I spilled some hair dye on my light colored carpet, how can I get it out????

Answer 1

My grandson poured my deep purple Manic Panic on the carpet. I tried everything!

In desperation, I tried hydrogen peroxide. The areas of the carpet that were purple are now slightly yellow, but so faintly that you only notice it when the carpet has just been shampooed.

I poured hydrogen peroxide (from the drug store, not a lab!) directly on the stain at night. It took about three nights, but it worked. I really soaked it, but kept the "puddle" as small as the stain.

Call a pro first, though, as Manic Panic and, for example, Clairol, are different. Perhaps a pro can get it out for only a small charge.
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Answer 2

Oh, boy. This is a hair-raising experience for people who do their own color -- it's easy to make a stain but difficult to remove it, especially from carpeting.
Next time, try what carpet experts suggest: Immediately blot dye up with white paper towels. Then, mix 1/4 teaspoon mild hand dish-washing detergent with one cup lukewarm water. (Don't use a stronger concentration, or laundry or automatic dish detergent, which could damage the carpet further.) Dip a white cloth in the mixture and dab stain from the outside in. Let set a minute or so, then blot again. You may have to repeat several times. Have patience. Once the stain is gone, rinse the area with cold water, then blot dry with a clean cloth.

A last resort if small spots (like yours) don't budge: Lighten them with three percent hydrogen peroxide, dabbed on with a cotton swab. Let dry 24 hours. If needed, repeat. Fill in with a permanent felt-tip fabric marker that matches carpet color. (Mark a little bit at a time.) It may not look perfect, but it beats buying a new carpet!

Answer 3

do no longer attempt and dye it. this might make a extensive mess and make issues worse. If this rug is a wall to wall variety and the spot isn't too super right this is what to do. stumble on a place on the rug that cant be seen like in a closet, below something that would not circulate, in a nook at the back of a curtain etc. decrease a chew out of this area in user-friendly terms a wee bit greater suitable than you're able to be able to desire to conceal the stain. place the piece on the stain and carry it there with double sided carpet tape so it won't circulate. Take an fairly sharp knife like a application knife with a stable high quality type new blade and decrease the stained rug around the piece you have taped on precise. Separate the two products you have and insert the stable piece into the hollow. carry it there with the aid of putting double sided tape below it, then fluff it up and you wont have the means to work out it in any respect. placed the stained piece back it the placement you took the patch from. stable luck

Answer 4

All great suggestions, the only thing I can add is you can sometimes cut out the stain and replace it with new carpeting if you have any left over. If you don't you can often snag a chunk from a closet or from under a large piece of furniture, etc.

This is not the best option but sometimes it's the only thing you can do. Good luck!

Answer 5

Call a professional carpet cleaner immediately! Especially if it is red dye.

Answer 6

Hope this helps Good Luck !

How to Clean Hair Dye from Carpet

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Follow these steps carefully to remove the Hair Dye spill:
Act Quickly! Delaying may cause the spill to become a permanent stain. Blot liquids with a dry, white absorbent cloth or white paper towels. Gently scrape up semi-solids with a rounded spoon. Break up solids and vacuum.

Pretest any spot removal solution (for color transfer to the cloth or damage to the carpet) in an inconspicuous area. If a change occurs, select another solution.


Apply a small amount of the solution to a white cloth, and work in gently - do not rub -- working from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent spreading. Allow to remain on the spill a few minutes. Be patient. Blot.


Continue to use the first agent as long as there is a transfer of the spill to the cloth. Be patient. Complete removal may require repeating the same step several times. Or, you may need to move to the next solution.


When the spill is completely removed, rinse the area with cold water; blot with a dry cloth until all moisture is removed.
A dry, absorbent, cleaning compound may be used as a substitute to minimize drying time.


Detergent Solution - Mix one fourth (1/4) teaspoon of a liquid dishwashing detergent per one (1) cup of lukewarm water. NEVER USE A STRONGER CONCENTRATION! Thorough rinsing is necessary to remove detergent residues that may cause rapid soiling. It may be necessary to rinse with warm water several times to completely remove residues. (See Residue Precautions.) Care should be used in selecting a detergent. Never use a laundry detergent of any type, because laundry detergents may contain optical brighteners (flourescent dyes) that dye the fiber. Do not select an automatic dishwashing detergent because many contain bleaching agents that destroy dyes and some fibers.

Vinegar Solution - Mix one (1) cup of white vinegar per two (2) cups of water. White vinegar is a 5% acetic acid solution. It is used most often to lower the alkalinity caused by detergent solutions or alkaline spills.

Warm Water - Lukewarm tap water should be used in most cases to rinse the cleaning solutions from the fiber. Failure to completely rinse the solutions from the fiber may cause accelerated soiling.

Spot Removal Kit - Available from most carpet retail stores. Follow directions closely! Some spot removal kits contain: (A) a detergent solution and (B) a stain-resist solution. Use of the (B) solution prior to the complete removal of the spill may cause a permanent stain. Other spot removal kits may contain a dry extraction cleaning compound that can be used effectively for most common household stains.

Call a Professional - Professional cleaners have the ability and the equipment to use more aggressive cleaning solutions to remove stubborn spills. Always consider consulting a professional cleaner regarding any spot removal question. CRI - 1-800-882-8846


Residue Precautions
Many spot removal solutions leave residues in the carpet that may attract soil. Thoroughly rinse the area several times with lukewarm tap water. A mist type sprayer is recommended to prevent overwetting. Blot with paper towels and pat dry after each rinse. Several rinses are often necessary to thoroughly remove residues. Never use any of the solutions in concentrations stronger than those recommended.





Getting hair dye out of carpet is tough - and if you're to have much luck it's best if you can get at the stain immediately. Here's what to do:


Steps:
1. Blot the stain immediately with a clean, white cloth.

2. Mix a solution of 1/4 tsp. liquid hand-dishwashing soap and 1 cup lukewarm water.

3. Blot stain with soap solution, using a clean, white cloth. Blot from the outside of the stain, working inward.

4. Let sit a few minutes.

5. Mix a solution of 1 part vinegar to 2 parts lukewarm water.

6. Dab stain with vinegar solution, again working from the outside in.

7. Once the stain has disappeared, flush the area with cold water and blot dry with a clean, white cloth.

Tips:
If you don't have success with these methods, you will have to call in a professional carpet cleaner.


Tips from eHow Users:
Works for me by eHow Friend
Try waterless hand cleaner by Zep. Scrub it on the dye spot, soak it good and wipe it off with wet rug. For best result, steam clean spot with carpet cleaner.