Take up a dry cloth rag, mineral spirits, gloves, and a disposable garbage bag and follow these instructions: This is a significantly less toxic option than mineral spirits, and you don’t need to use a mask when working. Some options you can consider include:
Sweet woods leaf wraps
Wood and weather drum shop
Beach wood wall art
More than just a paint thinner... Mineral spirits, Cleaning wood
This is a type of ethanol that can be used for everything from camping stove fuel to a wood cleaning.
Open the windows to improve ventilation.