Putting on nail polish is something that every female on earth loves to do. Apart from beautifying the nails, it also helps strengthen the same. If you apply nail polish, whether frequently or an occasional basis, you must have witnessed the event of spilled nail polish, on furniture, clothing or flooring. How much care you might take while applying nail paint, spilling accidents do happen. At such times, if you are equipped with stain removal information beforehand, you will be able to avoid ending up with soiled fabrics. In case you want to know how to remove nail polish stains from carpet, clothes or upholstery, the information provided below will come handy.
Nail Polish Stain Removal
Carpet & Upholstery
- Soak the stained area with 100 percent acetone or nail polish remover.
- Keep a towel over the stain and press hard. This will transfer the stain, from the carpet, to the towel.
- Mix 1 tablespoon liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups warm water.
- With the help of a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.
- Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
- Repeat the steps if the stain persists.
- Finally, sponge the stained area with cold water and blot dry.
Clothes
- Take a cotton ball and dip it in acetone or nail polish remover.
- Slightly rub the acetone-dipped cotton over the stain.
- After you feel that the stain has been removed considerably, use a pre-wash stain remover on the stained area.
- Finally, wash the fabric and air dry.
