What Can Be Used to Take Red Nail Polish Off Laminate Floors?

Scouring Powder

• Although a scouring powder can remove tough red nail polish stains, it also can scratch your floor if you do not use it carefully. Commercial scouring powders are readily available in the cleaning aisle, or you can create your own by mixing an equal amount of baking soda, salt and borax powder. When you apply a mild scouring powder to the laminate floor, rub the stain lightly with a damp, non-abrasive sponge. Avoid scrubbing too hard because you can permanently damage the laminate. Rinse the scouring powder off with water and dry the area with a towel after you remove the nail polish.

Nail Polish Remover

• Since nail polish remover works effectively on fingernails, it can also work to dissolve the stain from laminate floors. Rub the nail polish remover onto the stain with a clean washcloth until it dissolves completely, then rinse and dry the floor thoroughly. If you do not have nail polish remover or if you are worried about it harming your floor, apply a isopropyl rubbing alcohol solution to the stain. Mix 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water and 1 cup rubbing alcohol in a bowl and rub it over the stain. Rinse and dry the floor after applying the solution.

Concentrated Detergent

• Concentrated dish detergent works effectively to remove nail polish from laminate floors without scratching or damaging the surface. You can also apply a concentrated household cleaner. Always read the label to ensure that the cleaner you use is safe for laminate floors. Rub the concentrated solution onto the stain with a washcloth. Always rinse the solution off with clean water and dry the floor with a towel.

Warnings

• Never leave standing water on laminate floors because the moisture can cause the floor to expand. Never scrape laminate floors with a razor blade or other sharp object because you can scratch the surface. Always test cleaning solutions on small and inconspicuous areas on the laminate floors to make sure that they will not harm the surface. Avoid using steel wool or harsh abrasives on laminate floors -- they can scratch the floor permanently.