My kids got fingernail polish on the carpet what is safe to use to try yo remove the stain?

Question

I have thought about fingernail polish remover but am afraid it will stain worse any Idea.

Answer 1

Just go ahead and use the nail polish remover. Use paper towels to blot and then reapply as many times as needed to get the spill cleaned up. This should not hurt your carpet. also after you get it clean put a spot stain remover on it and you shpuld be good to go.

Answer 2

ive used varnish remover before its removed the stain and not damaged the carpet, but it wasn't much nail varnish on the floor.

Answer 3

well try the polish remover on a small area of the carpet that isn't noticable. if it's OK, then try it on the carpet. just put some on a rag and dab it on. leave it there for a minute or two and then dab at it some more. DON'T RUB! that will rub in the stain. I spilled some on my sheets and it never fully came out but the polish remover did make it fade away some. i hope this helps and the stain comes out!

Answer 4

Don't use fingernail polish remover.  Take a look at this procedure online, it's worked for us in the past

http://www.rugrag.com/stain-removal/Fing...

Good luck!

Answer 5

I would use the fingernail polish remover.  Dilute it a lot with water, adding a little more at a time, until the stain disappears.

Answer 6

Nail Polish Removal from Carpet

Before using any of the methods outlined below, first test the process on a hidden or inconspicuous area to make sure they don’t damage or discolor your carpet.

Method 1: Scissors

If the stain is very small and confined to the tips of the carpet fibers, you may be able to cut away the stained portions. Don’t try this on larger stains though - taking off too much WILL be noticeable.

Method 2: OxyClean

   1. Using a blunt edge (like that of a non-serrated butter knife or spoon), gently scrape up any excess from the surface .

   2. Make an OxyClean paste by adding just a tiny bit of water to a about a teaspoon or two of OxyClean powder.

   3. Cover the stain with the paste, saturating it and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.

   4. Gently scrub the stain with a scrub-brush until the stain has diminished.

   5. If discoloration remains, re-saturate the stain with more paste, allow it dry, then vacuum up the remaining OxyClean powder. Repeat until the stain is either gone, nor no longer lightens.

Method 3: Acetone

   1. Using a blunt edge (like that of a non-serrated butter knife or spoon), gently scrape up any excess from the surface .

   2. Dab the surface of the stain with a clean, white towel soaked in an acetone solution (either acetone based nail polish remover or acetone from your local hardware store). Be very careful – if the acetone saturates the carpet it can dissolve the backing underneath the carpet! This will also dissolve any stain-guard treatments in the area in which it is used.

   3. Just have patience and continue gently dabbing the area. Light and gentle scrubbing with a toothbrush may also be used. If you think the carpet is getting oversaturated, immediately stop and dab the area with a clean, dry towel to remove excess acetone.

   4. Repeat steps 2-3 until the stain is gone.

Answer 7

As long at you use a nail polish remover that does not contain acetone you should be fine.