How To Get Hair Dye Out Of Carpet? 5 Easy Ways To Remove Hair

Last Updated on February 13, 2022

It is fun to change your faint hair shades into something vibrant with an efficient hair dye. Hair dye looks interesting on hair but did you accidentally drop it on your expensive carpet? Hair dyes stains are relatively stubborn, but you can clean them with the right tools.

Many people dye their hair at home, and sometimes a brush full of dyes drops on the carpet. Although, the hair dye leaves different kinds of marks on the carpet depending upon the texture of the carpets. It is possible to remove the stain. You can try commercially available chemical cleaners, but at the same time, you can also try some household hacks to get rid of stubborn hair dye stains from your rug or carpet.

In this article, we have enlisted all suitable items and tools that can help you to remove hair dye from the carpet. 

In the market, you will find a list of chemical-based cleaners that can clean hair dye, but at the same time, you need to put an eye on your budget. These cleaners are expensive. Moreover, you have to be vigilant about the chemicals. Some chemicals can damage the fabric or texture of your carpet. Here is a list of household cleaning hacks. You can try to get rid of hair dye out of the carpets.

 

Vinegar holds a natural capacity to clean. It is in use as a household cleaning agent. Moreover, a dishwasher can also help to break the stains residuals. 

Dab the carpet surface with a piece of cloth to absorb all the liquid. It is important to wipe off all the liquid if the spill is fresh. Do not try to rub the surface. This step will make room for more stain absorption on the carpet surface. Once you have wiped the extra liquid from the surface, now you can deep clean. 

Things you will need:

1. Cleaning vinegar
2. Warm water
3. Dishwashing liquid
4. Microfibre cloth
5. Bowl
6. Sponge

Steps:

• Take a bowl.
• Add three tablespoons of dishwashing liquid to it.
• Now add half a cup of vinegar to the bowl. 
• Add one cup of water to the vinegar and dishwashing liquid. Stir it well.
• Make sure the mixture is well combined.
• Now soak the clean microfibre cloth in the solution. 
• Take out the piece of cloth, and put the damp cloth on the area where the dye spilled.
• Repeat the process multiple times. Dab the soft cloth on the surface, soak it again in the liquid, and repeat. 
• Do not rub the surface with a cloth. Initially scrubbing is also not a good idea. 
• Once the dye comes off, rinse the area to remove any smell of vinegar. 

Baking soda is a natural cleaning and brightening agent. It also helps to remove odor from clothes. Before using baking soda, make sure it will not rupture the quality of your carpet. 

Things you will need;

1. Baking soda
2. Liquid detergent
3. Water
4. Cloth
5. Vinegar
6. Soft-bristled brush

Steps:

• Spray or spread liquid detergent on the surface where hair dye stain is present.
• Now sprinkle the baking soda on the detergent. Add a gentle amount of baking soda.
• Once you have sprinkled the soda, add a small amount of vinegar and spray it on the baking soda.
• This step will initiate the reaction.
• In case your stain is fresh, take a sponge or toothbrush, once you have applied all the things.
• Now brush the surface. This step will produce the foam, and the mixture of ingredients will soak down deep in the surface.
• In case the stain is fresh, sprinkle the ingredients and wait until the vinegar soaks in. Then lightly dab the surface with a piece of cloth. 
• Wash with cool and clean water and let the surface dry. 

Rubbing alcohol also helps to get rid of stubborn hair dye stains from the carpet. You can apply it on the surface, and stains will lighten gradually. 

Things you will need:

1. Rubbing alcohol
2. Cotton 

Steps:

• Take a cotton ball and soak it in the rubbing alcohol.
• Now take the cotton and dab it gently on the surface of the stain. Leave it for a while.
• Make sure the cotton is damp.
• Now repeat the process more than once unless you do not see the stain getting light.
• Clean with normal water. 

Ammonia is a strong cleaning agent. It can help you to get rid of hair dye stains from the carpet. Before using ammonia on your carpet, make sure that your carpet is friendly to use of ammonia. You can read the instructions on your carpet.

Note: do not use ammonia on wool fabric. 

Things you will need:

1. Ammonia
2. Dishwashing liquid
3. Water
4. Bowl
5. Soft cloth
6. Gloves

Steps: 

• Take a bowl and add one tablespoon of ammonia to it.
• Now pour one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid and add it to the ammonia.
• Take 1-2 cups of water and mix the solution. 
• Make sure to wear gloves, as ammonia can be damaging to your skin.
• You also need to be vigilant about the fabric of your carpet.
• Take the white cloth, soak one end in the water solution.
• Now squeeze the cloth that it should be damn.
• Take the damp cloth and place it on the stained surface. 
• Dab it gently. Do not rub the cloth on the surface.
• Repeat the process. Ammonia will easily break the stain as it is a strong chemical.
• Rinse the surface with cool water once the stains have been removed.
• Let the surface dry, and your carpet will be all clean. 

In the market, many cleaners can help you remove hair dye from the carpet. The cleaners,  however, are strong. Moreover, these cleaners are more expensive in comparison to household hacks. Make sure that you do not damage the surface of your carpet while cleaning. Wool fur can easily rupture with strong commercial cleaners. Consider diluting the cleaner with three-part water and one part of cleaners.