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Help with nail polish on leather.

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bethom
bethom Posts: 16,573 Forumite
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My ds decided he was going to play with my nail polishes and one has leaked a little onto my new leather sofa. :eek:

How do I get it off? Would it be ok to use nail polish remover on leather? It is dried out as I didn't notice it when it was done, it is a fairly small amount.

I need some help please before I get lynched!! :eek: :o
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  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
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    You might have some problems, the only thing i can find about removing nail varnish is acetone (like nail varnish remover) but this can also remove the colour too, what i would do is try a patch somewhere you cant see and basically see if it does remove any colour from your sofa.
    Catherine x
  • squeaky
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    If not, it's surprising how many things soften when covered in oil... then it might just gently scrape off with a fingernail or an old credit card type thing.
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  • bethom
    bethom Posts: 16,573 Forumite
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    Thankyou so much to the both of you. :A

    I think I will try the oil first as it is gentler. And I will be keeping the nail varnishes well away in future!!
    I live in my own little world, but it's ok as everyone knows me here :)
  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
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    Good luck, let us know how you get on!!
    Catherine x
  • mae
    mae Posts: 1,516 Forumite
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    How can I remove nail varnish off a leather suite any suggestions please?
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Nail varnish remover will do it, though you have to be careful and tbh it sounds a bit dodgy.

    There is more information here:-

    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061203012626AA5knlv

    Edit: Check the answers lower down the page :)
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  • angelavdavis
    angelavdavis Posts: 4,714 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    I would apply the remover with a cotton bud and dab only on the nail varnish until it disappears - hopefully keep any damage to the leather colour to a minimum.
    :D Thanks to MSE, I am mortgage free!:D
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
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    Hi mae,

    Oil is also suggested on this older thread and might keep damage to the colour to a minimum: Help with nail polish on leather.

    Pink
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