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How to Easily Remove Nail Polish Stains from Sleepwear

Q: How do I remove dried nail polish stains from sleepwear?

If the nail polish has dried, you’ll need to place the sleepwear into a bowl filled with lukewarm water. If the stain is particularly stubborn you may want to let it soak in the solution for up to an hour. After soaking, treat the area with a small amount of detergent and gently rub the area with your fingers. Finally, rinse with warm water and hang to dry.

Nail polish stains can be a hassle to deal with, especially if the stain is on your favorite sleepwear. But don't worry! There are some effective methods that you can use to get rid of those pesky nail polish stains.

Updated 28 Feb 2023

By Brane Lukman

Removing Fresh Nail Polish Stains

If you’ve just spilled nail polish on your sleepwear and it’s still wet, you’re in luck! You can easily remove the stain by first blotting up as much of the polish as possible using clean rags or paper towels. Once the initial spread of the nail polish is blotted, use rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover to dab at the stained area. If either the rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover isn't enough, you can also try a mix of one part liquid dish soap, one part white vinegar and one part warm water. Soak the area in this mixture for 10 minutes before removing it and washing the garment as normal.

Removing Dried Nail Polish Stains

If the nail polish has dried, process to remove it is slightly different. To tackle a dried nail polish stain, you’ll need to place the sleepwear into a bowl filled with lukewarm water. If the stain is particularly stubborn you may want to let it soak in the solution for up to an hour. After soaking, treat the area with a small amount of detergent and gently rub the area with your fingers. Finally, rinse with warm water and hang to dry.

Using Laundry Additives

For particularly tough nail polish stains, you might need to use a laundry additive to help remove the stain. Before washing, pretreat the stain with a laundry booster that contains enzymes such as Oxyclean. Place the garment in the washing machine and add laundry booster as you normally would. Follow up with a normal washing cycle and check to see if the stain is gone.

Preventing Nail Polish Stains

The best way to avoid nail polish stains is to avoid wearing sleepwear while applying nail polish. Opt to wear an old t-shirt or smock while painting your nails. This will protect any clothing, bedding or furniture from being accidentally stained.

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