Probably, many girls are familiar with the situation when they spilled an unclosed jar of nail polish on their favorite things. A bottle cap that is not completely screwed on when thrown into a bag can also cause stubborn stains to appear. How to deal with this trouble? It is known that removing nail polish from clothes is not an easy task. Dry cleaning professionals can get rid of such stains on a product, but not everyone can afford their services.
In this article we will talk about how you can remove nail polish from clothes at home. You don't need expensive store-bought products for this.
Fresh nail polish stains can be easily removed even after the first wash; the main thing is to properly wash the stained area of clothing
Does nail polish come off from clothes?
In order to get rid of the stain, it is necessary to take measures immediately, because... Such stains can become deeply embedded in the fabric and it may not be possible to clean the clothes.
- The simplest and most common method by which you can get rid of nail polish on clothes is cleaning with acetone. But first, it is better to blot the fabric from excess varnish with a cotton swab, in case varnish has been spilled on the fabric. The main thing is not to rub the dirt, but just get it wet!
- Acetone should be dropped onto a cloth and lightly rubbed. If the stain does not disappear, you should use gasoline, which is used to remove stains from ordinary paint or varnish. After these procedures it is better to wash.
- You can also use White Spirit to clean damaged clothes. Using a sponge or cotton wool soaked in liquid, lightly blot and leave for a while. Next, wash the stain with laundry soap or bleach.
Hair fixation spray
If you have stained a synthetic product, you can try to remove it from clothing with ordinary hairspray. The higher the degree of fixation of the product, the better. You need to treat dirt with a toothbrush:
- Spray hairspray on an old or newly purchased toothbrush.
- Treat the area of fabric with the stain with styling product, trying to work in a circular motion from the edges of the mark to its center.
- After this, wipe the cleaned area well with a wet sponge and rinse the item under running water to remove all remaining styling product and nail polish.
Get rid of varnish marks from snow-white things
If, after a manicure, undried polish stains your favorite white T-shirt, or if it spills during a manicure, then you should immediately take measures to clean the clothes.
White fabric is very demanding when it comes to choosing cleaning products, because... the spots on it are the most noticeable. And it is better to use special modern products, or turn to dry cleaning services. But you definitely shouldn’t use acetone or alcohol, this can completely ruin the light fabric.
If you don’t have the necessary funds at hand, you can use the following substances:
- Hydrogen peroxide. Apply using a cloth and lightly rub the stain
- Regular bleach. Pour onto the stain and leave for 40 minutes.
- White spirit paint thinner. Apply a large amount to the stain and leave to dissolve for at least 15 minutes.
After each cleaning method using various solvents or cleaning agents, it is imperative to wash the fabric in a washing machine or by hand, in the mode and at the temperature that are suitable specifically for this type of fabric. You can read this on the clothing label.
Cleaning whites
Of course, if the fabric is synthetic or made from delicate materials, especially if the fabric is light, then removing the stain will be much more difficult. In this case, traditional methods are definitely not suitable; it is better to use nail polish remover that does not contain acetone.
Before this, you need to test the effect of the liquid on the fabric; to do this, apply a small amount of the product to any place on the lapel of the clothing. Wait 15 minutes. If the fabric has not deteriorated, then you can carry out the stain removal procedure.
There are also traditional methods of dealing with stains; for this you need to take 15 ml of each substance:
- Ammonia
- Turpentine
- Olive oil
This is a folk remedy for cleaning, you need to apply it for 5 minutes. to the required area, then remove the product with a napkin and wash or rinse the damaged, soiled item by hand.
Medical alcohol
Ethyl alcohol works well to remove nail polish from clothes. The product can be used in combination with acetone, so it works even better on products made from natural fabrics.
What do we have to do:
- Remove excess varnish from the item with a cotton swab (if the varnish is fresh) or scrape off the stain with a needle or toothpick (if the stain has already dried).
- Soak a cotton swab generously in alcohol (you can add acitone if the fabric is cotton or linen).
- Treat the stained area of fabric, erasing the stain from the edges to the center.
- Wash the product by hand or in a washing machine with powder or stain remover.
