Uses For Nail Polish Remover Other Than The Obvious

#1

Nail polish remover might not be as ubiquitous as, say, vinegar. But, if you have a bottle hanging out underneath the bathroom sink, you’re in luck: You can use this beauty product on a bunch of uses around the house. Though the 100% acetone formula is preferable, these tips will also work with non-acetone versions. Here are my favorite other uses for nail polish remover.

#2 Clean a keyboard

Moisten a cotton swab, and gently dab laptop keys to restore them to their original condition.

#3 Restore floors

Pour onto a paper towel, and wipe away unsightly shoe marks on tile, laminate, and concrete floors (avoid using on wood).

#4 Rejuvenate stained china

Soak an old cloth, then dab coffee- or tea-stained areas; rinse with soap and water. Avoid decorative patterns, which could be ruined.

#5 Keep your patent shoes shiny

Wipe down any patent shoes with a kitchen towel dipped in nail polish remover. Gently buff to remove any scuff marks and wipe any residue away with a clean cloth.They’ll be so shiny you’ll be able to see your reflection!

#6 Remove super glue

Ever super glued your fingers together? If so, you can resolve this sticky situation by dipping a cotton swab in nail polish remover and rubbing it over the “stuck” skin. The nail polish remover should break down the super glue and set your fingers free!

#7 Remove scratches from your watch

If you scratch your watch and the face of your watch is actually made of plastic, you can apply a few drops of nail polish remover to a tissue and rub the affected area. This will make the scratch much less obvious.

#8 Marker Stains:

The permanent ink stains are tough to deal when contacted with hands or walls. Those dark colours are so prompt and visible that we quickly want to get rid of it. Drench a cotton ball and then let the stains be away. It’s the easiest remedy that anyone can think of.

#9 Pamper your razor:

Sanitization of razors is a must to ensure that our skin is away from the infection. Since ACETONE acts as a disinfectant, dunk a razor for couple of minutes to sanitize it. Rinse off the gunk between the blades. It also helps in the longetivity of the product.

#10 Eliminating Bathtub ring:

Dilute the nail polish remover with little water and use a stiff brush to scrub away those residues that have occupied your bath tub from a longer time. Let not the stains spoil your mood.

#11 Remove bumper sticker residue

Unlike tattoos, bumper stickers don’t have to be “forever.” So if you’re sick of any of the bumper stickers affixed to your car (e.g., your “My Child has Perfect Attendance at Howard Elementary School” bumper sticker may be obsolete if your child is now in college), after scraping or peeling off the unwanted sticker, get rid of any residue by rubbing a little nail polish remover on the affected area. Nail polish remover should work just as well as specialty products such as Goo Gone, but at a fraction of the price. This tip will also work to remove sticker residue on most glass and metal surfaces.

#12 Remove Leeches

How many times has this happened to you: You’re enjoying a leisurely soak in the sun when a child starts screaming, “Leech, leech!!” Naturally, you have a bottle of nail polish remover in your bag because everyone does their nails at the beach, lake or local swamp. This is your chance to play lifeguard; well, leech guard, anyway. Pour the acetone over the disgusting bloodsucker and it’ll peel right off, demonstrating exactly why this stuff should never be imbibed.

#13 Fix stray paint mistakes on glass windows

No matter how steady your hands or how much painter’s tape you apply to windows when painting a room, paint inevitably tends to get on the window glass. To remove small wayward paint mistakes from the glass, apply a tiny dab of acetone nail polish remover to the affected area and let it soak in for five minutes. Then take a clean, dry cloth and rub the acetone into the affected area. Next, use a clean, damp cloth to clean the area and wipe away any remaining paint residue.

#14 Sanitise your beauty tools

Keep your tweezers, nails clippers and other metal beauty tools clean and germ-free by giving them a quick dab with a cotton swab dunked in nail polish remover. Clean with soapy water then dry with a hand towel.

#15 Revive your correction fluid

If you or your child uses Tipp-Ex or something similar, add a drop of nail polish remover into the bottle every now and to prevent it from clogging up. You can also use this little trick on a clogged bottle. Just keep adding a drop at a time and shaking to break it up.

#16 Refresh dried-out nail polish

If your nail polish has dried up and gone all clumpy, you can bring it back to life with some nail polish remover. Simply pour a few drops into the bottle, give it a bit of a shake and the nail polish will loosen up and become liquid again. This trick also works on white-out liquid.

#17 Welding Plastic

Bet you didn’t know acetone fuses most plastics. Just apply a drop to one of the surfaces and hold the other surface in place until it dries. There are other, better chemicals for this (methylene chloride, for example) but acetone works in a pinch, say when you want to create a two-headed Barbie.

#18 Plastic Bags on Metal

Hot metal toasters and plastic bread bags are not a good match. Once melded together, you could live with a permanent memory of that Wonder Bread bag or unplug the toaster and set to work. Once the metal is cool, pour a little nail polish remover on a soft cloth, gently rub over the damaged area (being careful not to remove the metal finish), wipe with a damp cloth and dry with a paper towel. By the way, this also works for melted plastic on curling and flat irons.

#19 Brass Lacquer

Before you can polish or re-lacquer old brass, you have to remove the original lacquer coating. Pour a small amount of remover on a soft cloth, rub the brass object until the old lacquer lifts off and polish.

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