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December 24, 2010 3:14 PM Subscribe
How do I remove nailpolish from a wooden floor?
My sister just dropped a bottle of nailpolish and it exploded onto our wooden floor that is polyurethaned. We wiped up what we could but how can we get the rest off without completely stripping the floor?
My sister just dropped a bottle of nailpolish and it exploded onto our wooden floor that is polyurethaned. We wiped up what we could but how can we get the rest off without completely stripping the floor?
The internet also suggests hairspray or Magic Eraser.
posted by Sara C. at 3:35 PM on December 24, 2010
posted by Sara C. at 3:35 PM on December 24, 2010
I would try Goof Off in an inconspicuous place and see if it doesn't harm the finish (it didn't on my floor) and then try it on one spot of polish. It does what few other things seem able to do. Available at most big box stores.
posted by Old Geezer at 4:10 PM on December 24, 2010
posted by Old Geezer at 4:10 PM on December 24, 2010
If you go with Magic Eraser or hairspray let the nail polish fully dry first.
The nail polish may have very slightly softened the poly. If you start buffing away at it, then you'll mar the finish. Normally you need to attack stains right away, but in this case I'd make sure it fully dry.
I'd let it dry completely. Then try Crud Cutter first, followed by magic eraser. If that doesn't work, then go with non-acetone remover.
posted by 26.2 at 4:10 PM on December 24, 2010
The nail polish may have very slightly softened the poly. If you start buffing away at it, then you'll mar the finish. Normally you need to attack stains right away, but in this case I'd make sure it fully dry.
I'd let it dry completely. Then try Crud Cutter first, followed by magic eraser. If that doesn't work, then go with non-acetone remover.
posted by 26.2 at 4:10 PM on December 24, 2010
You might also b able to peel it away when it's 90% dry. I did that when I got some enamel paint on my floor and it came right off with a dull butter knife.
posted by fshgrl at 5:00 PM on December 24, 2010
posted by fshgrl at 5:00 PM on December 24, 2010
It sounds like acetone is safe on polyurethane, but I would test in an inconspicuous spot...
posted by gregr at 7:18 PM on December 24, 2010
posted by gregr at 7:18 PM on December 24, 2010
Want to remove nail polish? Use paper towel and nail polish remover. Acetone and non-acetone based should both rip up the nail polish much faster than they soften the polyurethane. Test in an inconspicuous spot to find out just how hard you can go at it before you leave marks.
posted by flabdablet at 5:27 AM on December 25, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by flabdablet at 5:27 AM on December 25, 2010 [1 favorite]
I used Oxy-Clean to get nail polish out of carpet. Perhaps it would work well on your floor without damaging it too much.
posted by Simon Barclay at 4:50 PM on December 25, 2010
posted by Simon Barclay at 4:50 PM on December 25, 2010
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posted by Sara C. at 3:33 PM on December 24, 2010