[header] How to get nail polish out of fabric [title] Place the stained fabric facedown on a few paper towels. [step] The part of the fabric that is stained should be against the paper towels. Use this method whether the nail polish is wet or dry. 
[substeps] This method works effectively on cotton, linen, silk, denim, and most other fabrics. Proceed with caution if the item in question contains acetate or triacetate since the nail polish remover melts fabrics containing these chemicals.