How to Get Nail Polish Off of Antique Furniture

Always lay a magazine or an old towel under your hands when you paint your nails, as it is easy to knock a bottle of nail polish over and ruin antique furniture. Nail polish contains some of the same varnishes that are present in stain and clear sealants. Because of this, the solvents that dissolve nail polish can also dissolve the stain or sealant. Be careful when cleaning the nail polish so you don’t ruin the piece. And if the antique furniture is valuable, take it to a professional cleaner who deals with antiques.

Cloths
Nail polish remover
Liquid dish soap

Instructions

- 1
  Soak a clean cloth in nail polish remover, and wring it out so the cloth is wet but not dripping.
- 2
  Dab the nail polish stain directly on the stain until it is gone. Work from the edges of the stain toward the center. Don’t let the nail polish remover sit on the furniture for longer than is necessary.
- 3
  Dab the area immediately with a water-soaked cloth, and let it dry completely. Don’t wait to do this, as the longer the nail polish remover sits on the wood furniture, the more likely it is to wear off the sealant or stain.
- 4
  Mix 1 tbsp. of liquid dish soap with 2 cups of water if you are cleaning upholstery.
- 5
  Soak a clean cloth in the soapy water, and wring it out as much as possible.
- 6
  Dab the cloth over the upholstery until the nail polish residue is gone.
- 7
  Soak a clean cloth in cold water, and blot it over the area until the soap residue is gone.

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