How To Remove Fingernail Polish From Carpet

June 20, 2015 · Abishai Joseph

Nothing is worse than having your beautiful, spotless rug ruined by fingernail polish. It stands out like a sore thumb, and is seemingly impossible to remove. If you've ever found yourself in this predicament, here is the solution.

What you will need
  • Acetone (fingernail polish remover will work, as it has acetone in it)
  • A few clean, dry towels
  • SpotterĀ (spot remover)

1. Ā Saturate a clean, dry towel with acetone.
2. Ā Pat the stain with an acetoneĀ saturated towel to apply the acetone. Ā Be sure to work from the outside of the stain towards the middle. Ā By starting the cleaning process at the edge the stain, you will prevent making the stain any bigger than it already is. Ā Also, do not pour the acetone directly on the stain. Ā It may damage the underlying padding, and make the stain spread as well.
3. Ā Take a dry section of the towel (or a 2nd towel), and extract the nail polish and acetone by firmly pressing down on the stain.
4. Ā After the stain is no longer visible, take another completely dry towel, and press down firmly onĀ the wet spot to remove as much residue as possible.
5. Ā Spray the area with an all purpose spotter, such as Vinex and saturate the wet spot. This will remove any remaining residue. Ā Again, firmly pat the wet spot until it's dry.
6. Ā Let the area air dry for a few hours

No longer will you have to live with an unsightly Wet nĀ Wild stain in your investment. Follow these 6 simple steps to restore your rug back to its original state.

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