How to wipe the nail polish from the carpet?

In dreams, every woman imagines that she has enough free time and financial resources for daily visits to the nail salon. However, in the harsh reality, most of the fair sex for some reason are forced to perform manicure and pedicure on their own. If you managed to tilt a bottle of bright liquid onto the carpet with an awkward movement - do not despair. We will tell you how to wipe the nail polish from the carpet, giving it back its former appeal and purity.

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Removing fresh traces of

It is easiest to remove traces of nail polish from the carpet immediately after their formation. Prevent the drying of the stain can be, while maintaining the moisture of textile fibers, which will make the cleaning procedure more rapid and effective.

What can I need?

Before removing the nail polish from the carpet, thoroughly moisten its fibers and prepare the following cleaning agents:

• water;
• alcohol;
• acetone-free nail polish remover;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• hairspray;
• carpet cleaner;
• soft tissue wipes.

We use a special liquid

The liquid available for every fashionista to remove varnish will help remove the dye not only from the nails, but also from the carpet surface. To achieve the best possible cleaning result, it should be used according to the following instructions:

1. With a small piece of dry and clean cloth, blot the soiled surface of the carpet.
2. Change fabric as often as possible to avoid spillage of the stain over the floor covering.
3. When the dye stops absorbing, and as a result of dipping you will find a clean scrap, moisten the cloth in the liquid to remove the varnish.
4. Apply the chemical compound to the stain and achieve transfer of the varnish from the surface of the carpet to the fabric.
5. Wipe the stain with water as necessary to prevent contamination from drying out.
6. Continue the cleaning procedure until the desired result is achieved.

Important! Before using this cleaning method, check the effect of the special fluid on the carpet surface. You can do this on an inconspicuous part of the product. Also it should be remembered that it is necessary to use chemical formulations without acetone.

Apply hair spray and alcohol

To achieve the desired cleansing effect using hair styling products, adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Apply a lot of cold water to the contamination area.
2. Apply a hairspray on the stain.

Important! For the required cleaning effect, you need 15-20 short presses.

1. Add a few drops of medical alcohol over the contaminated substance.
2. Brush the spot for a few minutes with a small brush.
3. Repeat the cleaning process until the dye track disappears completely.

Important! It is much easier to remove just a fresh spot, besides, immediate cleaning will leave you more chances of completely removing unpleasant contaminants. Also, do not forget to constantly moisten the carpet.

Apply hydrogen peroxide

If you are looking for the most practical solution than cleaning the nail polish from a white carpet, then a solution of hydrogen peroxide is perfect for these purposes. You can buy this medicine in any pharmacy.

Important! Hydrogen peroxide has a whitening effect, and therefore it can not be used to clean colored or dark carpets.

To achieve the best possible cleaning results, use hydrogen peroxide according to the following instructions:

1. Mix the medical solution with water, keeping the proportion 1: 1.
2. Dampen the resulting area of ​​contamination.
3. Put the carpet in the sun.

Important! After a few hours in direct sunlight, the stain will dry out, and there will be no trace of nail polish.

Using any of the above, clean the surface of the carpet with a special household chemical means. Remains of moisture can be removed from the textile surface with clean cloth.

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Removing the dried stain

Dried traces of nail polish are much harder to remove from the carpet than fresh contaminants. However, you can still try to achieve the desired result. To do this, you need to loosen the textile fibers of the carpet and carry out their further cleaning.

What is needed?

To solve the problem, how to remove the dried nail polish from the carpet, prepare the following in advance:

• water;
• nail polish remover;
• alcohol;
• vacuum cleaner;
• soft cloth;
• stain removers for carpet surfaces;
• old toothbrush;
• shampoo for carpets.

Cleaning process

The most effective cleaning of carpet from dried nail varnish will help to achieve the integrated application of several means:

1. Apply a lot of water to the carpet surface.
2. Apply a small amount of liquid to the surface to remove varnish and alcohol.
3. Use an old toothbrush to clean the carpet from the loosened dye.

Important! Carefully and as quickly as possible to remove the loosened dye from textile fibers will help using a vacuum cleaner.

1. After "weakening" the lacquer stain, use a stain remover or shampoo for carpets.
2. Allow the carpet to dry out in the fresh air, substituting the cleaned area for direct sunlight.

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Useful advices:

1. You can also clean carpets with shaving cream, window cleaners or Vanish carpet cleaner.
2. Acetone can bleach a textile surface, so it is not recommended to use it to clean colored and dark carpets.
3. If the lacquer trail is small and only on the surface, then you can remove it by gently cutting the carpet fibers.
4. If at home, get rid of the stain of varnish on the carpet failed, then you can ask for help from a dry cleaners.

We hope that these recommendations will help restore your carpet to its former purity and attractiveness, saving your money and time.