A dark-brown hair dye stain on a cream carpet or sofa cushion doesn’t have to be permanent – follow these simple steps to help remove it.
- First, don’t panic. You might be tempted to grab the nearest towel and rub vigorously, but this will only spread the stain and make it worse. Instead, gently blot with a cloth to soak up any surface liquid.
Next, dilute some washing up liquid in lukewarm water and soak a clean cloth in the solution. Use this to dab the stain, before leaving it to soak in for a few minutes, then blot with a dry cloth.
- If the stain is still there, repeat the previous step, this time with a solution of diluted white vinegar or isopropyl alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol). Isopropyl alcohol can affect the colour of your carpet, so be sure to test on a hidden part before use.
- Finally, rinse with water and leave to dry.
How to Remove Hair Dye from Clothes.
When you’re mid-dye, merely scratching your nose can result in stains transferring to your clothes. But don’t worry! Follow these steps for straightforward hair dye stain removal:
- Before dyeing your hair, wrap an old towel around your shoulders and place sheets on nearby surfaces. Don’t forget to put on the plastic gloves that come in the box, too!
- As soon as you spot a stain on fabric, apply a liquid laundry detergent like Persil directly to the affected area with a damp cloth. Gently work the detergent into the stain and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- Wash the item in the washing machine (according to the care label instructions).
If the stain is still visible after the wash, soak the clothes overnight in a bucket of warm water and diluted laundry detergent or oxygen bleach.
Don’t forget: Read the clothing care label before use and wash according to the instructions.