How to Get Nail Polish out of Carpet
Did you spill a little nail polish on your carpet when you were painting your toes? With these simple tips, nobody will know what happened.
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No matter what you spilled on your clothes or furnishings, we can tell you how to get it out.
You Will Need
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton balls
- Soap
- Water
- Sponge
- Spray bottle
- Plastic knife
- Hydrogen peroxide
Steps
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Step 1
Blot the area
Blot the nail polish with a paper towel.
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Step 2
Put nail polish remover on stain
Put nail polish remover on a cotton ball or paper towel and blot the stain again.
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If the nail polish remover contains acetone, test a small area of your carpet first.
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Step 3
Wash with soap and water
Wash the area with soap and water once the stain is gone.
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Step 4
Get old stains out
Get dried stains out of the carpet by first spraying the area with water.
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Never use bleach on carpets.
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Step 5
Use a plastic knife
Use a plastic knife to scrap the polish out of the carpet.
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Step 6
Put hydrogen peroxide on stain
Put hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball and dab it on the stain.
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Step 7
Let it sit
Let it sit for 30 minutes. Keep applying until the stain is gone.
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In 1992, two inventors in New York City patented a nail polish that dries in less than a minute and is tough enough to be worn for two or three days.
