How do I get dark hair color off of my kitchen cupboard?!!

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I have medium oak colored cabinets and my daughters were coloring their hair and got some color on cabinet!! It's been on there for at least 5 yrs because i haven't found anything not harmful to get it off. How do I remove the hair dye?

Julia Brown · Answer

Have you tried Murphy's Oil Soap?

William · Answer

Vinegar and baking soda Make a paste with equal parts of vinegar and baking soda. Put some paste on a clean cloth, and rub it on the stain until the stain disappears from the wood. After the dye is out, wipe the area with warm water. *****  Baking soda, detergent and water Make a solution of 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent and two cups of warm water. Rub at the stain with a clean cloth drenched in the solution until the stain disappears. ***** Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide For really stubborn hair-dye stains, make a paste of equal parts baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Rub the paste onto the stain using a dry cloth. Before applying this mixture to the stain, try it on a hidden part of the wood. Hydrogen peroxide can change the color of your wood and leave a more unsightly stain than the one you are trying to get out, so test the mixture before using it

Janet Pizaro · Answer

This might sound silly ,however I have used plain white toothpaste on different situations. Rub into the stain ,leave on until it forms a thick paste and rub into the wood.

Sandra Hellewell · Answer

My hair stylist always sprayed hairspray when she got hair color on clothing or her white counter but maybe it only works if you spray it immediately?  It won't do any harm and I think it's worth a try!

Dorothy Sittler · Answer

use 20% peroxide

Kelvin · Answer

Surgical wipes or as others know them as Alcohol wipes they get dye off with no problem without damage . My daughter is always getting hair dye everywhere .

K.C. · Answer

Magic erasers!!!  I got a years-old hair color stain off my wood floors using a magic eraser and some elbow grease.  Good luck!!

Francesca · Answer

I've got the dye all over my sink. Peroxide didn't work. Hope it works on wood!

Francesca · Answer

Thank you Robert.

Ron · Answer

Naaahhhh. the thing that takes it right off is Acetone. Do it quick, you don't want to dissolve the paint

Mogie · Answer

Using baking soda and dishwashing detergent is an effective method of removing hair dye stains off wooden surfaces. Make a solution with one tablespoon of each and two cups of warm water. Now, rub at the stain with a cloth drenched in the solution. The dishwashing soap's harsh detergents should help strip the color.

Janice · Answer

Mr. Clean/Magic Eraser has worked well for me for multiple stains, from coffee/te stained cups (bottoms too) and stains of most any kind. Just be sure to moisten first.

Betsy · Answer

Hi Chelley: Have you tried using a developer for hair? Use it with shampoo and let it sit on the area for a few minutes and then check to see what, if anything happened. Keep checking until you get the colour you want. That may get rid of the stain. Hope it helps :)

Adrienne Carrie Hubbard | Crafty Little Gnome · Answer

Hi Chelley! Using baking soda and dishwashing detergent is an effective method of removing hair dye stains.

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