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• When the spoon gets heavily painted, wipe it off before continuing to touch the paint on the carpet to prevent further paint stains.

Blot off the paint. After scooping off the nail polish from the carpet as much as possible, you can use an old towel, rag or cloth to absorb more. Wrap the cloth around two fingers and dab the nail polish stain. Do not rub it to keep the paint from spreading around and penetrating the carpet fibers.

• After each blotting, turn over the clean cloth so the stain doesn't spread.
• Continue to dab the stain in this way until the polish is no longer on the rag.

Try the detergent effect on part of the carpet. It is important to test the carpet before using new cleaners or products. Soak a cotton ball with nail polish remover or detergent and dab a small portion of the hidden area on the carpet.

• A good place to try the detergent is the hidden carpet under the furniture.
• Check again after a few minutes to see if the carpet just tested is discolored or damaged by the detergent. If you notice these symptoms, try something else.
• If there is no damage or discoloration, you can continue to remove the nail polish from the carpet.

Apply detergent to the stain. Soak nail polish remover or cleaning product in a clean rag or cloth and blot the stain, the same way you would with a dry cloth. Turn over regularly to clean cloths to avoid specking paint. Add more solution to the rag if necessary and keep dabbing until the stain is gone.

• Do not pour nail polish remover and other cleaning agents directly onto the carpet, as these will seep down and damage the underside of the carpet.

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Method 2 of 3: Clean dry nail polish

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   Rough off the dry nail polish. Scrape with a spoon, knife or fingernail, or use as much nail polish on the carpet as possible. Once the paint is scraped off, the remaining cleaning job is quick and easy.
   • You can also try using scissors to cut the surface of the paint, as long as you don't over-cut. If the cut is too wide or too deep, you may leave a visible mark on the carpet.

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   Try the cleaning agent on the carpet first. Acetone-free nail polish removers work best, as it has been specially formulated to dissolve nail polish. Soak the solution on a cotton ball and dab a small shadow on the carpet. Leave it on for 1-2 minutes, then check for damage or discoloration of the carpet.
   • In addition to nail polish remover, you can try other cleaners like rubbing alcohol, hair spray, glass cleaner, carpet cleaner, and hydrogen peroxide. Do not use hydrogen peroxide on dark rugs, as hydrogen peroxide can discolor the dye.
   • Do not use acetone nail polish remover, as it can stain and discolor your carpet.

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   Apply detergent to clean the stain. Soak a rag or cloth with nail polish remover or other detergent, then press lightly on the nail polish stain and blot the polish to loosen and wipe off. Turn over to the clean rag to prevent the stain from spreading. Apply more solution if necessary. Continue blotting until the stain is gone.
   • Do not pour detergent directly onto the carpet, as solutions can damage the underside of the carpet.
   • Avoid rubbing or scrubbing too hard, as if you do, the stain will be pushed deeper into the fibers.
   • You can also use a small brush, such as a toothbrush, to remove stains with nail remover. Be sure not to rub too hard or rub it outside, otherwise the stain may spread.
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Method 3 of 3: Clean up after removing paint stains

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   Absorb detergent and nail polish. Once the nail polish is gone, press the surface of the carpet with a clean towel or rag to absorb the remaining polish and nail polish remover or detergent.
   • Use a different towel or turn over the clean part of the towel often while blotting. Continue to press the towel against the carpet until the remaining traces are gone and the towel is no longer damp.

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   Clean carpet with soap. Fill a small bucket with water and add 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) of dish soap, detergent, or carpet cleaner. Stir in water to dissolve the soap and lather. Soak the sponge in soapy water, wring out the water and rub on the carpet to remove any stains.
   • Wash the sponge regularly in soapy water, continuing to rub until the nail polish remover or detergent smells off.

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   Water discharge. Fill a clean bucket with water. Dip a clean sponge in the bucket of water and wring it out. Dab a sponge over the dirt to remove soap and detergent.
   • Rinse the sponge regularly in the water and continue to blot until the soap and stain are gone.

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   Dry the carpet. Use a clean towel to blot on the carpet to absorb water. While trying to absorb water, you can place the fan directly in the wet area on the carpet. Turn on the fan and let the wind blow into the carpet until it is dry. advertisement

What you need

• Spoon
• Old towel or rag
• Nail polish removers do not contain acetone
• Cotton
• Vacuum cleaner
• Small bucket
• Dishwashing liquid
• The sponge