We’ve all had that “oh crap” moment.
It’s the sinking feeling you get when you think that you’ve permanently damaged something. Spilling wine or grape juice on your carpet generally results in such a feeling, but spilling nail polish on your carpet, is it even possible to get nail polish out? After all, it’s almost impossible to get nail polish off of your nails without nail polish remover, how can you possibly get it out of your carpet?
Here is our proven guide for getting nail polish remover out of your carpet, take it from us, we’re carpet professionals.
Remove Anything You Can
First off, don’t panic. All is not lost. Remove as much of the stain that you can by using cold water and a damp cloth. Once you are certain that water can’t help you anymore, take the next approach.
There are various solutions for removing nail polish stains on your carpet, depending on the strength and type of nail polish, one or more of these solutions might serve to completely remove the stain from your carpet.
If you are able to successfully remove the stain without even an indicator that it was ever there, congratulations! You have accomplished a difficult feat!a
Test Out Solutions to See What Works
Here are several methods for removing nail polish stains from carpet. Keep in mind that if one of them isn’t as effective as you’d have hoped, there are other methods that you can use. It’s all about finding the solution that works for your specific polish and carpet.
If the nail polish is wet
If the accident is fresh and the nail polish has not dried yet, blot up the excess polish with a paper towel. Try to avoid smearing the nail polish around and creating a bigger stain.
Once the excess is blotted up you can turn to a method for cleaning the stain.
If the nail polish is dry
If the nail polish is dry, try to scrape as much of the polish away as possible. You might be surprised how much you can decrease the stain just by scraping away.
Nail Polish Stain Solutions:
- Hair spray: Many homeowners have found that a combination of hair spray and rubbing alcohol does the trick in removing the nail polish stain from their carpet. Do between ten and twenty pumps of hairspray, wipe, and then add the rubbing alcohol.
- Window cleaner: Even though it sounds strange, window cleaners are actually one of the most effective ways of removing nail polish stains from carpet.
- Carpet cleaner: Another easy at-home solution for your nail polish problem is carpet cleaner. Pick up one from your supermarket and try it out. You might be surprised at the results.
- Dishwashing detergent solution: Make a cleaning solution from dishwashing detergent and warm water. Add the contents to a spray bottle, get a rag, and go to town on that nail polish stain.
- Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide is almost magical with its ability to clean surfaces. While this cleaning solution is effective it is only recommended for light-colored carpets as it can discolor dark carpets.
- Rinse & repeat: It may take several runs, but eventually, you shouldn’t be able to tell that the nail polish stain was ever there. Using these home methods for removing nail polish stains from your carpet should result in your carpet looking similar to how it did before the nail polish mishap. If you are still having trouble getting that pesky stain out, try enlisting the help of a professional carpet cleaning service.
Dry The Carpet Once The Nail Polish Stain is Taken Care Of
After the stain is completely removed from your carpet, you should make sure that your carpet is fully dry. Failing to properly dry your carpet could result in unpleasant smells and molding — and you don’t want that to happen.
Open the windows in the room to allow for ventilation or put a fan on the area to dry it out faster.
Contact Us
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We know that the aesthetic of your entire home depends on the condition of your floors. Carpet can make or break an interior. We certainly don’t want you to have to endure dated carpets any longer.
Our team of carpet experts wants to help you find the perfect carpet to match your home’s aesthetic. If you would like to hear about our wide selection of carpets or get a quote for having carpet installed in your home, contact Remnant King Carpet today.