Step 1: File. Carefully file down the nail product, keeping the coarse 100/100 grit file away from your natural nails. Only use an electric nail drill if you are trained. Step 2: Soak. For soak-off products, cut a cotton pad into four pieces, saturate a piece with pure acetone, place it inside a Mitty Polish Off Soakie and slide onto your finger. Step 3: Remove. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then gently remove softened product with the included Cuticle Pusher and Gel Polish Scraper. If product remains, reapply the acetone-soaked pad and repeat until it releases easily. Never force or scrape off firmly attached product. Hard gel and other non-soak-off extensions require professional filing. Step 4: Finish. Once all product is removed, gently smooth any rough edges without over-buffing, then apply Mitty Cuticle Juice to your nails and cuticles.