How to Clean Nail Polish That Spilled on Carpet
Accidents such as spilled nail polish on carpeting sometimes occur. Acting quickly to remove the stain is the best course of action, but you may not have a chance to treat the spill until it has already dried. Whether the stain is fresh or dried, you may have to implement more than one cleaning method to completely remove the nail polish. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dull knife or spoon
- White cloths or paper towels
- 2 tbsp. of acetone nail polish remover
- Bowl
- 1/2 tsp. of mild, clear liquid dish detergent
- Spray bottle filled with water
- 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide
- Small spray bottle
Instructions
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Scrape the liquid or dried material up and away from the carpet fibers with the edge of a spoon or a dull knife and transfer to a paper towel.
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Pour 2 tbsp. of acetone nail polish remover into a bowl. Dip a section of a white cloth into the acetone remover and blot the area of the carpet stained by nail polish. Use another section of the cloth as the section you are using becomes stained with nail polish transfer.
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Mix 1/2 tsp. of mild liquid dish detergent with 1 cup of warm water. Agitate the water with your hands to form suds. Dip a portion of a clean cloth into the soap and water and squeeze lightly so that the cloth is damp, not dripping.
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Blot the area stained by fingernail polish with the damp cloth. As the fingernail polish transfers to the cloth, use a different portion of the cloth for cleaning. Spray the area with water and blot up excess moisture with a dry cloth.
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Put 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide in a small spray bottle. Spray the stained area with the peroxide to dampen it. Leave the peroxide on the area for 30 minutes and then blot dry with a clean, white cloth. Repeat this step as many times as needed to completely remove the stain.
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Tips & Warnings
Use acetone nail polish remover sparingly as it can dissolve latex backing on carpet.
Test the hydrogen peroxide on a hidden area of the carpet to determine if it will affect the carpet dye.
References
- Photo Credit red nail varnish on black image by Azazirov from Fotolia.com
