How to Get Nail Polish off Just About Any Surface

Start with rubbing alcohol., Keep scrubbing., Finish with soapy water., Dry off the wall.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Start with rubbing alcohol.

    Pour a little rubbing alcohol on to the coarse side of a sponge.

    Then, begin scrubbing directly on the nail polish while trying to avoid the paint around the stain.

    Use small, circular motions to scrub.
  2. Step 2: Keep scrubbing.

    It may take a few minutes of gentle scrubbing before you completely remove the nail polish.

    During this time, add more alcohol to the sponge as necessary. , When you feel that you have lifted as much of the stain as possible, clean off the area and any residue with dish detergent and warm water.

    Dampen a soft cloth in the solution and gently rub the area clean. , After you have finished cleaning, be sure to use a soft cloth to completely dry off the wall.
  3. Step 3: Finish with soapy water.

  4. Step 4: Dry off the wall.

Detailed Guide

Pour a little rubbing alcohol on to the coarse side of a sponge.

Then, begin scrubbing directly on the nail polish while trying to avoid the paint around the stain.

Use small, circular motions to scrub.

It may take a few minutes of gentle scrubbing before you completely remove the nail polish.

During this time, add more alcohol to the sponge as necessary. , When you feel that you have lifted as much of the stain as possible, clean off the area and any residue with dish detergent and warm water.

Dampen a soft cloth in the solution and gently rub the area clean. , After you have finished cleaning, be sure to use a soft cloth to completely dry off the wall.

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