Help with nail polish on leather.

bethom

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:

comping_cat

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

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.

bethom

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!!

comping_cat

Good luck, let us know how you get on!!
Catherine x

mae

How can I remove nail varnish off a leather suite any suggestions please?

squeaky

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

angelavdavis

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.

Pink.

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.

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