How to Easily Get Rid of Unwanted Nail Polish Stains on Sweaters
Accidents happen, so when nail polish gets on your favorite sweater, it can be understandably upsetting. While removing the stain may seem daunting, with a little know-how and the right supplies, you can get your sweater back to its original condition. Read on to learn how to clean nail polish stains from a sweater.
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
What You'll Need
- Cotton swabs
- Rubbing alcohol
- Laundry detergent
- Bowl
- Water
Instructions
- Gently scrape off any excess nail polish from the sweater with a cotton swab. Be sure to not press too hard because you don't want to ruin fabric.
- Mix together rubbing alcohol and laundry detergent in a bowl, making sure to use 1 tablespoon of each for every cup of water.
- Dampen the stained area with the mixture and use a cotton swab to gently scrub the stain. Work from the outside in and rinse as necessary.
- After the stain has been removed, wash the sweater as you normally would in order to remove any leftover residue.
- Dry the sweater according to the care label instructions.
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