How to Clean Fingernail Polish From Carpet

Fingernail polish landing on the carpet rather than on your nails might seem like a manicure disaster. But before you start cutting out the stain with your cuticle scissors, try this simple homespun solution.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Dry Cleaning Fluid
• Ammonia
• Soft Dry Cloth
• non bleach, non alkaline mild detergent

1. Pour dry cleaning fluid over the stain.
2. Blot with a dry, white cloth.
3. Apply a small amount of mild liquid detergent to the stain.
4. Blot again with the cloth.
5. Flood the stain with water.
6. Blot again with the cloth.
7. Pour a small amount of ammonia on the stain.
8. Blot again.
9. Apply a little more liquid detergent to the stain.
10. Blot again.
11. Flood the area with water.
12. Blot one last time.

Tips & Warnings

• Dry cleaning fluid can be purchased at a home supply store or a dry cleaners.
• Always test the cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous area of the carpet before applying them to a large area.
• Use a white cloth rather than a colored one to prevent any dyes from coming off on the carpet.
• As you blot, keep turning the cloth so that you are using a clean, dry section to pick up the stain and the cleaning fluids from the carpet. Don't rub.
• If using a brush to help clean the stain, always brush from the outer edges of the spill inward to prevent the stain from spreading.
• Do not use nail-polish remover as it may bleach the carpet.

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