How to remove varnish from clothes?

When we get nail polish on our clothes, most often we throw this thing away, not hoping that there are wayswipe this substance off the fabric. But still, there are patient ladies who are trying to erase the varnish, even if such a process is unsuccessful. In this article, you will learn how to wipe the lacquer from clothes so that its look remains the same as before.

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How to remove nail polish from clothes?

Before removing stains of lacquer or even other dyeing chemicals, you need to know a few nuances:

• A fresh stain of varnish is much easier to erase than already withered.
• You need to wear protective gloves to protect your skin and nails.
• Do not immediately run the wash thing, because ordinary water only strengthens the action of the varnish.
• Means of chemical origin are suitable only for natural fabrics. Acetate and fluorescent cloths interact with chemistry, so it should not be used for them.
• Before you wash clothes from the varnish, check how your product acts on the canvas in a less prominent place.
• To remove dirt, turn the thing inside out.
• Do not wash the stain with sweeping movements. You need to slowly remove it, starting from the edges of the spot, moving to the center.
• Change the tampon or rag from time to time - the one that you use to remove.
• Do not forget to wash things after removing stains.

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Checking the fabric

It is necessary to check whether your product will withstand the proposed methods:

1. At an inconspicuous place drip a drop of funds, which will clean the varnish.
2. We are waiting for several minutes, and if the canvas is not spoiled( the color did not change or the thread is not broken, because of which the clothes will tear), then it is possible to apply this tool safely to the garment site spoiled by varnish.

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Clearing natural matter

Since women of fashion can not walk groomed and refuse such a wonderful pleasure as a bright and unusual manicure or favorite extravagant blouse, let's look at several methods that will tell how to remove varnish from clothes.

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Methods for removing nail polish from clothes

So, you carefully performed all checks in the speed mode and made sure that nothing threatens the material. Then we act faster, so that the varnish does not permeate the fibers of your favorite thing.

Acetone

This is the most effective way to remove varnish, as it is designed for this:

1. Place under the patch area a folded white bundle of fabric several times.
2. Moisten the cotton pad with acetone and wipe the desired place.
3. If there are still stains on the surface, try to erase them with a small amount of gasoline( you can moisten a small piece of cloth with aviation gasoline and wipe the stain).
4. To remove the unpleasant odor of acetone and gasoline, top up the odor-removing substance and leave for an hour( you can take a dry baby powder).
5. Wash the area where the lacquer was an ordinary detergent.

Important! Before you begin our procedure, make sure that your fabric is not synthetic - it is contraindicated on it with acetone. By this method, remove stains from natural materials only.

Nail polish remover

You need to do exactly the same as with acetone, you just have to wash the material with a dishwashing detergent - it will enable you to remove the greasy stain that can remain after the liquid to remove the varnish.

Bleach

With this tool, you can clean traces only with white products. Dampen the cloth with this substance where there is a stain, and after a period of forty minutes wash your clothes.

Petrol

Soak the cloth with gasoline and leave for 25 minutes. When the time passes, wipe, but not very much.

Important! If you have a white blouse or a dress, then to the gasoline you can add the same piece of chalk rubbed into powder. When our mixture dries on clothes, it can be cleaned with a clothes brush. But do not forget to wash the thing.

Denatured alcohol

With this alcohol, you can erase the lacquer from the clothes, only a fresh stain. To do this, place a white cloth under the soiled area and wet the cotton pad. Next, you need to proceed carefully, so as not to smudge the trail from the varnish - treat the stain starting from its edges and gradually moving towards the center. When you locally clean the surface of the manicure, wash the entire product.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Proceed in the same way - a cotton disc. Use this tool for light products.

Important! On sale there is a peroxide in a spray, if you for a means have gone to a drugstore, take just such. It will be easier to apply to the desired site.

White spirit

This solvent will help not only to wipe the lacquer from the clothes, but to remove any stains in the house. To do this, you just need to pour a little piece of this cloth on the piece of tissue and apply it to the spot. Wash clothing using detergent or soap.

Important! Note that this solvent is very aggressive, so act as quickly as possible and in no case use it on synthetics.

Glycerin

Excellent helps to remove varnish glycerin. For this we need:

1. Heat it to a temperature of 30-40 degrees( this can be done on a water bath).
2. Dip the swab into this liquid and apply for a few minutes to a speck.
3. To wash a thing in any way convenient for you.

In addition to all these tools, you can use the most common stain removers( each has its own application instructions) and other modern tools.

Important! It should be remembered that using stain removers, the material may lose its color. Be careful!

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Removing contamination from synthetics and thin fabrics

All the methods mentioned above are not suitable for removing stains on artificial matter, as it can react with these substances and simply dissolve in front of you. There are other more complicated methods for this.

Liquid for removing varnish without acetone

Instruction for using this substance is the same as for other means, only it is necessary to check its effect on an inconspicuous place. If there is no damage, then you can safely use it.

Stain remover made by hand

This method will not cause any harm to the material, and also removes the stain( even if it is not varnish).Ingredients for its preparation:

• 15 ml of olive oil;
• 15 ml turpentine;
• 15 ml of ammonia.

How to use:

1. Mix all ingredients and apply this mixture for 5 minutes.
2. When 5 minutes pass, wipe off the stuff with a napkin or other improvised method.

In the event that you have not managed to remove the stain on your own, or are afraid to spoil the thing, then the best method for you is dry cleaning. We hope our advice will help you to wash gel-varnish from clothes , if you accidentally smeared your things, painting your nails.