Can You Get Nail Polish Out of Clothes?
Accidentally spilling nail polish on clothing can be a nightmare. All hope is not lost however; there are a few tricks that may save your favorite shirt.
How to Remove Nail Polish from Clothes
The best method for removing nail polish from fabric depends on the type of fabric.
Removing Nail Polish from Cotton or Synthetic Fibers:
- Target the nail polish stain with a cotton swab or paper towel dipped in rubbing alcohol.
- Gently blot the affected area, trying to lift off as much of the spilled nail polish as possible.
- Put the affected fabric in a bowl of warm water and mix in a few drops of laundry detergent.
- Scrub the stained area with the mixture and the last of the nail polish should come out.
- Rinse the fabric with warm water until all of the detergent has been washed away.
- Launder as usual using warm water.
Removing Nail Polish from Silk, Wool, or Cashmere:
- Dip a white cloth in rubbing alcohol.
- Gently blot the fabric in order to lift off as much of the spilled nail polish as possible.
- Mix a teaspoon of dishwashing detergent with a cup of warm water, blend them together until you get a soapy solution.
- Apply the soapy solution to the stain using a cloth, using a cotton swab to target the stain.
- Rinse the fabric with warm water until all of the detergent has been washed away.
- Launder as usual using warm water.
Preventing Nail Polish from Staining Your Clothes
The most effective way to prevent nail polish from staining is to act quickly when it spills.
No matter the fabric, the most important thing to remember is to never rub vigorously, always blot the fabric gently instead.
When it comes to preventing future nail polish disasters, some people prefer to wear an apron or use old newspaper underneath their hands while painting their nails.
Conclusion
As long as you act quickly and use the right kind of cleaners, you should be able to get nail polish out of your clothes. Be sure to test any cleaning solution on a small, hidden spot of the fabric first to make sure it won’t damage the fabric.