Hacks with nail polish remover: the 5 coolest uses

You can surprisingly use nail polish remover for more than just your own nails. Since this contains mainly the solvent acetone, it is very versatile. Here we show you the best hacks with nail polish remover.

Lifehack No. 1: Use the nail polish remover to remove super glue and paint

The solvent acetone in the nail polish remover has a powerful effect. It serves to separate substances from each other, namely the varnish from the nails. But also many other substances:

• The nail polish remover can, for example, very easily dissolve the fingers if the glue breaks down.
• To do this, it is best to apply the nail polish to a cotton pad or something similar with which you can loosen the glued area. Then you should wash your hands well with warm water so that all chemicals disappear.
• The acetone in the nail polish remover also erases residues from stickers or paint splashes. The solvent works best on smooth surfaces.

Lifehack No. 2: Polish shoes with the nail polish remover

The all-rounder can also be used wonderfully for leather shoe care.

• To do this, apply a little of the solvent to the area to be polished and then wash it off with soap and water.
• After the shoe has dried, you can apply the usual leather care. Your shoes will look like new.

Lifehack No. 3: Repair displays with the nail polish remover

Scratches quickly occur on the fine surfaces of smartphones, watches, laptops etc. Again, the nail polish remover offers an amazing lifehack.

• To do this, drizzle the nail polish onto a fine fabric and gently work the display. The nail polish remover softens the notches in the surface due to the friction.
• Work on the scratches until they are no longer visible. However, this only works with plastic. The acetone cannot remove scratches in the glass.

Lifehack No. 4: Liquify nail polish with the nail polish remover

Nail polishes dry up quickly if they are not used for a long time. But that's no reason to part with them.

• The nail polish remover can also help here. If you mix the solvent with a little paint, it will regain its liquid.
• All you have to do is mix the contents of the bottle properly and voilà, like new!

Lifehack No. 5: Remove plastic with the nail polish remover

The Acteon does not stop at hard materials such as burned-in plastic.

• If you want to get stubbornly burned-in plastic from your hob, for example, you can also put nail polish remover on a fabric.
• Carefully edit this area and clean it completely. Best with clear water.

Here you can find out more about another variant of ordinary nail polish: gel polish.

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