How to Remove Fingernail Polish From Grout

How to Remove Fingernail Polish From Grout
Published: Jan 3, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

How you got a stain there doesn’t matter; how you’re going to get rid of it does. Though this may seem like a dismal task, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how little time and effort this should take.

Things You Will Need

  • Paper towel
  • Non-acetone nail polish remover
  • Toothbrush
  1. Soak a paper towel in non-acetone nail polish remover.

  2. Place the paper towel on the grout and press it down firmly so it’s making contact with the entire stain.

  3. Leave the paper towel on the grout for three to five minutes to soften the nail polish.

  4. Dip an old toothbrush in the nail polish remover and gently scrub the area until the stain is gone.

  5. Rinse the area with clean water.

The Drip Cap

  • Painting your nails didn’t go quite as expected, and the proof is there for all to see--a glaring nail-polish stain jumping out at you from the grout between the tiles.
  • Place the paper towel on the grout and press it down firmly so it’s making contact with the entire stain.

Photo Credits

Ryan McVay/Digital Vision/Getty Images

Ryan McVay/Digital Vision/Getty Images

Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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