A cloth or cotton ball dipped in nail polish remover disinfects metal beauty tools that are looking a little worse for wear; wash with soap and water and let dry before using again.
Two Surprising Uses for Nail Polish Remover Around the House
A bottle of acetone nail polish remover is good for more than erasing last week's manicure. Here are two unexpected ways to put it to use around the house (non-acetone formulas won't work for either one).
Sanitize Razor Blades, Tweezers, and Nail Clippers
Erase Permanent Marker
A cotton swab or cloth moistened with nail polish remover lifts permanent marker stains from glass, skin, laminated surfaces, and even some fabric and upholstery — fabric should be washed right after the remover is applied.
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