how can you get fingernail polish off a finished hardwood floor


PEANUT , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 12:03:33 AM

Little sister spilled some fingernail polish on a finished hardwood floor. 
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The big chunks came off but the smears aren't. We can not use fingernail 
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polish remover because it will ruin the floors. help please
 
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TUTSIE , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 03:15:48 AM

You could try using a razor blade to scrap off the polish.  
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Similar to scraping a mirror or glass, hold the razor at and angle where  
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it won't dig or gouge into the wood, and try lightly scraping the polish  
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away. I did this will chewing gum before, and it worked very well.  
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good luck  
 
 
 
 
 

Love Bug! , Friday, 13th of August 2010 07:22:02 AM

Wiki suggests:  
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Do not apply nail polish remover to the stain; it will quickly damage  
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finish. Instead, soften the nail polish by rubbing it with a cloth  
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saturated in mineral spirits.  
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You might also try lacquer thinner.  
 
 
Murphy is Oil Soap website recommends:  
Problem: Nail Polish Stains On Wood  
 
 
Solution: Nail polish will bind with many finishes, making it difficult to  
remove without also removing the finish. The trick is to remove the stain  
without removing all the layers of surface finish. Try Murphy wood cleaner  
& plastic scouring pads. Stubborn stains may be approached by rubbing  
gently with fine steel wool & wood floor cleaner like Murphy® Oil Soap.  
 
Afterwards, rinse & dry the area. If floor finish or wax has been removed  
in that  
 
 
 
 
 



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