Removing varnish stains from colored items
If you accidentally knocked over a bottle of nail polish on your favorite blouse or dress, you don’t have to immediately throw the item in the trash, but try to get rid of the dirt, because... There are many effective methods that can solve this problem.
For colored items, all the methods described in the first paragraph of the article are excellent. Before you begin any cleaning method, here are some guidelines to consider:
- The sooner you start the procedure, the greater the chances of completely getting rid of the nail polish stain.
- It is better to carry out the procedure with rubber gloves, because stain removers often have a negative effect on the skin of your hands.
- Before using the products, the item cannot be washed, because the alkali used in powders helps harden the varnish
- It is also not recommended to use water before applying stain removers, as this will cause the varnish to penetrate more into the fabric and harden.
- You need to rub the stain towards the center so that the varnish does not spread further.
Saving colored items
Regardless of the color of the fabric and the material from which the item is made, a stain that has not yet dried can be removed using this method:
- First, remove the excess varnish, to do this you need to blot it a little with a dry cloth or napkin, you can remove the excess with a knife or spoon
- Soak a cotton swab, swab or napkin in the desired solvent
- Gently wipe the stain from edge to center
- Soak in warm soapy water
- Wash in the washing machine as usual
You need to change the tampon with the solution as it gets dirty, because... the stain will spread even more and it will be much more difficult to remove.
Preparatory stage
Before removing nail polish from clothing, make sure that the stain has not had time to dry. It is not recommended to wash the stain with powder: it will leave a larger imprint. Follow the plan.
- With a cotton swab or napkin, carefully remove excess nail covering.
- Having selected a cleanser, apply a few drops to the back seam, checking the reaction of the fabric.
- Place the product on a hard surface, placing a thick white linen or paper napkin underneath.
- Before removing the varnish, protect your hands with thin medical gloves.
- If it was not possible to solve the problem the first time, increase the concentration of the pollution remover gradually.
- After removing the stain, soak the item in warm water, adding washing powder, then wash.
If you clean clothes from dried varnish, then first scrape off the pieces, and only then, if necessary, use solvents.
How to save jeans from varnish marks?
During a manicure at home, using regular varnishes, liquid may drip onto clothes, or a not completely dry manicure may stain things or furniture. This problem needs to be solved immediately before the varnish dries, because if this happens, it will be very difficult to remove.
Of course, in this situation, ordinary detergents are suitable for washing dishes; shampoos, liquid soap or powders will not help, it is even possible to do even more harm and completely ruin your favorite thing.
IMPORTANT: It is better not to use acetone for denim, especially if the jeans are dark, it can lighten the fabric. If a drop of varnish gets on your denim pants, it is better to use gasoline, talcum powder or denatured alcohol.
If the varnish contains aluminum powder, a small amount of glycerin will help remove it from the fabric. After that, you need to soak for a couple of hours in a warm soapy solution, after which, wipe the varnish stain again and wash the item at the required temperature and mode. For denim, nail polish remover without acetone is perfect to get rid of dirt.
Clean the varnish with white spirit
White spirit is a universal and very effective solvent that can cope with even the most resistant dyes.
- Soak a gauze or cotton swab in the solvent and place it over the stain. Wait until the substance completely “pulls” the dye from the fabric fibers, then thoroughly wash the material from the solvent. Then wash the item in soapy water and rinse several times.
How to deal with stains on knitted items?
In this case, it is quite possible to remove a varnish stain, even if the varnish has already hardened, it all depends on the color and type of fabric. The main thing is that before removing the stain, the damaged item should not be washed in a machine, because... the stains will wear off and removing them will become a more difficult problem. But if such a situation occurs, you can try to get rid of the stain using a suitable stain remover, after steaming the stain.
Clean knitted items
It is possible to remove a nail polish stain from a knitted sweater using the same methods as from denim, but it all depends on what material the sweater is made of:
- If the fabric is made from natural materials (wool, cotton, linen, silk), then the following products are suitable: acetone, nail polish remover, hydrogen peroxide.
