How to Remove Fingernail Polish From Carpet Loveland CO

Steps

1. Dip a white cloth in clear, fragrance free, non-acetone nail polish remover.
2. Test to ensure it doesn't bleach your carpet by blotting a small amount on a less visible portion of your carpet. If your carpet color transfers to the cloth or the carpet is changed by the cleaner - immediately stop.
3. Blot the white cloth on the stained area. Blot carefully. Don't rub it. Keep going till the stain is gone. Be patient as it may take longer than you think.

1. Test your carpet gingerly before proceeding.
2. Apply windex. Let it soak for a minute.
3. Wipe the windex away with a white washcloth in cold water.

1. Test your carpet gingerly before proceeding.
2. Spray the stained area with hairspray.
3. Dab with a paper towel or wash cloth.

1. Get some Goo-Be-Gone or Greased Lighting. (It's a cleaner that removes any stain.)
2. Pour the Goo-Be-Gone or Greased Lighting on the stain.
3. Use a rag to scrub the stain.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 times until stain is gone.

Warnings

• Test any of the above solutions for color fastness on your carpet before proceeding. Test in a hidden area of the carpet such as in a closet or under a couch.
• Recognize that a stain removal trick that works at first still might cause lasting damage to your carpet. For example, Simple Green has been reported to clean carpet stains initially, but then dye the carpet at a later date when the carpets are steam cleaned. Be cautious.<ref>http://www.ehow.com/how_10700_clean-fingernail-polish.html</ref>
• If you have pets, keep them away from the stained area for about an hour. It is toxic if the pet licks the stained area.
• Test the colorfastness of the carpet before applying the goo-be-gone. The color on some carpets may be more sensitive to any given solvent.

Things You'll Need

• One of the folowing:
  • Windex
  • Non-acetone, clear, perfume free nail polish remover
  • Hairspray
  • Goo-gone
• Rag, white wash cloth, or paper towel

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