How to remove Hair Dye stains from clothes

Using hair dye isn’t just for old people anymore. In fact, many young people now use it to keep up with current trends. Dying hair is available in a number of colors and can be found at the nearest supermarkets. The only adverse effect of it is when it gets on clothes. Removing hair dye stains from clothes is extremely difficult, especially when the color is very dark. Lighter colors are easier because the stains they leave behind aren’t as dark.

Here are some methods that will surely help you in hair dye stain removal. The methods are simple and the ingredients needed are easy to find. And always remember that pre-treating the stains with one of these methods is very important. If the stains are left untreated they will set deep in the fabric and may be harder to clean and in some cases impossible.

Method 1 (Vinegar Solution)

Vinegar is very effective when it comes to hair dye stains on clothes. It takes very little time and removes them completely. Vinegar is very easily available and doesn’t cost much either. This method can be used for stains that are a product of light colored dyes.

Items required:

·      Empty bowl

·      Vinegar

·      Warm water

·      Liquid laundry detergent

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Mix a quarter of a cup of warm water with ½ tsp. of the liquid laundry detergent and add 1 tsp. of vinegar.

2.   Pour the mixture onto the hair dye stains and let them soak in it for about 45 minutes. This will either lighten the stains or make them completely go away.

3.   After this treatment put the clothes in laundry and wash them in the usual way.

Method 2 (Nail Polish Remover Method)

This method has proved to be very effective for a number of people. Nail polish remover contains acetone which reacts with the hair dye stains and removes them very effectively. When buying a nail polish remover for the purpose of removing stubborn stains, always read the ingredients so see how much acetone it has. Also remember that this method can help you get rid of stains that have appeared with the use of dark colored dyes.

Things that you will require:

·      Nail polish remover

·      Liquid detergent

·      Tooth brush

·      Water

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Soak the stains on your clothes in nail polish remover for about 30 minutes. It is important that you keep reapplying the nail polish remover because it tends to evaporate quickly.

2.   After that, rinse the stains with water and soak them in the liquid detergent for about 30 minutes.

3.   By this point the stains will either be completely removed or lightened. Use a tooth brush to scrub the stains. If not then tub them with hands.

4.   Rinse the detergent and put the clothes in the laundry. This will completely remove all the hair dye stains.

Method 3 (Hair Spray Method)

This method is quite effective for hair dye stains that have appeared freshly on your clothes. The hair spray can be of any company but make sure it has alcohol in it.

Things that you will require:

·      Hair spray

·      Liquid detergent

·      Water

Steps that you will need to take:

1.   Remove the access dye from clothes by running water from the backside of the stains.

2.   Spray the hair spray onto the stains making sure that they are drenched in it. Now leave the stains for about twenty minutes. This will be enough to loosen the dye from the fabric.

3.   Now rinse the hair dye stains and pour the liquid detergent on them. Rub the stains with hand.

4.   Rinse with water and put the clothes in the laundry so that any leftover stains are completely removed.