How to Remove Nail Polish From Carpet

I am going to explain to you what you will need to do to get that spilled nail polish out of your carpet without having to replace the entire carpet.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Acetone or nail polish remover.
• Clean white rag for cleaning up stain.
• Quart of warm water.
• Mild detergent.
• White vinegar.
• Vacuum.

1. Decide if you will be using acetone or nail polish remover. Test your solvent of choice on an inconspicuous area of carpet.

2. If carpet passes the test you will then proceed to cleaning the stain.
   Wet your rag with the solution you chose then rub the stain. Let carpet dry.

3. If stain is still there, you will then mix 1 teaspoon mild detergent with an equal amount white vinegar, to 1 quart warm water. With clean white cloth apply to stain. Continue with step 3 until the stain disappears.

4. Let dry, then vacuum.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to remove stain as soon as possible. The longer it sits the harder it is going to be to remove.
• DO NOT use acetone or nail polish remover on acetate carpet fibers.

[lswythe]

on 10/27/2009 Great article! Thanks for sharing

[brownbutterfies]

on 10/27/2009 its that easy kool

[ese823]

on 10/27/2009 Good article 5*

[tracysmith159]

on 5/28/2009 Good article on how to remove nail polish. I hope I won't ever have to but it good to know just in case.

[brainfd]

on 5/28/2009 I will have to try this in my daughter's bedroom. Thank you