Household Dilemma of the Month: October
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This month's dilemma:
How do you remove nail polish from carpet?
Asked by Vicki from OR.
Suggestions:
Spot Shot removed red finger nail polish from my carpet. Clean the spot first with vinegar and water if you have been trying other things. - Pam, TN
This happened to me a few months ago. I used nail polish remover then windex. Dabbed with a WHITE cloth. I think that's the key.You can't even tell and it was bright pink nail polish! - Pamea, OH
I have used nail polish remover and then washed the rest out. - Lacy, IN
Important - Always read and follow the care instructions and any warnings provided by the carpet manufacturer. Rugs and carpets with natural fibers and/or certain dyes may require special treatment. If in doubt contact a cleaning professional for advice/service. Also follow these General Rules for stain treatment.
Remove as much of the nail polish as possible using a spoon or dull knife.
Apply a non-oily nail polish remover to a clean white cloth and gently rub (in only one direction at a time) or blot the spot. Continue until spot is removed. Do not allow nail polish remover to get to the latex backing. Go to the next step to remove nail polish remover.
Apply a small quantity of detergent solution to the spot. (To make the detergent solution mix 1/4 teaspoon of a hand dish washing detergent which does not contain lanolin or bleach with 1 quart of water; examples of safe detergents are Dawn� and Joy�.) Use a blotting motion to work the detergent into the affected area. If spot is being removed continue
applying detergent and blotting with a white paper towel until spot is removed.
Rinse with tap water using a spray bottle, blot to remove excess moisture.
Spray lightly with water, do not blot this time; apply pad of paper towels and brick and allow to dry.
If there is still some stain on the carpet and blotting is not removing it, then moisten the tufts in the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Let stand for on (1) hour. Blot and repeat until carpet is stain free. Light will cause peroxide to change back to water so no rinsing is necessary. Apply pad of paper towels and weight down with brick. Michelle
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