How do I remove nail polish stains from a blouse?

Follow these steps: (1) Blot the stain with a clean cloth, (2) apply rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover, (3) pretreat the stain with dishwashing detergent, (4) rinse with cold water, (5) place in the laundry hamper, and (6) wash the blouse on the gentle cycle and let it air dry.

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Squeaky Clean: A Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Nail Polish Stains from Blouses

Nail polish may be part of your go-to look, but if it gets onto your blouse, it can be difficult to remove. Fear not! Get your blouse looking like new again with this simple guide to cleaning nail polish stains.

Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Jacobim Mugabe

What You'll Need

Clean white cloths or paper towels
Rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover
Dishwashing detergent
Laundry hamper

Step 1: Blot Stain

Once you've noticed the nail polish stain, grab some clean cloths or paper towels and gently blot stain. Don't scrub, as this will cause the stain to spread. Blotting will help absorb the nail polish without spreading it.

Step 2: Apply Rubbing Alcohol or Nail Polish Remover

Once you've blotted stain, saturate a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. Gently dab the stained area with the cloth, taking care not to spread the stain. If the stain is stubborn, repeat this step several times.

Step 3: Pre-Treat with Dishwashing Detergent

Once you've removed as much of the stain as possible, it's time to pre-treat the area with dishwashing detergent. Make sure to use a mild detergent, as harsh chemicals can damage delicate fabrics. Apply the detergent directly to the stained area and let it sit for 15 minutes to soak in.

Step 4: Rinse with Cold Water

When the 15 minutes have passed, rinse the area with cold water. Make sure not to scrub too hard, as this could spread stain. Once stain is gone, rinse the area with warm water to remove all traces of the detergent.

Step 5: Place in Laundry Hamper

Once the stain is gone, place the blouse in the laundry hamper. It is important to launder the item promptly to prevent any lingering stains from setting. Wash the blouse on the gentle cycle and let it air dry.

TA-DA!

Your blouse is now free of nail polish stains and ready to wear! With these simple steps, your clothes will always look squeaky clean.

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