Acetone or nail-polish removers.—On any material except acetate rayon or
vinyon, sponge the stain with acetone or a commercial nail-polish
remover.
Grease solvent and banana oil (amyl acetate).—Use this treatment on any
material including acetate rayon and vinyon. First wet the stain well
with carbon tetrachloride or gasoline; then apply a drop of banana oil
to the stain. Brush lightly with a soft cloth, using an upward motion to
pick up the dissolved polish. For heavy stains use dry-cleaning soap
with the banana oil.
Bleaches.—To remove any color remaining after the polish itself has been
dissolved, apply a bleach. Test the cloth for change in color first.
_Hydrogen peroxide and sodium perborate._—Sponge with clear water and
then with a solution of 1 teaspoon sodium perborate to 1 pint hydrogen
peroxide. If the stain still shows, sprinkle powdered sodium perborate
on the stain and let stand half an hour. Rinse well with clear water.
_Hydrosulfite._—Apply one of the hydrosulfites available at drug stores
as a color remover. Follow directions on the package.