How To Remove Nail Polish From Clothes And Remove Stains From Various Surfaces

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

How to remove nail polish from clothes and surfaces

All of us from time to time are faced with the problem of the appearance of various stains on clothes, furniture or other household surfaces. Some contaminants are easy to get rid of, while others can cause anxiety and a lot of questions. So, with one awkward movement, a stain from nail polish can appear on the clothes or furniture of home manicure lovers. What can be done so that things and various surfaces are not hopelessly damaged?

Content

• 1 Nail polish remover
• 2 Tips for getting rid of stains

• 3 Methods for cleaning clothes

  • 3.1 Removing varnish from natural fabrics
  • 3.2 Getting rid of stains on white things
  • 3.3 Removing varnish from delicate and synthetic fabrics
  • 3.4 Removing old stain
  • 3.5 Video: removing nail polish from clothes
• 4 Removing stains from furniture, floors and carpet
• 5 Cleaning the brush from varnish
• 6 Reviews

Nail polish removers

Depending on the composition of the material to be cleaned, we choose a product:

• acetone is suitable for cleaning natural fabrics (such as cotton, silk, linen);
• hydrogen peroxide is used to clean light-colored clothes, and delicate ones are also possible;
• bleach is used to remove stains from white natural fabrics;
• glycerin is suitable for cleaning light-colored clothes from shiny varnish;
• gasoline, acetone-free nail polish remover, as well as turpentine, ammonia and vegetable oil are used to remove stains from delicate and synthetic fabrics.

Home manicure may result in a stain on the product

Tips for getting rid of stains

There are a number of tips to follow when dealing with a blemish problem:

• It is necessary to wash the product only after removing the dirt. Otherwise, the wet varnish may run out and the stain size will increase. After that, even dry cleaning will not be able to return the original look to the product.
• Before you start removing traces of varnish from a thing using any means, it is necessary to establish the type of material from which it is made.
• Before use, test the substance used to remove contamination on an inconspicuous part of the garment (ideally on the inner seam to ensure that the fabric does not fade, discolor or change its texture).
• Do not use acetic and citric acid to remove varnish. The result of their aggressive effect on tissues can be a change in their color and destruction of the structure.
• Handle solvents and bleaches in a well-ventilated area. To protect the skin of your hands, you need to use household gloves.
• The described methods can be used to remove gel polish.
• If the soiled item is expensive, you should seek the help of a dry cleaner.

Cleaning methods for clothes

Any fresh stain is much easier to clean than old ones. Therefore, it is necessary to get rid of it before the varnish is completely dry. To do this, it is best to use a cotton pad, cotton swab, or tissue. The stain should be treated with point movements from the periphery to the center, so as not to increase its volume.

Remove varnish from the surface of the fabric before it dries.

Removing varnish from natural fabrics

The most common and effective way to remove varnish from natural fabrics is acetone. To use it, you must be guided by the following algorithm:

1. We spread the stained thing on the surface, placing a white cloth or paper napkin under it.
2. With a cotton pad soaked in acetone, we process the area with the remains of the varnish.
3. As the dirt is absorbed, we change the cotton wool device to a clean one - we repeat the operation until the stain is removed.
4. At the end of the procedure, we wash the product in the usual way.

If you don't have acetone on hand, use a nail polish remover

Often, after using acetone, streaks remain on the fabric. Purified gasoline, which can be purchased at any hardware or hardware store, will help to remove them. To use it, it is enough to be guided by the following procedure:

1. We moisten a cotton pad with gasoline and wipe the stained area from the solvent.
2. Sprinkle the stain with crushed chalk (you can use children's powder or talcum powder) and leave the item for half an hour to absorb the product.
3. At the end of the procedure, we wash the product and dry it with air access to weather the smell of gasoline.

Refined gasoline removes stains from fabrics after thinner application

Acetone can successfully replace the White spirit solvent, which is used by many owners. It is used to dilute oil paints, enamels and varnishes.

Getting rid of stains on white things

White products can be cleaned by the bleach at home. This requires:

1. Place a drop of bleach on the dirt.
2. Leave for half an hour for the agent to act.

3. Wash the garment in the usual way and dry it with fresh air to remove the smell of the substance.

   

   Chlorine bleach can help fade nail polish stains on natural fabrics

Glycerin will cope with a stain on light-colored clothes from shiny varnish containing aluminum powder. To use it, you must be guided by the following algorithm:

1. We heat the bottle with glycerin in water to 40 degrees.
2. Dip a cotton swab into the product and wipe the stain from the edge to the center.
3. We wash the product in the way you are used to.

