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Permalink Reply by Dave Corcoran on August 14, 2013 at 23:42

How much white spirit are you talking about?

Are you aware that if its contaminated with paint, all you have to do is put the closed container somewhere it won't be disturbed for a few days, and the paint pigment will all settle out, leaving clear white spirit which can be repeatedly reused.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Morris on August 15, 2013 at 6:10

Thanks for your response Dave. There's about 500mls. It's already been well re-used and no longer settles to give a useful liquid, i.e. it's pretty murky and no longer cleans well.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Corcoran on August 15, 2013 at 9:46

OK, so its got lots of paint oily residue in it. Easiest thing (for a relatively small quantity like that) is to put it somewhere safe, well-ventilated/outdoor, in a fairly wide-mouthed open container (eg jamjar) with an open cap and allow it to evaporate to atmosphere. What's left will solidify and can be disposed of as solid waste. 

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Permalink Reply by Jane Morris on August 15, 2013 at 12:45

Thanks again Dave - I live in an upstairs flat, but I guess I could try that on my balcony!

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Permalink Reply by Dave Corcoran on August 15, 2013 at 13:01

If you're left with oily material that isn't drying, you could add some absorbent material to it, such as sand or cat litter, before disposal. If you're letting it evaporate off, the main thing is that it needs to be well-ventilated and not a living space where you or others would be exposed to fumes in a confined space.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Morris on August 15, 2013 at 13:30

More wise words : ) Yes, I decided I'll probably have to do leave it until I no longer want to keep the balcony door open because of the heat....

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