloration on certain fabrics, so spot test an inconspicuous place before using.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The teams then re-enter the chamber to inspect the masks and conduct spot tests for harmful levels of residual hydrogen peroxide.
    — Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020
  • While there are still some people using this now-classic Nintendo hardware online, spot tests suggest that the player numbers aren't huge these days.
    — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Always spot test before cleaning with wood ash to avoid accidentally damaging surfaces.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
  • After conducting a spot test in an inconspicuous area of your deck, spray the product liberally onto your wooden deck.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Not all will react the same depending on durability, so proceed with caution and —as always—spot test in an inconspicuous area first.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
  • The on-the-spot test is in addition to the requirement of proof of a negative coronavirus test a maximum of 72 hours before arrival.
    — Elena Becatoros, Star Tribune, 19 Nov. 2020
  • That’s the official line from Facebook after the company was spotted testing the new feature on some people’s accounts on Thursday.
    — David Meyer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Qualified practitioners typically conduct a spot test to assess how the skin reacts to the laser and to select the appropriate settings.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
  • No reliable on-the-spot test for marijuana intoxication exists.
    — Ethan Siegel and Alex Berezow, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2017
  • Always do a spot test first Though most of the cleaners recommended in this article are gentle, there is always a chance that a cleaning product could damage the color or texture of your luggage.
    — Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Before cleaning a headboard for the first time, or when using a new product, spot test for colorfastness and other damage on an inconspicuous place, like a seam allowance or the backside of the headboard.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
  • The label directions are also checked for clarity and for inclusion of safety precautions, spot test recommendations and first aid instructions.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
  • Everyone's skin responds differently to products and stressors, so go slow and spot test any new, potentially irritating ingredients.
    — Medea Giordano, Wired, 23 Aug. 2020
  • Always spot test in an inconspicuous area before tackling a larger surface, and avoid using detergent on delicate natural stone, hardwood, unfinished wood and glass.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
  • In March, the city of West Palm Beach fired its deputy chief of information technology after testing positive for marijuana during a spot test.
    — Alyssa Feliciano and April Rubin, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Apr. 2021

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