How to remove permanent hair dye from kitchen cabinets

Hair dye can quickly create a messy situation. Hair dye will stain and discolor most surfaces it comes in contact with, including skin, floors and kitchen cabinets. When dealing… 

How to remove permanent hair dye from kitchen cabinets

Hair dye can quickly create a messy situation. Hair dye will stain and discolor most surfaces it comes in contact with, including skin, floors and kitchen cabinets. When dealing with hair dye, it is best to remove it as soon as possible; the longer the hair dye sits on the cabinet, the harder it becomes to remove it.

Hair dye can quickly create a messy situation. Hair dye will stain and discolor most surfaces it comes in contact with, including skin, floors and kitchen cabinets. When dealing with hair dye, it is best to remove it as soon as possible; the longer the hair dye sits on the cabinet, the harder it becomes to remove it.

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posted 6 years ago in Home

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How to remove permanent hair dye from kitchen cabinets
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Newbee

  • 6 years ago
  • Wedding: October 2017

Well pretty much the title says it all. I was coloring my hair at home (always a mess free occasion *eyeroll*) and got dark brown dye on my brand new off white cabinets. There are only 2-3 small little spots but still very noticeable in a brand new home, I tried immediately taking a moist towel to it, but that permanent hair dye is already on there good. 

Does anyone have any advice for getting this off?????? I know white (painted) cabinets can be a hassle as far as having to sand the entire front down and repaint it, so I’m hoping it doesnt come to that.

Please and thank you

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How to remove permanent hair dye from kitchen cabinets
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Busy bee

  • leembee
  • 6 years ago
  • Wedding: December 1969 - City, State

I’m usually able to scrub hair dye off with an alcohol swab (white cabinets too).  It may depend on whether the dye you use is permanent or not but worth giving it a shot. 

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Buzzing bee

  • gingerkitten
  • 6 years ago
  • Wedding: April 2014 - Italian Villa

throwaway1359 :  Try a little hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip! I usually wipe them up right away, but peroxide has saved my butt on multiple occasions with various kinds of stains.

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Blushing bee

  • gravity523
  • 6 years ago
  • Wedding: March 2017

try magic erasers!

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Buzzing bee

  • KiwiDerbyBride
  • 6 years ago
  • Wedding: May 2015 - St Peter\'s Church, East Maitland, and Bella Vista, Newcastle

This might sound stupid, but try hand sanitizer.  I’d go very carefully with it though as the paint might react to it.

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Helper bee

  • broccoli2309
  • 6 years ago

Nail polish remover…test it first though as it could harm the paint job. Or hairspray

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Busy bee

  • dodobee
  • 6 years ago

Sounds ridiculous but my hairdresser told me to use hair bleach when I got a spot on my wool carpeting. Mix a batch of hi-lift or any other plain hair bleach (no toner or colour base at all) and let it set on the stain. May need a few tries. 

My carpet came up almost perfect. 

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Busy bee

  • laurennicole90
  • 6 years ago
  • Wedding: October 2016

dodobee :  What she said!I’m a stylist and have done the same to clean walls and sinks at work.

I have also use  alcohol, clorox bleach, magic erasers, and a mixture of baking soda and liquid castille soap. Obviously test a small part of the cabinet first!

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Busy bee

  • DonutGirl33
  • 6 years ago
  • Wedding: August 2013

throwaway1359 :  I make a mess every time I dye my hair… try a magic eraser first if that doesn’t work put Dawn on it and it sit for a while.

When I dye my hair I keep both right next to me. I try to wipe with the magic eraser as I go and right afterwards and if there’s still color I get it wet, scrub with Dawn and leave it for like an hour. I have yet to permanently stain our walls or cabinets.

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How do you get permanent hair dye out of wood?

All you need is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide..
Make a paste of 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 1 part baking soda. You can do this by mixing the 2 ingredients together in a clean bowl..
Take a clean, dry cloth and rub the hair dye stain with the mixture. ... .
Repeat until the hair dye stain is no longer visible..

How do you get hair dye off walls and cabinets?

Use Hydrogen Peroxide With the help of a cotton swab or cotton ball, blot the area and give it a full day to dry. Over the next few days, continue this process until the stain lightens up.

How do you get hair dye out of laminate?

Clean Magic Eraser. Apply a damp cloth to the stain. Usually, this will eliminate the hair dye on the laminate flooring. If the hair dye stain persists, make a white vinegar and baking soda cleaning solution.

How do you get red dye out of white cabinets?

Serious Stains To clean these, make a paste with baking soda and water. You can use a damp sponge or a soft-bristled toothbrush to apply the paste to the stains, scrubbing gently as you go. Leave the paste on the cabinets for a few minutes, and then wipe it off with a clean sponge.