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    Will acetone harm black clothes?
    Community Answer
    It will fade it very slightly.
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    How can I get nail polish off a blanket without ruining the blanket?
    Community Answer
    You need to figure out what kind of fabric the blanket is first and then follow the steps in this article.
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    I spilled some nail polish on my carpet. How can I remove it without a stain?
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    Upon discovering any nail polish stains on your carpet, wet the stain with cold water. Spray 15-20 pumps of hair spray, followed by three to five small splashes of rubbing alcohol. Using a small scrub brush, scrub the nail polish stain directly for about a minute. While you’re scrubbing, keep pouring clean, cold water onto the stain throughout the process. Repeat this process until the nail polish stain is no longer visible.
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    What if you have a non-acetone nail polish remover? Will that still work?
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    No, you need acetone in it, because the chemical reaction with color and acetone react in a way where it comes off.
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    Does 100% acetone take color from your clothes?
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    Yes, it will make the area appear slightly lighter in color, almost acting as bleach.
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    Will any of these steps cause clothing to fade?
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    You have to make sure that the fabric is color safe, if it isn't then it might fade.
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    How do I remove nail polish from clothing that has dried?
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    Use Method 1. It will help take the nail polish off but you can only use acetone in the nail polish. That's because acetone has some sort of a chemical that will take the nail polish off.
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    How do I remove nail polish from polyester and spandex?
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    Use the hair spray option seen above to get it out; make sure to rinse all the hairspray out afterwards.
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    Can I use both acetone and lighter fluid together on fabric?
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    No, as the acetone is very flammable so you will be asking for a disaster if you combine these two. You should only use one of them to get the nail polish out of the fabric.
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    Is one color more difficult to remove than another? If so, which colors are more difficult?
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    Brighter colors such as reds, pinks and purples tend to be harder to remove due to the chemicals used to form the colors. Equally, black and blue polishes can also be difficult to remove.
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    Which method would you use for removing nail polish from jeans?
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    Maybe try acetone. but it might fade the color and ruin the jeans.
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    How do I remove glitter from a bag?
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    Clean the bag out, then use a lint roller. If that doesn't work, try a vacuum with a thin attachment.
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    How do you get polish off white jeans?
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    It probably won't come out because, well the jeans are white. But sense the article said and some of the other questions did too. That the acetone might fade cloths.It won't matter because the jeans are white. So look at the tag on the jeans to make sure they are "color safe." Then follow the rest of the steps to remove the stain! If it doesn't come out them I don't know what to tell you. Maybe look at another website?
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    How can I remove nail polish from a white cotton shirt?
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    You should use method one above.
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    How do I take nail polish off of a white comforter?
    Community Answer
    The bug spray and toothbrush approach works best. The stain on my comforter isn't 100% gone, but it is hardly noticeable.
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