Say Goodbye to Nail Polish Stains with this Simple Trick
Nail polish stains are more difficult to remove from fabrics than most people think. With the right cleaning supplies, though, you can quickly and easily get nail polish out of a sweatshirt.
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Peter Blackwood
What You'll Need
- Bucket
- Water
- Laundry detergent
- White vinegar
- Paper towels
- Old toothbrush
Instructions
- Fill a bucket with one quart of lukewarm water.
- Add two tablespoons of laundry detergent and one cup of white vinegar to the water.
- Soak the stained area of the sweatshirt in the mixture for an hour.
- After an hour, remove the garment from the solution and blot the stained area with paper towels.
- Rub stain gently with an old toothbrush. Do not rub too hard or you may damage the fabric.
- Rinse the stain with cold water. Blot it with paper towels again once it is rinsed.
- Wash the garment in the washing machine on a short cycle.
- Lay the garment flat to dry or put it in dryer on the lowest setting.
Tips
- If the stain is still visible after following these steps, you can try repeating the process or using an enzyme-based laundry detergent.
- Be sure to test the cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area of the garment before using it on the stain.
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