13 Practical Uses For Nail Polish Remover That Have Nothing To Do With Removing Nail Polish!
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Nail polish removers are of two kinds – those with acetone and those without. Acetone-based removers are quite effective as acetone is a very strong solvent that is used in a myriad of industrial and household products, such as cleaners and even cement! No wonder then that it also packs in quite a few handy uses you may not be aware of.
So, if you’re feeling a little experimental and want a quick fix to a variety of ordinary household problems, take out your trusty nail polish remover and go DIY!
Here are 14 amazingly practical uses of nail polish removers you can try right now-
1. Remove Stains From Your China
Hate it when your fancy china is riddled with stubborn stains? A simple way to remove them is to scrub the spots with your nail polish remover and then clean the utensil as you normally would. That’ll rub the stain right off!
2. Clean Scuffs From Your Kitchen Floor
Scuff marks on your kitchen floor can completely ruin the beauty of it. To get rid of them, soak a cotton ball in your nail polish remover and rub it vigorously on the places that have scuff marks. Then clean the floor with warm, soapy water and sweep it clean.
3. Eliminate Permanent Marker Stains
Permanent marker stains are permanent, right? Not as long as you have a nail polish remover! No matter where you get the stain, you can remove it by soaking a cotton ball in your nail polish remover and gently rubbing it on the mark. This can be used on clothes, upholstery, furniture, and even your skin!
4. Blade Sanitizer
If you want to improve the shelf life of your razors and sanitize them along the way, pour a small amount of nail polish remover on them and wipe it dry gently with a tissue. They’ll look as shiny as when they were new!
5. Scrape Away Window Paint
To remove the nasty splotches and splatters of wall paint on your windows, dab the spots with some nail polish remover and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes. Then try peeling the paint with a soft cloth and it’ll rub right off!
6. Leather Shoe Cleaner
To make your leather shoes shine bright, dab them in your nail polish remover and then gently wipe them with a soft, wet cloth. You can use this remedy for all the leather products you own, including handbags. Just bear in mind to use a cotton ball while cleaning them.
7. Ink Stain Remover
No need to throw away clothes or upholstery with ink stains on them when you have a nail polish remover! Just blot the spot with a cotton ball dipped in the remover to erase the stain. Rinse the item and then wash it as you would.
8. Watch-Face Scratch Remover
A jack of many trades, you can use nail polish remover to buff out small scratches on your watch-face. Rubbing a small amount of remover with a soft cloth will do the trick. However, keep in mind that this doesn’t work for deep scratches.
9. Dissolve Sticky Glue
Got your fingers stuck together while using super glue? Instead of trying to scrape it off with your nails, rub nail polish remover on the affected area with the help of a cotton swab. It’ll free your fingers in no time!
10. Molten Plastic Remover
In case of accidental plastic burns such as getting a plastic bag stuck to your hot toaster or iron, you can scrape off the molten plastic with the help of a nail polish remover. Just wait for the appliance in question to cool and then rub the damaged area with a soft cloth soaked in the remover. Next, use a damp cloth to wipe the appliance clean before use.
11. Restore Dried Out Correction Fluid
To reuse dried up whitener, add several drops of nail polish remover to the bottle and shake well. Your whitener will restore its fluid consistency immediately.
12. Sticker Gunk Remover
Sticker residue on your brand-new glass or metal-ware never rubs off no matter how many times you wash it. An easy way to remove it is to rub the affected area with a cotton ball dipped in nail polish remover. The sticker residue will peel off instantly.
13. Computer Keyboard Cleaner
From greasy finger stains to cookie crumbs and dust, you can wipe clean all of these off your keyboard by rubbing in some nail polish remover on it with the help of a cotton swab and toothbrush. Be careful when cleaning though as you don’t want to damage your keyboard!
Got more interesting uses of nail polish remover up your sleeve? Be sure to share them with us in the comments below!