- But if the fabric is dyed dark, it is better not to use acetone. To make sure that the product will not harm, you need to apply a small amount of liquid on the wrong side of the clothing; if the fabric is not deformed, you can safely begin the procedure.
- If lace or thin fabric is damaged, you need to use a 1:1:1 mixture of turpentine, ammonia and olive oil.
- Synthetic fabrics do not always respond to traditional methods for removing nail polish stains. To do this, it is better to use dry cleaning services.
Methods for removing dried varnish
Mechanical cleaning is used for dried varnish drops. Take laundry soap. Rub the moistened sponge until a rich foam is obtained. Apply to contamination. Leave for 30 minutes, then carefully remove the varnish particles. The remaining stains are soaked in turpentine mixed in equal parts with ammonia. After an hour they start washing. Instead of soap, use butter.
Drops of dried varnish are removed from thick textiles with sandpaper. Then take a suitable solvent.
The thermal method involves the use of an iron. White paper is placed on the table, and the product is placed on it, spot down. Iron on the wrong side with a hot iron. The paper is changed when it gets dirty. Residues are removed with acetone.
So, there are many products that help clean clothes from droplets of varnish. Having selected them taking into account the characteristics of the fabric, they remove dirt quickly and without leaving a trace.
How to save a down jacket if stains are found?
Varnish is washed off clothes in various ways, it all depends on the type of material from which the fabric is made. Many girls paint their nails “on the run”, and in a hurry, as you know, not everything turns out as we would like. If the varnish is not completely dry, you can easily stain your clothes, furniture or interior details. Of course, it is not entirely easy to remove such stains, but spending literally one hour can solve the problem.
IMPORTANT: If the outerwear is made of natural materials, then to remove varnish stains, you can use any solvent, for example, acetone, solvent No. 646, gasoline, denatured alcohol, etc. If the jacket is made of synthetic fabrics, “Uwhite alcohol” will do. or gasoline. If this does not help, after gasoline you need to sprinkle with talcum powder or baby powder.
Clean stains from a down jacket
If the varnish has already dried, you need to preheat the damaged area with a hairdryer, and then apply a solvent.
- Which product to use depends not only on the fabric itself, but also on the varnish that got on the item. If the varnish contains turpentine or acrylic, you need to mix turpentine and denatured alcohol in equal proportions, apply this mixture and leave for 15-20 minutes.
- You can also get rid of dirt by cooling; to do this, put the jacket in the freezer for 30 minutes. The varnish should come off easily. If this does not happen, you should use traditional methods.
You can get rid of the stain using a stiff brush; to do this, you initially need to cool the item, after the varnish has completely dried, this method is almost always effective for different fabrics.
Useful tips
Before performing a manicure and painting your nails, conveniently place all the necessary things on the table. If expensive clothes made from thin and capricious fabrics are dirty, take them to the dry cleaner. Professional compounds available to workers will better clean any contaminants.
Old varnish and varnish gel can be removed from thick upholstery fabric or jeans by generously smearing the area with laundry soap. Then scrape it with a knife or toothpick, and then rinse with water.
Of course, troubles can happen to anyone, but if everyday chores are done in home clothes, the likelihood of ruining a beautiful, expensive item is reduced significantly, and the ability to conveniently arrange the items that every woman needs for a good mood will help avoid problems.
There are stains on the sofa: cleaning rules
During a home manicure, polish can stain not only clothes, but also surrounding things, for example, if you drop a jar of polish on the floor or on the sofa.
It is completely useless to run straight to the kitchen or bathroom for the usual detergents, because this can only worsen the situation. For example, the powder that we use for washing contains substances that, when in contact with nail polish, react. As a result, the varnish may harden, which will affect the cleaning process.
Many girls begin to panic because they do not know how to solve this problem. But there is a way out of any situation. Of course, if you see a stain, it is better to get rid of the stain immediately, because... The varnish may dry out and leave a mark.
Clean varnish stain
You can easily get rid of stains on the surface of the sofa. Depending on the fabric and color, use different methods, which are described in the previous paragraphs. In order to clean a sofa from varnish, you need to remember some rules:
- The first thing you need to do is blot the varnish so that it does not spread, but do not rub it, because in this way you can aggravate the situation.
