How to Remove Nail Polish From Plastic

Nail polish and other paint spills are difficult to remove from most surfaces, including linoleum, Plexiglass and plastic surfaces. Nail polish dries quickly and spreads fast. When removing nail polish from plastic surfaces, you want to remove the polish and not the plastic's color or damage the plastic's surface underneath the polish. Once the nail polish is off your plastic surface, clean the surface with a non-abrasive solution to remove any polish residue as well as any dirt. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Wipe the spill up immediately with paper towels. Wear latex gloves to keep your hands clean. If the nail polish has dried on the surface, scrape the dried polish gently with a plastic putty knife.

2

Pour 1 cup of amyl acetate in a pot or bucket. Dip a soft, non-abrasive cloth or rag in the pot or bucket. Wring out excess.

3

Wipe the plastic surface with the amyl acetate-soaked cloth or rag.

4

Mix 1 tbsp. of dish soap and 2 cups of warm water in a pot or bucket. Stir the mixture with a clean, soft cloth or rag. Wring out excess.

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Wipe the plastic surface clean with the soap mixture-soaked cloth or rag. Dry the plastic surface with a paper towel.