How can you get fingernail polish off a finished hardwood floor?

Little sister spilled some fingernail polish on a finished hardwood floor. The big chunks came off but the smears aren't. We can't use fingernail polish remover because it will ruin the floors. help pleaseHow can you get fingernail polish off a finished hardwood floor?
WikiAnswers suggests:





Do not apply nail polish remover to the stain; it will quickly damage finish. Instead, soften the nail polish by rubbing it with a cloth saturated in mineral spirits.





You might also try lacquer thinner.








Murphy's Oil Soap website recommends:


Problem: Nail Polish Stains On Wood








Solution: Nail polish will bind with many finishes, making it difficult to remove without also removing the finish. The trick is to remove the stain without removing all the layers of surface finish. Try Murphy wood cleaner and plastic scouring pads. Stubborn stains may be approached by rubbing gently with fine steel wool and wood floor cleaner like Murphy庐 Oil Soap.





Afterwards, rinse and dry the area. If floor finish or wax has been removed in thatHow can you get fingernail polish off a finished hardwood floor?
You could try using a razor blade to scrap off the polish. Similar to scraping a mirror or glass, hold the razor at and angle where it won't dig or gouge into the wood, and try lightly scraping the polish away. I did this will chewing gum before, and it worked very well.





good luck