Removing silicone damping fluid


I spilled some silicone damping fluid from my tone arm onto part of my turntable. What is the safety way to remove it?  The web says mineral spirits, but I thought I would ask first. 
Thank you. 

chayro

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"Mineral spirits" is also mentioned in the owners pamphlet for the Townshend Audio Rock turntable (which employs silicon damping fluid in a trough for the arm/pickup) as the fluid to use for cleanup in case of spillage. Mineral spirits is a special version of petroleum-derived organic solvents, similar to naphtha and paint thinner, but free of some additives found in those chemicals. Other substitutes are denatured alcohol, acetone, and turpentine. Another interesting alternative is Orange Oil Natural Citrus Solvent.