How do I remove hair dye from my bathroom sink?

Question

I forgot to throw out my hair dye, I left the bottle on top of my bathroom sink, when I arrive back to my home , the dye had push out from the tip and the red dye had colored my sink pink. How do I remove this?  I used ajax and that did not work.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Try acetone, oxiclean,baking soda mixed with white vinegar,rubbing alcohol. Any of these should take the dye out.

MN Mom · Answer

Be very careful that you don't cause a chemical reaction. Depending on what your countertop is made of, using acetone, bleach or other harsh chemicals could do irreparable damage.  The manufacturer of the hair color may have suggestions on their website. I'm certain you aren't the first person to have this happen!

Francesca · Answer

With our house of girls this has happened many times!  We have a regular sink and just use bleach successfully to remove stains.  Obviously mop up any excess so that it's just the stain and using a rag dipped in bleach rub the stain. I've even left the stain covered for a short while to help the process.  If it isn't removed immediately it will eventually fade out during your regular cleaning ( after initially trying the bleach)

Christine Almeida · Answer

I use soft scrub with bleach cleanser. It works on my walls, floors, sink, anything! Be sure it is the paste kind, not the spray on. Shake bottle well, and spread on the spot only, with finger and let sit for a half hour or so, then wipe with a damp paper towel until the stain disappears. Be careful, it will bleach clothes so do not lean against sink if scrubbing entire sink.

Judy · Answer

I have used bleach on a paper towel for 25 yrs

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Another thought if the above mentioned will not work for you,it is the Sink correct? You could also each out to a hair salon as dye usually gets everywhere there and they need to clean it .Just a thought.

Kelley MacKay · Answer

try mr magic eraser. i haven't tried on dye..but it works on so many things! i love them

Tan1781564 · Answer

Try peroxide

Tammysuzie · Answer

Fingernail polish remover...works for me everytime.

Amanda · Answer

Bar Keepers Friend works wonders

Ellen · Answer

Straight   Bleach. Laydown some paper towel gently pour the bleach on it, let it soak for a few minutes. And rinse.

Aida Pardo · Answer

I tried the acetone that took most of it out, there is still a lite pink stain, so now I am using the bleach, but yes by the time I finish the stain will be gone. Thank you so much everyone for all of your help.

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Oops, that happens to me all the time. We have a really old white porcelain sink and I always use Bar Keepers Friend when I mess up. It’s a powdery cleaner that turns into a gritty paste when you add a little water. For older stains it does require a bit of elbow grease, but it's worth it.

Becky at Flipping the Flip · Answer

This happens to me too. Usually I can wipe the dye right off but if it's set in, acetone or bleach should do it. You might have to go back and hit it a few times. You could also call a salon or a store like Sally Beauty, ask them about color remover suggestions. If all else fails, the manufacturer might have tips.

Redcatcec · Answer

Lemon juice and lemon slices, let them set. Check the progress after an hour. This has worked with my red dye on a fiberglass sink.

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

Your sink composition will have a lot to do with what you can or cannot use. But in general, hydrogen peroxide would be my first 'go to' on this.

Simple Nature Decor · Answer

This happened to me during the pandemic, since I could not go to salon I did it myself I got it all over my cabinet and sink, the only worked was Mr. Clean Magic scrubs

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

My daughter did this to my sink and my tile floor recently. We used Cerama Bryte and it removed it all. I needed two or three passes, but it worked.

Simple Nature Decor · Answer

I used magic eraser.

Cindy Barnett · Answer

Magic eraser and Comet ( powder ). I do it quite often lol

Mor59999143 · Answer

Pour rubbing alcohol then wipe with paper towel

Johnavallance82 · Answer

ll else has failed, contact the Adviceline of the Hair colour Company?

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