Almost every household has a bottle of nail polish remover. Chances are you've never considered using it for anything other than removing nail polish. However, you can use it for many different household purposes.
The ingredients that allow nail polish remover to actually remove nail polish make the liquid an inexpensive cleaning solution. You can also use it in various different craft projects. These tutorials will show you how versatile nail polish remover can be.
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1. Remove bathtub scum
The soap scum ring in your bathtub can be hard to scrub off. You buy endless products with scrubbing bubbles, but did you know the solution may be already hiding in your bathroom? Try it below:
The soap scum ring in your bathtub can be hard to scrub off. You buy endless products with scrubbing bubbles, but did you know the solution may be already hiding in your bathroom? Try it below:
2. Transfer photos to tile
You don't have to purchase an expensive kit to transfer photos to tile. This creative tutorial shows you how to "print" your pictures on uncoated tiles using nail polish removal. The addition to cork on the bottom of the tile creates a charming coaster for your home.
You don't have to purchase an expensive kit to transfer photos to tile. This creative tutorial shows you how to "print" your pictures on uncoated tiles using nail polish removal. The addition to cork on the bottom of the tile creates a charming coaster for your home.
3. Remove print from plastic
Not sure how this works? Try the technique demonstrated below:
Not sure how this works? Try the technique demonstrated below:
4. Remove marker from walls
If a child draws on the wall, chances are it will be with a marker. There are also good chances that marker may be a permanent one. Luckily, the video below shows how to remove markings from the wall.
If a child draws on the wall, chances are it will be with a marker. There are also good chances that marker may be a permanent one. Luckily, the video below shows how to remove markings from the wall.
5. Clean up a DIY mug
Permanent marker can cause a lot of stress. Once you've marked it, you feel that it is, well, permanent. The technique below shows how to clean it all up.
Permanent marker can cause a lot of stress. Once you've marked it, you feel that it is, well, permanent. The technique below shows how to clean it all up.
6. Fix a superglue mistake
Super glue is a wonderful adhesive -- until it accidentally glues the wrong things together. Don't worry, there is a solution already in your home.
Super glue is a wonderful adhesive -- until it accidentally glues the wrong things together. Don't worry, there is a solution already in your home.
7. Remove scuff marks from shoes
The rubber toes on your Converse and your favorite patent heels can both suffer from scuff marks. If you are having a hard time cleaning those off, you may want to try the trick below:
The rubber toes on your Converse and your favorite patent heels can both suffer from scuff marks. If you are having a hard time cleaning those off, you may want to try the trick below:
8. Clean your keyboard
It's one of those places that you never think to clean. You may give it a quick swipe of the duster, but rarely take the time to deep clean your computer keyboard. Luckily, the technique below will help save you.
It's one of those places that you never think to clean. You may give it a quick swipe of the duster, but rarely take the time to deep clean your computer keyboard. Luckily, the technique below will help save you.
9. Remove stains from laminate
Light-colored laminate seems to attract stains. Virtually any food with color to it can leave a stain on your countertop. If a gentle scrubbing doesn't remove the stain, try the solution below:
Light-colored laminate seems to attract stains. Virtually any food with color to it can leave a stain on your countertop. If a gentle scrubbing doesn't remove the stain, try the solution below:
10. Smooth a watch face
Many watches have an acrylic watch face. The acrylic becomes scratched and foggy from normal wear. Luckily, the solution below is here to help. Use caution to not over-smooth the surface.
Many watches have an acrylic watch face. The acrylic becomes scratched and foggy from normal wear. Luckily, the solution below is here to help. Use caution to not over-smooth the surface.
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