How do you get nail polish out of bathing suits?

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Much as it might seem to make good sense, nail polish remover might not actually be the best thing to use. Most nail polish removers contain acetone which is very powerful and will damage some fabrics - particularly those containing acetate, triacetate or modacrylic, which will dissolve. For these fabrics, it is best to consult the dry cleaner. Acetone will also bleach any dyes already in the fabric, causing the colour to fade.

If you are sure the fabric is safe, lay it on white absorbent paper towels and apply some nail polish remover to the back of the stain, then blot. Repeat and the stain should gradually transfer onto the paper towels. Then repeat using a solution of one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) in a cup of lukewarm water. Finally rinse and then wash as normal.

A safer alternative to nail polish remover might be to use amyl-acetate (banana oil) which is available from pharmacies. Attack the stain first with some dry cleaning solvent fluid in the procedure outlined above and then moisten the stain with amyl-acetate, leave for 15 minutes and then rinse again with the dry-cleaning fluid. If the stain is really persistent, you may have to use a solution of 1 tsp chlorine bleach mixed with 1 tbsp water, applied to the stain with an eye dropper. Only leave it on for two minutes and then flush with water. Repeat if necessary and then finally rinse with a vinegar solution of 1/3 cup white vinegar and 2/3 cup water, which will remove any remaining chlorine.