- If the fabric is light, you can try to remove the stain with hydrogen peroxide or a special bleach.
- If the fabric is dark, you should not use solvents that contain acetone, because it can bleach the damaged area.
- If the varnish has had time to dry, you can cool the area with an ice cube, and then use a brush or various solvents.
- Dried varnish can also be heated with a hair dryer before starting the cleaning process.
- Before you begin any manipulations, the fabric of the sofa needs to be checked for strength. This can be done in the same way as with clothes - just apply a small amount of solvent to an area of the sofa that is not visible, wait a few minutes. If the fabric has not changed shape or color, then the use of this solvent is allowed.
Methods
They will be different for natural and synthetic products, which is why it is advisable to know the composition of the item. It’s great if you still have a small piece of fabric, so you can try different stain removal methods on it.
Be sure to look at the composition of the product; it will certainly be indicated on the tags on the reverse side of the item.
For natural fabrics
Natural fabrics include linen and cotton. Wool and natural silk are also natural fibers, but they require delicate handling.
Acetone
From cotton and linen items, varnish residues can be easily removed with acetone. Pure acetone or nail polish remover, available in almost every home, will do.
To remove a nail polish stain, moisten a cotton pad, sponge or a piece of improvised cloth with acetone, gently wipe the area with the stain, then sprinkle a little talcum powder or starch on the damp area so that they absorb the remaining acetone.
Important: Do not rub the stain too hard to prevent the chemical from discoloring the paint on the fabric. After removing the remaining varnish, the item should be washed with the addition of washing powder or gel to complete the process and get rid of the unpleasant smell of acetone.
Hydrogen peroxide
This drug, useful for household needs, can be purchased at any pharmacy. You can only remove nail polish residues with hydrogen peroxide from white items, since the product discolors fabrics regardless of their composition.
Using available means (cotton pad, sponge or cotton swab), peroxide is applied to the stain and left for 3-5 minutes. Then you need to rub it lightly. Rub in one direction to avoid damaging the fibers. After removing any remaining varnish, the item should be washed.
Petrol
Stains of fresh varnish can be wiped off with gasoline. Place a cotton napkin, folded several times, under the contaminated area.
Apply gasoline to the stain and leave for 10-20 minutes. Then the stain needs to be wiped off, after which the treated area can be washed with the addition of dishwashing liquid (so that there is no greasy stain left on the fabric), and then the item can be completely washed to remove any remaining stains from varnish, gasoline and the unpleasant odor that remains after treatment.
White Spirit
Great for removing gel polish. The composition is applied to the stain and left for 10-20 minutes, then the item should be lightly rubbed and then washed to remove any residual product and unpleasant odor. Even a small amount of product can remove the remnants of gel polish.
Bleach
Of course, this method of removing stains is only applicable to white dense fabrics. Bleach and oxygen bleach will do. To remove the stain, apply a small amount of the product to the item, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then wash the item in the washing machine or by hand.
For synthetics
Clothing made from synthetic fibers can be hopelessly damaged after using all of the above cleaning methods.
Therefore, for synthetic items (silk acetate, nylon, nylon) you need to use other solvents.
Nail polish remover without acetone
The composition is applied to the stain, left for 3-5 minutes, then the stained area should be lightly rubbed to remove any remaining varnish, the remaining product should be washed off, and then the item should be washed in the usual way.
Ammonia, turpentine and olive oil
To prepare such a stain remover, all the listed substances are mixed in equal parts. The resulting composition is carefully applied to the stain, wait 7-10 minutes, after which the treated area is rinsed with running water, and then the item is washed.
Alternative methods
There are several other ways to deal with nail polish stains on fabrics.
Repellent
You can remove varnish from fabric using any repellent (liquid for fighting harmful insects), which comes in the form of a spray. The composition is sprayed onto the stain, then the remaining varnish is cleaned off using a piece of cloth, a cotton pad or other available means. After this, the item is washed.
