Have you just spilled your neon pink nail polish on the lush carpet? The sight of a huge blot of nail polish can send anyone a frenzy mode – But here’s good news – Your expensive carpet is salvageable!
While a bright coloured nail polish instantly seeps in the intricate fabric of the carpet, it’s crucial to act immediately, before it dries. Fortunately, there are a plethora of products, some of which can be easily found in your house that can do the trick!
Here, we’ll see how to get the nail polish stains out and make sure that the unpleasant smear on your carpet vanishes!
Quickly Available Products that Removes Nail Polish from Carpet
Before you begin with the DIY stain removing task, it’s essential to know which products can remove the nail polish without ruining your carpet.
Note: These products aren’t always foolproof, and so, we recommend to test these products on an unnoticeable part on the carpet first.
Here’s a list of some everyday household items that can effectively remove nail polish from carpets:
1.(Non-Acetone) Nail Polish Remover – Nail polish remover works wonder, as long as it does not contain any acetone. Using nail polish remover containing acetone can cause discolourisation.
2. Rubbing Alcohol/Hairspray – Products containing alcohol does a great job in diffusing the nail polish marks from the carpet.
3. Carpet Stain Remover – This is a niche product to have in the house; however, if you have it, it comes in handy!
4. Window Cleaning Solutions – Sounds odd, but window cleaner does a fantastic job in breaking down the (stubborn) nail polish stains.
How to Remove Nail Polish from Carpet?
1. Try to remove the stain manually as soon as possible. Gather as much of wet nail polish as you can with your hands and fingers, so that doesn’t cause irreparable damage.
2. Use a clean cloth (preferably towel) to dab the stain lightly. Repeat the process until no more colour is coming off of the spot. Make sure you tread the stain carefully, so you do not end up rubbing the stain deeper into the carpet.
3. Pour a little amount of your cleaning product onto a clean cloth and wipe out the nail polish stain. Just dab the stain and don’t try to scrub it as you don’t want to spread the wet stain inadvertently. Repeat the exercise until there’s no more colour coming off.
4. Take some warm water and wash the spot. Take a sponge and fill the bowl with warm water. Now add a small amount of dishwashing liquid and scrub the carpet thoroughly and rinse properly. Repeat the process until your carpet is clean.
5. Ensure you clean the carpet thoroughly to rinse off the cleaning material. Soak the extra water using paper towels and dry the spot using a fan.
These cleaning tips come in handy only in case of an emergency. Remember, it essential to get your carpet cleaned professionally, at least twice a year to keep it hygienic, healthy and soft.
