While nail polish or nail polish can make your hands look better, they can get dirty when you apply them yourself. And if you spill polish on an object, such as a carpet, you can have a hard time removing it. Removing spilled polish on a carpet can be difficult once the stain is dry. However, there are several ways to remove nail polish that is stuck to the carpet even if the spill has been going on for a long time and has dried.
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Method 1 of 3: Cleaning Up New Nail Polish
Step 1. Scoop out the polish with a spoon
New polish spills are easier to clean than nail polish stains that have dried. The trick is to remove as much of the polish as possible from the carpet before the stain dries. If the spill is large, use a spoon to scoop as much of the wet polish off the carpet as possible.
If the spoon is dirty with polish, clean it first before you use it again to scrape the polish off the carpet. This is to prevent the nail polish from spreading
Step 2. Absorb any remaining polish
Once most of the polish has been removed with a spoon, blot up any remaining polish with an unused rag, towel, or cloth. Wrap the cloth around your fingers and apply it to the nail polish stain to absorb it. Do not rub the fabric because the nail polish stains can spread and go deeper into the carpet fibers.
- After you finish absorbing the nail polish, always use another part of the fabric to avoid spreading the stain.
- Keep doing this until the fabric is no longer absorbing the color of the nail polish.
Step 3. Decide which cleaning product you want to use
You can try several different types of cleaners to remove any spilled new polish on the carpet. Do not use bleach and acetone, as this can damage the carpet and discolor it. The most effective ingredient is non-acetone nail polish remover. But you can also try some other ingredients:
- Alcohol
- Hair spray
- Hydrogen peroxide (only for lightweight carpets)
- window cleaner
Step 4. Test the cleaning agent in a small, hidden area
You should test a small area of the carpet before using a new product or cleaner. Dip a cotton swab in nail polish remover or other cleaning agent, then wipe it over the hidden areas of the carpet.
- An ideal hidden place to test cleaning agents is the area of the carpet under the furniture.
- Check again a few minutes later to see if the area under test is discolored or damaged when exposed to the cleaning agent. If the cleaning solution makes the carpet discolored, use another material.
- If the carpet is not damaged or discolored, continue with the polish stain removal process.
Step 5. Remove the stains on the carpet with a cleaner
Dampen a clean rag or cloth with a nail polish remover or cleaner. Apply the cloth to the stain as you would the polish with a dry towel. Move to a clean area of the fabric regularly to prevent the nail polish stain from spreading. Add more nail polish remover to the fabric if necessary, and continue absorbing the polish until the stain is gone.
Do not immediately pour nail polish remover and other cleaning solutions on the carpet because the liquid will seep and damage the protective layer of the carpet
Method 2 of 3: Remove Dried Nail Polish
Step 1. Pry off the dried nail polish
You can use a spoon, knife, or fingers to scrape or pry off as much of the dry nail polish as possible. By scraping off the build-up of nail polish, you can remove the residue more quickly and easily.
You can also trim the surface layer of the polish with scissors, but don't cut too much. Cutting that is too deep or wide can leave a noticeable mark on the carpet
Step 2. Vacuum the stained area
Vacuum up any remaining nail polish stains that are still stuck to the carpet fibers after you have removed them. This makes the surface of the carpet cleaner, making it easier for you to dissolve the polish that stains the carpet.
Suctioning is especially important if you've previously trimmed a layer of nail polish with scissors. Cutting with these scissors keeps carpet debris and nail polish trapped in the carpet fibers
Step 3. Test the cleaning agent on the carpet
The best material for removing nail polish is non-acetone nail polish remover because this product is designed to dissolve nail polish. Dip a cotton swab in the nail polish remover solution, then apply it to a small, hidden area of the carpet. Let the product sit there for 1-2 minutes, then check to see if the carpet is damaged or discolored.
- You can also try other cleaning agents, such as alcohol, hair spray, carpet stain remover, window cleaner, and hydrogen peroxide. Do not use hydrogen peroxide on dark colored carpets as it can change the color.
- Do not use bleach or nail polish remover solutions that contain acetone, as they can stain the carpet and discolour it.
Step 4. Remove the stains on the carpet with a cleaning agent
Dampen a clean cloth or rag with nail polish remover or other cleaning solution. Press the cloth against the nail polish, and rub the cloth over the stained area to loosen and remove the nail polish. Move to a clean area of the cloth to prevent the stain from spreading. If necessary, add more nail polish remover to keep the cloth wet. Keep cleaning the polish until the stain is gone.
- Do not immediately pour the cleaning solution on the carpet because the liquid can damage the protective layer of the carpet.
- Don't rub or rub the polish too hard, as this can cause the stain to sink deeper into the carpet fibers.
- You can also use a small brush (such as a toothbrush) to clean the nail polish. Do not rub too hard or too wide to prevent the stain from spreading.
Method 3 of 3: Finishing the Cleanup
Step 1. Soak up any remaining cleaning solution and polish
If the nail polish is gone, apply and press a clean towel or cloth against the carpet. This will absorb any remaining nail polish and polish remover or remover residue.
You will need to change towels frequently or use a clean part of the towel. Keep pressing on the carpet until any remaining residue is gone and the towel is dry
Step 2. Clean the area with soap
Fill a small bucket with water and 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) of liquid dish soap, laundry detergent, or carpet cleaner. Shake the mixture until the soap dissolves and foams. Dip a clean sponge in soapy water, wring out the excess water, then scrub the carpet to remove any remaining residue.
Rinse the sponge regularly with soapy water, and continue scrubbing the carpet until the smell of the cleaner or polish remover is gone
Step 3. Rinse with water
Fill the bucket with water. Dip a clean sponge in water and squeeze out the excess water. Use the sponge to clean the stained area and remove any remaining soap and cleaning solution.
Rinse the sponge regularly with clean water, and continue cleaning the carpet until all the soap and residue is gone
Step 4. Dry the newly cleaned area of the carpet
Pat the area with a clean towel to absorb any remaining water. Once the carpet starts to dry because the water has been absorbed, place the fan and aim it directly at the wet area of the carpet. Turn on the fan to get some fresh air until the carpet is dry.
