Eliminate Nail Polish Stains from Linen in No Time!
No matter how careful you are, nail polish stains can occur. Whether it's on your clothing or furniture, you'll want to take action quickly to avoid a stubborn mess. Luckily, removing nail polish stains from linen is easy with the right approach.
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
Things You'll Need
- Dish towel
- Liquid laundry detergent
- White vinegar
- Borax powder
- Ammonia
- Rubbing alcohol
- Hydrogen peroxide
Removing Nail Polish from Linen
- Blot the stain with a clean dish towel to absorb as much polish as possible.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon of liquid laundry detergent, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 2 cups of warm water. Dip an old toothbrush into solution and gently scrub the affected area.
- Rinse stained area with warm water.
- If the stain persists, make a paste with 2 tablespoons of Borax powder and a small amount of water. Apply to the stained area and let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
- If the stain still won't come out, mix together 1 teaspoon of ammonia and 1/2 cup of warm water. Dip a cloth into mixture and blot the affected area. Rinse off with warm water.
- For persistent stains, mix together 1 part rubbing alcohol to 3 parts hydrogen peroxide. Apply to stain with a cotton ball and let sit for 5 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
- Launder linen according to instructions on the care label.
Preventing Future Nail Polish Stains
To prevent future stains, consider using a spill-proof catcher when painting your nails. You could also invest in a less-messy manicure kit that comes with a cleaning solution that helps lessen the mess from nail polish application.
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