Originally Posted by
TomCrump
It's probably less dangerous, too.
Rags, soaked with linseed oil, can spontaneously combust. I've seen it happen.
I've been doing hardwood floors for over 16 years... We've caught our garbage dumpster on fire a few times over the years due to stain rags and polyurethane dust. The first time they gave us a pass, subsequent fires cost us $250 by the trash company and who knows how much if the fire department shows up. It's a real problem that some don't believe in. All it takes is a small rag soaked in oil and about 80-90F air temp and it can start to smolder.