You can remove nail polish without traditional nail polish remover using several common household items and methods:

• Rubbing Alcohol or Hand Sanitizer : Soak a cotton ball or pad with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer (which contains alcohol) and rub it over your nails. The alcohol acts as a solvent to break down the polish

• Vinegar and Lemon Juice : Mix equal parts white vinegar and natural lemon or orange juice. Press a cotton ball soaked in this mixture onto your nails for 10-15 seconds, then wipe away the softened polish

• Perfume or Hairspray : Both contain alcohol and can be sprayed onto a cotton pad and rubbed on nails to remove polish. This may require repeating the process several times

• Toothpaste : Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste (preferably with baking soda) on an old toothbrush to scrub your nails. Let it sit briefly, then rinse off. Toothpaste contains ethyl acetate, which helps remove polish

• Hydrogen Peroxide and Hot Water Soak : Dilute hydrogen peroxide with water (1 part water to 2 parts peroxide), soak your nails for about 30 seconds, then gently file or rub off the polish

• Apply Fresh Nail Polish : Paint a fresh coat of nail polish over the old polish, then wipe it off quickly with a cotton pad. The new polish softens the old layer, making it easier to remove

• Deodorant Spray : Spray aerosol deodorant directly onto a cotton pad and wipe your nails. This may require some effort for stubborn polish

• Vinegar and Lemon Juice : Their acidity helps break down polish for easier removal

For stubborn or glitter polish, soaking cotton pads in these solutions and wrapping your fingertips in foil for a few minutes can help loosen the polish

. These methods may take longer and require more effort than acetone-based removers, and some may dry out your nails, so moisturizing after removal is recommended

. In summary, rubbing alcohol, vinegar and lemon juice, perfume, toothpaste, hydrogen peroxide soak, fresh polish application, and deodorant spray are effective alternatives to remove nail polish without a traditional remover.