Dried nail polish is more challenging to remove without causing discoloring or scraping the vinyl's surface.
Things You Will Need
Removing a Fresh Nail Polish Stain
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Saturate a cotton ball with non-acetone nail polish remover.
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Dab the stain repeatedly until most of the nail polish is absorbed into the cotton ball. Use a fresh cotton ball and more remover as needed.
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Wipe the vinyl with a damp microfiber cloth to clean away any remaining nail polish remover. If you are cleaning the stain from a garment, apply a prewash stain remover and launder as usual.
Removing a Dried Nail Polish Stain
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Moisten the stain with several drops of warm water. Allow the water to penetrate the stain for several minutes.
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Scrape away as much of the nail polish as possible with the edge of a spoon. Use a light touch to avoid scratching the vinyl's surface.
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Saturate a paper towel with amyl acetate and blot the stain repeatedly. Repeat blotting until the stain begins to disappear. Use a new paper towel and more amyl acetate as needed.
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Wipe the vinyl clean using a damp microfiber cloth. Apply a prewash stain remover and launder as usual if you are working with a garment.
The Drip Cap
- Applying nail polish requires concentration and a steady hand.
- If you've spilled nail polish on a vinyl couch or piece of clothing, you'll have to act fast to lift the stain without damaging the fabric.
- Use a fresh cotton ball and more remover as needed.
- Saturate a paper towel with amyl acetate and blot the stain repeatedly.