12 Uses For Nail Polish Remover That Aren't Removing Nail Polish
Nail polish remover > baking soda.
1. Wipe away permanent marker from any smooth surface
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2. Erase scuff marks from laminate, tile or concrete floors
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3. Remove the sticky residue from jar labels
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4. Clean and sanitize your razor
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A cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover will help remove soap scum and sanitize the blades.
5. Clean the crevices in your keyboard
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Dip a Q-tip in remover and easily remove residue from between keys (just don't soak the Q-tip too long, to avoid liquid seeping beneath the keys).
6. Remove stains from white china
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Soak a cloth in remover and wipe away the stains, being careful to avoid any patterns, and then rinse with soap and water.
7. Remove nail polish from the carpet
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Yes, of course nail polish remover should remove nail polish—but it'll also work on the carpet. Pour a generous amount over the stain and let it sit for about a minute before using a hard-bristled brush to scrub it out.
8. Take stray paint off glass windows
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9. Buff away all the scuffs and stains on your shoes
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10. Buff out dings and scratches from a plastic watch face
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Acetone is capable of dissolving plastic, so in small doses, it can help remove scratches.
11. Easily scrub off colored printing from plastic containers
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12. Loosen the superglue cap
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Use a few drops of nail polish remover to dissolve the glue that's dried on the cap.