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Acetone is a colourless liquid commonly used as a solvent in nail-polish removers, cleaning supplies, and paint thinners. When you need to touch-up polish or remove nail polish, acetone-based nail-polish removers are the most effective and fastest way to remove nail polish or false nails and glue. Inexpensive and easy to find, acetone is a versatile, natural material that has a variety of uses. Often considered the least toxic solvent in the chemical industry, it can be used for many house-hold needs.

As a general solvent, acetone is commonly used in laboratories for cleaning purposes. Using acetone is generally safe to use, as it is a natural material that the human body even produces on its own. Acetone is commonly used in the beauty industry, not only as a nail-polish remover, but also for skin-rejuvenation services such as chemical peels. Hair extensionists can also benefit from using acetone as an effective hair extension remover, as it is a main ingredient commonly found in glue removers. Along with hair extensions, it can be used to remove glue from wigs and other beauty products. Its effective use for glue removal is not limited there - acetone is also commonly used to remove superglue products and unhardened epoxy resins quickly and also removes leftover residue from windows and porcelain. 

Although many people are aware of the uses of acetone for nail-polish remover and as a cleaner, it is becoming more popular as a fuel additive for gasoline and diesel engines. By adding only a small amount to your gas tank, some claim that gas mileage can improve. This works through acetone's ability to aid in vaporization of the gasoline or diesel in the tank by reducing surface tension and agitating fuel molecules. Gains to fuel economy have been cited as being anywhere from 10-35%. More efficient fuel economy is obviously beneficial to your fuel costs as well as the environment through lowered emissions. Adding acetone to your fuel tank should be done with care and avoidance of the car's paint.

Genesis paint is commonly used to colour dolls and is particularly durable. For artists and hobbyists wishing to remove stubborn paint from toys or their dolls, acetone is particularly useful. Acetone pads or applying some pure acetone on a kitchen rag can easily remove hardened paint as if it was never there.

Acetone is also used as a heavy-duty degreaser in industries that need metal cleaning to remove grease and oils effectively. Many people prefer using acetone to alcohol for this purpose, as it's inexpensive and evaporates quickly. Acetone also may be useful for cleaning some engine parts or even a burnt microwave. Make sure to wipe away acetone with a wet washcloth after application.