For those that paint their nails, nail polish remover is probably sitting in your cabinet right now. If you’ve only been using it to remove your nail polish, you’ve totally been missing out. As it turns out – nail polish is quite the multi-tasking product.
These 12 creative and practical uses for nail polish can help remove stains, fix scratches, and so much more.
The only downside to these awesome nail polish remover home hacks? You might find yourself purchasing nail polish more often than you used to.
1. Remove permanent marker stains
If you’ve accidentally gotten permanent marker on something other than the intended surface, don’t fret! Just soak a cotton ball with nail polish remover and rub the marker spot in a circular motion until it has dissolved.
2. Keep patent leather shoes shiny
Patent leather shoes can become scuffed with just one wrong step. Buff out any marks by dabbing the shoes with a dish towel soaked with nail polish remover, then dry with a soft clean cloth. Your shoes will be sparkling like new!
3. Fix minor scratches on your watch
Your favorite watch isn’t ruined just because it has a couple of scratches on the face. Place a drop or two of nail polish remover onto a soft cloth and gently buff out the scratches – works best on plastic-faced watches.
4. Remove sticker residue
A price tag or a sticker never peel off perfectly without a trace of sticky residue. Never. There is always a piece of the sticker or the residue left behind. Thankfully, removing it with nail polish is super easy. Take a nail polish soaked cloth and rub the surface until nothing left of the sticker remains.
5. De-gunk your keyboard
Germs and bacteria love hanging out on your keyboard – so gross, right? Kill those germs by dipping an old toothbrush into nail polish remover and giving the keys a scrub. Use the brush to gently clean in between the keys and your mouse as well.
6. Safely remove scuff marks from your floor
Scuffs and dirt marks can be removed from laminated or tiled floors with a little bit of nail polish remover. Just be sure to dilute the remover (one part remover to three parts water) then mop your floor as usual.
7. Re-liquify correction fluid
If your correction fluid is a little goopy it can create more of a mess than fixing your mistakes. Simply place a drop or two of nail polish remover into the correction fluid bottle and give it a good shake.
8. Clean the ring around your tub
If you’re having trouble removing a stubborn ring around the tub, wipe it away effortlessly with some diluted nail polish remover and a sponge. The dirt and grime should come right off!
9. Remove coffee and tea stains from mugs
Coffee and tea can leave stains in your mugs that don’t come out with normal washing or scrubbing. Use nail polish remover to scrub the stubborn stains with a cloth then wash as normal, the stain should be a thing of the past.
10. Extend the life of your razor
Sanitize your razor blades and make them last longer by dipping them into nail polish remover. Afterward, wipe off any excess and store in a dry place to avoid rusting.
11. Dissolve dry super glue
Getting super glue on your skin can cause a moment of panic. Before scrubbing your skin raw or pulling the skin apart, just rub some nail polish remover on the area instead, and the glue should start to dissolve right away.
12. Remove ink stains from clothing
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Did a pen explode in your pocket? Don’t run to the dry cleaner or toss the shirt in the trash. Nail polish remover will do the trick! Dilute nail polish (1 part remover to 2 parts water) and dab at the stain until it has dissolved, then wash like normal.
