How to Remove Hair Dye From Your Carpet

Spilled hair dye on carpeting can be difficult to remove.

If you have spilled hair dye on your carpet, do not let it dry. Otherwise, the stain will permanently set into your carpet. Removing the dye may take several methods, so follow each tip until you successfully lift the stain.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• White cloth
• Corn starch
• Brush or broom
• Vacuum cleaner
• Shaving cream
• Ammonia

Instructions

1. Blot up as much of the dye as possible with white paper towels. The thicker and more absorbent the brand, the better.

2. Generously cover the stain with corn starch. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes, then sweep or vacuum it up. The corn starch will remove the excess dye from the carpet.

3. Spray shaving cream on top of the spot, then sprinkle on a few drops of water. Work the cream into the carpet with your fingers.

4. Blot the area well with paper towels or a white cloth.

5. If any stain remains, mix 1 tablespoon of ammonia with 1/2 cup of water. Wet the stain well with the solution and blot to dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Test an inconspicuous area of the carpet when using any of the cleaning solutions to check for colorfastness.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Stain Buster -- Hair Dye