How to Remove Nail Polish From Leather

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So many women start to paint their nails on their leather sofas and think, "I won't spill it." Of course, it gets spilled either on their clothes or on their couch. Removing nail polish from leather can be tricky and time consuming. Just follow these simple instructions.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Paper towels
Rubbing alcohol
Acetone

Step1

Dab off, don't rub, most of the nail polish using a paper towel. Then test the leather for colorfastness. This will help you determine if the leather can withstand the chemicals needed to clean it. Take some acetone and dab an area of the leather that cannot be seen or is inconspicuous. Acetone is a non-oily fingernail polish remover. Wait a few minutes to make sure the leather does not change color.

Step2

If the leather can withstand the acetone, dab the affected area with small amounts of the acetone using a paper towel. Keep dabbing until no more nail polish is coming up on your paper towel. If the acetone damages the leather you can try using rubbing alcohol. Be sure to test the alcohol first before using. Use the same method of dabbing.

Step3

If neither one of these methods work on your leather, contact a leather professional. They have access to more chemicals and should be able to remove the stain.

Tips & Warnings

Be sure to test the leather before trying any of these chemicals. If not tested, the leather could be damaged beyond repair.

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EmmaLou said

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on 10/8/2008 I spilled RED nail polish on our WHITE leather sofa, I thought it was all over, but the rubbing alchohol took it out, with out damaging the leather. Thanks for the tip!!!