How To Get Hair Dye Off White Counter

How To Clean Hair Dye Stains From Different Bathroom Surfaces

Sometimes, even the best-laid hair dyeing plans can go wrong. You may end up splattering microscopic droplets of the hair dye on the washbasin, bathtub, bathroom carpet or bathroom counter during the application process. It's also possible that during the first few washes, excess dye may have run from your hair. Here are some proven methods to rid different bathroom surfaces of hair dye stains.

Removing Hair Dye Stains from Bathroom Sink

Wet the stain area.
Spray a coat of Stardrops The Pink Stuff cleaner over the stained area.
Allow the cleaner to stand for one hour.
Scrub the area gently with a cloth scouring pad. You will be able to remove the stains with minimal scrubbing.
Rinse and repeat for stubborn stains.

Some alternatives to Stardrops The Pink Stuff cleaner are Bar Keepers Friend and nail polish remover. However, you need to be careful when you use nail polish remover on a painted or plastic surface as it can cause damage.

Removing Hair Dye Stains from Bath Tub

Plug the tub and fill it with hot water until the water covers the stained area completely.
Wear rubber gloves. Pour 1 small cup of vinegar into the water. Mix the vinegar into the water in the tub using your hands.
Add half a cup of baking soda to the water. There will be a fizzing action that will help remove the hair dye stains.
Let the mixture of vinegar and baking soda remain in the tub for 10 minutes.
Drain the tub and rinse it with warm water.

For stubborn stains, you can repeat this process. Some alternatives to vinegar and washing soda are pure bleach spray and dishwasher detergent. (Note: Don't mix them. Using one of them is effective for removing hair dye stains.

Removing Hair Dye Stains from Bathroom Carpet

Take two cups of warm water in a basin and mix 1 tbsp of dishwashing liquid detergent and 1 tbsp of white vinegar.
Sponge the stains on the carpet with this detergent/vinegar solution using a clean white cloth.
Using a clean, dry cloth, blot frequently until the stains fade.
Sponge the carpet surface with cold water and blot until the surface is dry.
If the stains have not disappeared, sponge the area with rubbing alcohol. Blot once more until the carpet surface is dry.

For stubborn stains, you can repeat this process. A mixture of dishwashing liquid and ammonia in equal proportions of 1 tbsp is an alternative to dishwashing liquid and white vinegar. Hairspray is also effective in removing hair dye stains, especially when you use it within minutes after the carpet is stained. A carpet cleaner is equally effective, as well.

Removing Hair Dye Stains from Bathroom Counter

Take 1 tbsp of baking soda and some warm water.
Wear rubber gloves. Mix the baking soda and warm water to the consistency and appearance of toothpaste.
Rub this paste gently on the stained area.
Let this paste remain on the surface of the counter for 1 hour.
Scrub the stain off gently using a sponge or a soft damp cloth.

Alternatives to baking soda include hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and rubbing alcohol. (Note: Never mix these chemicals. Use only one of them for removing hair dye stains.

Summary

Whenever you remove hair dye stains, avoid using something that may scratch or damage the surface of the stained area. Also, don't use steel wool or any harsh abrasive as it may result in minute scratches that will attract more stains in the future.