How Do I Get Nail Polish Out of a Microfiber Couch?

How Do I Get Nail Polish Out of a Microfiber Couch?
Written By
Mary Ylisela
Mary Ylisela
Published: Aug 8, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Although a nail polish spill is messy, it can get even messier if you're not careful while cleaning it up. When you use the right supplies and methods, you can get a nail polish stain off your microfiber couch.

Things You Will Need

  • Plastic spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Eye dropper
  • Acetone-based nail polish remover
  • Cotton balls
  • Dry-cleaning solvent
  • Bowl
  • 1 tsp. dishwashing detergent
  • Clean cloths
  1. Scrape spilled nail polish off the microfiber with a plastic spoon. Wipe the polish onto a paper towel. Repeat this step to remove as much nail polish from the surface as possible.

  2. An eye dropper places the solution directly onto the stain.
  3. Fill an eye dropper with acetone-based nail polish remover. Drop the solution directly onto the remaining nail polish stain, using only as much as is needed to moisten the stain. Lay a paper towel over the polish and gently press down to transfer the nail polish to the paper towel. Alternately apply nail polish remover and blot the stain to lift as much as possible.

  4. Moisten a cotton ball with dry-cleaning solvent. Sponge the microfiber to remove any residual color left by the nail polish. Discard soiled cotton balls and continue with a clean one.

  5. Dishwashing detergent is mild enough to use on microfiber.
  6. Mix 1 tsp. of dishwashing detergent into 1 cup of lukewarm water in a bowl. Soak a cloth in the detergent solution then wring it out. Dab the microfiber with the detergent solution to clean the surface. Rinse the couch by blotting it with a damp cloth.

  7. Lay a dry cloth over the upholstery that's been cleaned. Press against it with your hands to absorb as much moisture as possible. Allow the upholstery to air-dry.

The Drip Cap

  • Polishing your nails while sitting on the suede-like surface of your microfiber couch is one way to wind down from a busy day.
  • When you use the right supplies and methods, you can get a nail polish stain off your microfiber couch.
  • Drop the solution directly onto the remaining nail polish stain, using only as much as is needed to moisten the stain.
  • Lay a paper towel over the polish and gently press down to transfer the nail polish to the paper towel.
  • Moisten a cotton ball with dry-cleaning solvent.

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Mary Ylisela

Mary Ylisela is a former teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and mathematics. She has been a writer since 1996, specializing in business, fitness and education. Prior to teaching, Ylisela worked as a certified fitness…

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