Removing Dried Nail Polish From Leather
If you spill nail polish on your leather sofa or other leather item, it's imperative to remove the polish before the stain dries. If the polish does dry, it becomes more difficult, but not impossible, to remove. There's a do-it-yourself stain-removal method for nail polish that's effective on leather. This stain-removal method is free of harsh chemicals and uses just a few common household items. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dull butter knife
- Art gum eraser
- Emery board
- 1/4 Cup liquid dish detergent
- Small mixing bowl
- 1/8 Cup water
- Spoon
- Clean sponge
- Lint-free rag
Instructions
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Scrape any excess nail polish away from the leather. Use a dull butter knife, and be sure to use gentle motions.
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Rub an art gum eraser across the dried nail polish stain several times. This should remove the polish. If small traces remain, use an emery board to lightly buff the polish from the leather.
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Pour 1/4 cup liquid dish detergent into a small bowl.
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Add 1/8 cup water into the small bowl.
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Stir the mixture, using a spoon, until it forms a thick foam.
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Use a clean sponge to apply the foam to the erased/buffed area.
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Blot the area with the sponge to remove any eraser or emery board residue.
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Wipe the area clean with a lint-free rag.
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Tips & Warnings
A soft, clean rag may be substituted for the sponge.
Don't use acetone on your leather. Using an acetone-based nail polish remover may cause discoloration.
