In this article, we will tell you how to remove nail polish from carpet? Removing spilled nail polish from the carpet fibers can be very time consuming and frustrating. The amount of cleaning required mainly depends on two things. First, it depends on the amount of nail polish spilled and secondly, it depends on the fibers of your carpet. You will need to spend more time in removing large stains and you will also need to keep your cool. No matter what size of stain your carpet has, the process of removing remains the same. Below we have listed some steps to remove nail polish from carpet. Follow the steps properly to get positive result.
Methods to Remove Nail Polish From Carpet
There are two different approaches to do this task. First method is for the freshly spilled and second method is for the dried nail polish stain.
1.) Steps to Remove Nail Polish from Carpet (Freshly Spilled)
Things You Need:
- Hairspray
- Rubbing alcohol
- Nail polish remover (with or without acetone)
- Soft cloths
- Water
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Carpet cleaner
Directions to Remove Fresh Spills:
Steps to Follow:
- Fresh spills are the easiest to get rid of. It is most likely to get removed from the carpet.
- If a nail polish spill occurs, try to keep the area moist. This will help in making the process of removing easier.
- Take an old, soft cloth and try to blot up as much of the spill as you can. Keep changing to a fresh part of the cloth to avoid spreading the stain. Blot the area with water to keep the stain moist.
- Now take another soft cloth and add a few drops of nail polish remover on it. Before applying it on the concerned area it is suggested that you do a small test. Apply it on some hidden area to make sure that the nail polish remover doesn’t fade your carpet. Remember to keep the stain wet using water while you are doing this test.
- If the tested area is fine, then moisten the cloth with a few drops of nail polish remover and blot it onto the stain of your carpet. You will find that the nail polish is getting transferred to the cloth.
- Keep changing the cloth frequently and blot continuously until the stain is completely removed.
- Hair spray (which contains alcohol) or rubbing alcohol can also be used to remove nail polish from carpet.
- If your carpet is white or light in color, you can also use hydrogen peroxide.
- Once the stain is completely removed, clean the area using water and a mild soap or carpet shampoo to get rid of any remaining residue.
- Finally, rinse by blotting carefully using a moistened cloth.
- Try to soak as much moisture as possible.
- Let the area to get air dry completely.
2.) Steps to Remove Nail Polish from Carpet (Dried Spills)
Things You Need:
- Nail polish remover (with or without acetone)
- Soft cloths
- Rubbing alcohol
- Water
- Carpet shampoo
- Old toothbrush
Directions to Clean Up Dried Spills:
Steps to Follow:
- Removing dried spills is more challenging as the nail polish and color get settled on the fibers of the carpet. Removing them will loosen the bond with the fiber and will need to be cleaned away.
- Start the process by moistening the area using water.
- Once you have moistened the area with water, take some nail polish remover with rubbing alcohol and apply.
- Using an old, small brush, like a toothbrush, gently brush the fibers. Start working from the bottom and move toward the top. The brush will help loosening the paint from the carpet. Pay close attention to the carpet while scrubbing. Scrubbing aggressively may damage the carpet fibers.
- Now vacuum the area to remove any loosened polish.
- You may also pick some of the larger pieces out using your fingers.
- Repeat the process until the stain is completely removed.
- Rinse the area with carpet shampoo to get rid of any remaining polish remover and let it get air dry completely.
