How to Get Rid of Stained Nails From Nail Polish
A home manicure is a quick and easy pick-me-up. I mean, who doesn't love having freshly painted nails? But nail polish is designed to stay put, so if the worst happens and you accidentally spill some, it can be a bit of a disaster.
So, if your relaxing pamper session has turned into a frantic dash to stop a stain, don't panic! The GHI guide to removing nail polish stains has you covered...
Take note
If the nail polish has dried-on clothing, we hate to break it to you, but it'll be virtually impossible to get out with any home treatment. Take the item to a dry-cleaner, who might be able to help. If the spill is tiny though, and you act instantly, you may be in with a chance. Good luck!
General directions for removing nail polish stains
For small spills, immediately dab the area with a cotton bud that has been very slightly dampened with nail polish remover. For larger spills dab with a lint free cloth that's been dampened with nail polish remover. Repeat until no more colour comes off. Follow the directions below for specific fabrics. Do not use nail polish remover on acetate fabric.
Removing nail polish stains from...
1) Washable fabrics
Once you have removed as much of the stain as possible using nail polish remover. Launder according to fabric type. Any remaining stain may be removable by treating the stain with an oxygen based bleaching product such as Vanish or for gentle fabrics try Ace Gentle Stain Remover. Check the care label first and test for colour fastness.
2) Carpet
Follow the general directions above to remove the stain with nail polish remover. If traces remain, follow by treating with a good quality carpet stain removal spray such as HG Stain Spray following the directions on the bottle (but always test first in an inconspicuous area).
If any further traces remain or if any nail polish has dried on to the carpet, you may be able to remove it by snipping off the tips of the carpet tufts in the affected area with some small sharp scissors, but this is a last resort.
3) Hard surfaces
Moisten a white paper towel with nail polish remover and gently dab over the stain until it is removed. Wipe over with a clean damp cloth and polish dry. Be careful on painted or varnished wood or very delicate surfaces as the polish remover is likely to damage the finish - test on an inconspicuous area first.
Dried-on nail polish stains
Try using tweezers to gently pick off dried flakes on fabric. On hard surfaces, it may scrape off with a metal scraper (but this is not advisable on very delicate surfaces).
Must-have stain removers
Dri Pak Bicarbonate of Soda x2
White Spirit Solvent 750ml
Grass and mud stain remover
Grease and oil stain remover
Carpet Stain Remover, 650ml
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How to Get Rid of Stained Nails From Nail Polish
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