Like Tony, I have used the napping shears to expedite the removal of nail polish on a cut-pile rug when necessary.
For most nail polish stains, here is the technique I use. Proved just last week by testing 8 nail polishes from women working here in the office. They did have a few questions about why I was borrowing their nail polish.
Fingernail Polish
Description
There are a variety of nail polishes; some include hardeners, glitter or other additives. Don’t expect every spill to respond the same. Some spills will require replacing carpet with a bonded insert.
Degree of Difficulty 5
Tools Required
• Extraction equipment
• Gum Getter or spotting spatula
• White cotton towels
Chemicals Required
1) Bridgepoint OINK
2) Bridgepoint StainZONE
Procedures
1) Apply OINK to affected area.
2) Agitate with Gum Getter or spatula to break up deposit and work OINK into the deposit. Be careful not to saturate the backing, as any solvent may loosen adhesives leading to delamination.
3) Allow 3 minutes dwell time.
4) Agitate further to thoroughly dissolve deposit
5) Rinse and extract with very hot water.
6) Repeat above steps as necessary.
7) If color remains, Apply StainZONE, agitate to insure penetration. Careful use of heat may be required to remove all color. Use a wallpaper steamer checking progress every 15 seconds. Discontinue use of heat when stain has been removed or if any color loss from carpet is observed.
The Oink does include acetone and other helpful solvents. As LArry said, it is often a two step procedure. Remove the acrylic and then remove any remaining color.
