How to Remove Nail Polish From Berber Carpet

Don't worry if this spill reaches your carpet--it can be removed.

There's nothing like the moment the bottle of nail polish tips over. Everything seems to move in slow motion. The panic can be paralyzing, especially if the spill reaches your Berber carpet. There's really no need to panic, though. With quick attention, the correct ingredients, and a little bit of elbow grease, it is possible to remove nail polish from your carpet.

Things You'll Need

• Spoon
• Non-acetone nail polish remover
• Clean, white cloth
• Liquid dish soap
• Thick towel

Instructions

1. Scoop up any excess nail polish that is pooled on the carpet with a spoon. Excess polish can end up getting rubbed under the loops of the Berber carpet during the cleaning process, creating a more difficult stain.

2. Apply non-acetone nail polish remover to the stain and blot it with a clean, white cloth. Do not rub the stain, as you could drive it deeper into the loops of the Berber carpet.

3. Mix a drop or two of liquid dish soap with a 2 or 3 cups of warm water. Saturate a clean cloth with the soapy mixture and blot the stained area. Rinse the cloth and continue blotting until the stain is completely removed.

4. Rinse the area with cold water. Blot up as much of the water as possible with a thick towel and allow the rest to air dry.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Stain Buster - Nail Polish Remover
• Wolfe Flooring: Home Remedy to Get Out Nail Polish Stain
• How To Clean Carpet: Berber