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10 Ways Nail Polish Remover Can Solve Household Problems
These examples are exactly why I always have a bottle in my home.
D.G. Sciortino
11.26.18

Nail polish remover is great for taking off your nail polish. But it can also be a lifesaver around your home. It can get rid of some pretty serious messes and even help out with arts and crafts.

Here Are 10 Ways Nail Polish Remover Can Solve Household Problems:

1) Smooth Out Watch Scratches

You can make your watch face look brand new with nail polish remover. Mix acetone nail polish remover with a bit of water. Dip in a cotton ball and wipe your watch face down. It will remove scratches and dirt from acrylic faced watches by dissolvinf a thin layer of the surface.

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2) Remove Stains From Laminate Surfaces

Dip a rag in nail polish remover and use it to soak up your stain. Wipe until discoloration is removed. The acetone in the nail polish will lift the stains from your laminate surface.

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3) Clean Your Keyboard

Sometimes your keyboard keys need a deep clean. Rub an old toothbrush in nail polish remover. Use it to brush your keys clean. It will both clean and disinfect your keys and will evaporate quickly.

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4) Remove Scuff Marks From Shoes

Scuff marks can be hard to get off your rubber sole shoes. Dip a cotton swab or ball in nail polish remover. Use it to wipe those stains away.

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5) Remove Superglue

Did you glue your fingers together? It seems like I do this EVERY time I bust out the superglue. Use nail polish remover to dissolve the glue on your skin.

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6) Get Marker Off Your Walls

You won’t have to worry about having a permanent art piece if your child draws on the wall with a marker. Use nail polish remover to wipe the stain away. It will even work on permanent marker. Just make sure you don’t ruin the paint on your walls.

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7) Get Print Off Plastic

Trying to reuse that old container? Why not get rid of all that print so you don’t get confused when you reuse it. Just wipe it off with a paper towel soaked in nail polish remover.

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8) Transfer Photos

You can actually use nail polish remover to transfer photos to other surfaces. It works best on tiles. Learn how to do it below.

9) Remove Ink Stains

Mix one part nail polish remover and two parts of water. Soak a tissue or soft cloth in it. Use it to dab at the stain and remover it.
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10) Remove Stickers and Residue From Glass Metal

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Did you try to peel off a sticker and fail? Rub the area with nail polish remover and pull away the excess stickers. Continue to rub the area with nail polish remover until it’s no longer sticky.

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