Fortunately, the problem with nail polish is that it only causes occasional stains on your fingers or hands. However, sometimes light-colored nail polish can get on your sofa and ruin your sofa set. You may think you have to throw it away, but it is possible to save it. Here you will learn how to remove nail polish stains from your sofa.
Keeping Calm
Removing nail polish from hands and feet can be a challenge. Because of this difficulty, you may panic when you see nail polish on your clothes. This fear and anxiety may lead you to try to remove the stain by scrubbing it vigorously. However, this method may smear the stain and cause an even bigger mess. The calmer you are, the better. Soiling can be stressful, but it’s best handled when you’re relaxed. Controlled movements rather than knee-jerk reactions are helpful.
Removing the excess
If the stain is still wet, start by removing the excess that has not penetrated the fabric. Instead of rubbing, you can lift the nail polish off the affected sofa with an object. If you lift the polish with a piece of paper or cardboard, it will be easier to remove and leave less residue to clean from sofa.
Lightly dab the surface.
Use a cotton swab with detergent or soap to remove any remaining stains. Use small amounts so you don’t remove the stain. This will only complicate the cleaning process. Start at the outer edge of the stain and work your way toward the center. Gently run your hand over the stain and continue replacing the old stain with a new one. Repeat this process until you are sure you have removed as much paint as possible. To remove the residue, place the object under a faucet and run a gentle stream of water over the area.
Caution should be exercised when using paint removers
If soap and detergent do not remove the stain, you may need something stronger. You can also use nail polish remover, but test it on the fabric first. To see how the fabric reacts, apply a small amount to the bottom seam. Wait a few minutes and if the color of the nail polish remover hasn’t changed, you can move on to the next step.
Make sure the nail polish remover does not damage the upholstery. Place a towel on the back of the shirt, sweater, or pants to make sure the polish doesn’t drip off the other side. Take the cotton swabs again and dip one into the nail polish remover. Dampen it slightly, but not too much. Dab the nail polish remover on the stain and replace the pad until the stain is completely gone. Then remove any remaining nails polish remover with a slightly dampened cloth.
To avoid this in the future, place an old towel on the couch while you treat your hands and toes with nail polish. You can also find products on the internet that hold the bottle in place during use.
Let us do the cleaning for you.
With all the different spills and mishaps that happen around the house, it can be hard to find the time to do a good cleaning. You may see pictures of attractive homes in magazines or on the internet and want to do the same in your own home. However, with your work schedule and time with your family, you may not be able to achieve your goal.
