A Cocktail Dress Is No Match for Nail Polish Stains: Here's How to Clean It
Nothing ruins your special night out like a large nail polish stain on your cocktail dress. Even with careful application of your favorite shade, accidents happen - but they don't have to ruin your dress! With the right cleaning techniques, you can remove nail polish stains quickly and easily.
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Brane Lukman
What You'll Need
- Mild liquid laundry detergent
- Clean cloth or towel
- White vinegar
- Glass bowl
- Water
Pre-Treating the Stain
Soak up any excess nail polish with a clean cloth or towel. The sooner you do this, the better chance you have of removing the stain completely. Once you've removed as much as you can, mix one tablespoon of mild liquid laundry detergent in a glass bowl filled with warm water. Dip the cloth in the detergent solution, then dab the stained area of the fabric. Do not rub, as this may spread the stain.
Removing the Stain
Once you've pre-treated fabric, submerge the dress in a mixture of three parts white vinegar to one part water. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with cold water. To finish, allow your dress to air dry.
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