WOOD CONDITIONER FOR STAINING – Ideal for all soft or hard woods, Minwax Pre-Stain Clear Conditioner penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of water-based wood stains and helps control the effect of grain raising. WATER-BASED FORMULA – The water-based formula of the pre-stain conditioner makes for an easy clean-up with just soap and water. EASY TO APPLY – Easily apply the water-based wood conditioner using a cloth or brush to prevent streaking and blotching and ensure a beautiful, even stain for all water-based stains. QUICK DRYING – The Minwax stain prep wood conditioner only needs to 1-5 minutes to penetrate and condition wood. After 15-30, simply sand the wood and get ready to stain your wood project! A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care projects. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need.