Important: this treatment should be carried out outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
The repellent can leave greasy stains on the fabric; after treatment, the contaminated area should be washed additionally with the addition of dishwashing liquid; it removes grease perfectly.
Hair fixation spray
Another suitable composition to eliminate the problem. The product is intensively sprayed onto the stain, allowed to dry slightly, then the remaining varnish is cleaned with an old toothbrush. After this, the stain must be washed with detergent.
Scissors
This is a radical means to save a thing. Suitable only for products with long pile and only if the stain is not too noticeable. You need to wait until the varnish is completely dry, and then simply remove the lint stained with varnish, carefully cutting it off with scissors.
Glycerol
Can be purchased at a pharmacy or hardware store. The product is applied to the stain, after 5-7 minutes you need to lightly rub it, and then wash the item.
For white fabrics
For white fabrics, bleaches are best suited; they remove residual dirt without leaving a trace; after applying the composition, regular washing is necessary.
Jeans
Thick fabrics and jeans are best cleaned with repellents and hairspray.
How to remove marks from a carpet?
When applying nail polish on their own, girls often encounter problems when the polish spills. Contamination can be removed using various methods and solvents.
In order to remove a nail polish stain from a carpet, you need to follow these instructions:
- If the stain is fresh, you need to remove the spilled varnish with a spoon.
- Using a paper napkin, gently blot the stain several times, and change the napkin after contamination. However, do not rub the stain!
- Choose a suitable remedy. Acetone or bleach is not suitable for carpet. This may damage and discolor the surface.
A nail polish remover without adding acetone is best.
Clean stains from carpet
Also suitable: hairspray, window cleaner, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol.
- Test the carpet for resistance to the selected solvent. Same as other fabrics. To do this, in an “inconspicuous” place, for example, under a sofa or closet.
- Apply cleaning agent using a cloth.
- If the varnish has already dried, you can try to carefully scrape off the remaining varnish with a spoon, knife or toothbrush. After that, vacuum the area.
- Use a cleaner if you cannot completely remove the varnish from the carpet.
- Blot the solvent well.
- The carpet can be washed with regular powder using a sponge.
- Dry the damp area of the carpet.
It is better not to do a manicure or paint your nails in the room where there is carpeting or furniture that quickly gets dirty. It is possible to remove varnish from the surface, but this does not mean that the fabric will remain the same. The main thing is to choose the “right” product, because the carpet can lose not only its color, but also its surface texture.
If you have pets in the house, it is important not to let them near the damaged area until the carpet is completely dry, because animals can taste the chemicals used for cleaning, which can negatively affect the pet’s health.
Get rid of the stain
It is important to remember that it is prohibited to use various cleaning products for fabrics that contain acetate, because Such substances easily react and can completely ruin the thing. Also, it is better not to use acetone for light or white fabrics, especially synthetic ones, because... divorces may remain.
Another rule that should be taken into account when removing such stains: if you use gasoline, it is better to wash damaged clothes separately from other items.
Preparation
Before you start using a chemical on the fabric, use a cotton pad to remove any newly spilled nail polish from the surface of your clothing. Already dried varnish can be removed with a toothpick or nail file.
You can remove varnish that you accidentally dropped on your clothes using various solvents. This means that there is a risk of dissolving the paint of the fabric. Therefore, before using any substance, test it. This can be done on an inconspicuous piece of fabric or on the lapel of a sleeve or collar. You need to drop liquid onto an area of matter; if its structure and color are not affected, then this method can be used in action.
What is not recommended to do?
Removing stains is a complex and delicate process that requires a good understanding of what needs to be done and when. Otherwise, you can completely ruin the damaged item. Mainly not recommended:
- Delay the stain removal process. The longer polish remains on clothing, the more difficult it is to remove over time.
- Work with aggressive and volatile liquids without protective equipment and in a poorly ventilated area.
- Pre-wash before removing stains. In this case, temperature and washing powder will act as a fixative.
- Ignore the test application of the substance to the fabric in order to determine the negative consequences.
- Ignore the rules for treating stains with solvent.
- Use vinegar or citric acid.
If you wash the item before you decide to remove the stain, it may set.