Glycerin will help in the event that you need to wash gray varnish or one that contains particles of aluminum powder

Removing nail polish from delicate and synthetic fabrics

If a stain appears on a synthetic fabric (or when you cannot determine its composition), use an acetone-free nail polish remover. The way of cleaning things is completely the same as when using acetone. If a greasy stain appears after using the product, wash the product with the addition of liquid dish detergent.

If the fabric is delicate (the thinnest or lacy), to remove the effects of home manicure, use a stain remover made by yourself:

1. Combine turpentine, ammonia and vegetable oil in equal amounts.
2. We distribute the mixture over the contaminated area and wait 15 minutes.
3. We remove the remnants of the composition with a napkin.
4. We erase the product.

This method is also applicable to items made from synthetic fabrics.

One of the most effective remedies for removing various stains is turpentine.

To achieve these goals, you can also be guided by the following procedure:

1. We drip (using a pipette) refined gasoline onto the contaminated area.
2. Sprinkle the edges of the stain with crushed chalk, baby powder or talcum powder to prevent the product from creeping over the fabric.
3. After 10-15 minutes, blot the treated area with a paper napkin without a pattern.
4. We wash the product in the usual way and dry it with fresh air so that the smell of gasoline disappears.

Removing an old stain

Removing old varnish from a thing takes patience and more time. First of all, it is necessary to remove dried particles. If the stained item is heavy, use fine sandpaper or a nail file. Rub the stained area to remove the top coat of varnish.

If the fabric from which the product is made is delicate, then:

1. Put a sheet of white paper on the item to be cleaned with the soiled side down, with which the varnish stain should contact.
2. We iron the product with a heated iron from the wrong side (a layer of varnish will be printed on the paper).
3. Change the sheet to a clean one and repeat the procedure until the paint is removed.
4. After that, we use one of the above methods of cleaning the product from varnish (depending on the type of fabric).

Video: removing nail polish from clothes

Removing stains from furniture, floors and carpet

Often, after home manicure, furniture, floor or carpet are the "victims".

Do not use solvents for cleaning if varnish gets on the furniture. In this case, along with the stain, the protective top layer of the surface can be removed. When faced with such a problem, use a hair spray:

1. We direct the spray from the can to the contaminated area (the spray area should be slightly larger than the spot itself).
2. After a minute, wipe the surface with a cloth. Repeat the procedure if necessary.

This method is also applicable for cleaning the flooring varnish.

Furniture stains can be removed with hairspray

If the stain appears on the tiled floor, use acetone or nail polish remover to remove it:

1. We saturate the disc with the substance and wipe the contaminated area.
2. Thoroughly wash the floor.

Upholstered furniture and carpet can be cleaned with acetone-free nail polish remover:

1. We wet the contamination with the substance.
2. We blot the stain with a paper napkin without a pattern (the dissolved varnish will transfer to it).
3. Add liquid dish detergent to a liter of warm water and beat.
4. We apply the resulting foam with a sponge to upholstery or carpet and three.
5. Blot the stain with a clean soft cloth and repeat the steps (if necessary).
6. After removing the varnish, rinse the treated area with water.

7. We remove moisture as much as possible with a highly absorbent fabric.

   

   If you spill nail polish on carpet, it can take a long time to remove the stain.

An aerosol insect repellent can be an effective assistant in cleaning furniture upholstery from nail polish. To use it:

1. Spray the preparation onto the stain.
2. Using a sponge or brush in a circular motion, brush the area of contamination.
3. We remove the remnants of the product with a damp cloth, rinsing it with water and blotting the treated area.

Before using the described method, test it on an inconspicuous piece of upholstery.

Insect repellent effectively fights nail polish stains

Cleaning the brush from varnish

When applying a variety of patterns to the nails, special manicure brushes are required. After each use, they must be cleaned, otherwise the varnish will dry out and the device will become unusable.

Manicure brushes must be cleaned after each use

Alcohol is considered to be an effective brush cleanser. The way to use it is simple:

1. Apply the product to a sponge or napkin and clean the brush.
2. We rinse the device in a small amount of alcohol poured into the container.
3. Dry the brush with a dry sponge or napkin.

You can also use another way to clean the brush:

1. On the surface of the saucer, mix in equal amounts a few drops of liquid dish detergent and vegetable oil.
2. In the resulting liquid, clean the brush.
3. We rinse it in a container with warm water, to which a few drops of liquid dish detergent have been added.
4. Rinse the brush again with clean water.
5. Dry with a dry sponge or napkin.

Reviews

The problem of getting rid of stains caused by careless application of varnish is solvable. You just need to choose the right product and follow the recommendations for its use. But it is better to be careful when working with nail polish, so that you never apply the knowledge gained in practice.