I’m a little clumsy – I admit it. I have mastered my hair dye technique over the years, and although I still make some mistakes, sometimes it is impossible to avoid hair dye stains.
A while ago, when I was a newbie, I accidentally stained my bed sheets with hair dye – it was awful!
Luckily, I managed to fix this. Let’s learn how to remove hair dye from bed sheets together right now!
Quick Answer
You can remove hair dye from bed sheets by acting fast, using a cleaning solution (I show you how to mix it below), and washing the sheets before waiting for too long.
Can You Remove Hair Color From Sheets?
Perhaps this is an answer that you don’t want to read, but it’s how things work: sometimes you will be able to remove hair color from sheets, and sometimes you won’t!
It depends on the quality and strength of the hair dye product used to stain the bed sheets. However, there are certain steps and tips that you can follow to remove hair dye from bed sheets successfully, at least in most cases!
How Do You Get Hair Dye Out of Sheets?
In order to get hair dye out of sheets, you must do three vital things:
- Act fast and do not allow the hair dye stain to dry out.
- Do not immediately wash the sheets – this will create a mess!
- Use a magic hair dye cleaning solution – worry not, I’ll show it to you!
In my experience, cheap hair dyes tend to stain bed sheets more thoroughly than high-quality products. Well, at least if the product stains the sheets, you now know that hair dye is working!
How to Remove Hair Dye From Bed Sheets: 3 Steps
Bed sheets are made out of washable fabrics. However, the biggest error that you can make is to immediately wash the sheets in the washing machine after getting stained by hair dye.
So, regardless of the hair dye color that stained the sheets, these are the three magic steps that work for me all the time to remove hair dye from bed sheets.
1. Act Fast and Blot the Stain
Act as fast as you can – the longer you wait to remove the hair dye, the harder it will be to get out. Therefore, as soon as you notice the stain on the sheet, start the cleaning process.
First, you must blot the stain. Use a clean cloth or a paper towel to blot it. Do not spread it any further – rookie mistake! Just remove as much hair dye as you can before moving on to the next step.
Some people also scrape off the excess hair dye with a dull knife – this option also works just fine.
2. Mix and Apply a Cleaning Solution
There are three cleaning solutions that will work for you:
- Hydrogen Peroxide Solution: Mix equal parts of liquid dish soap and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. You can also use baking soda or white vinegar instead of hydrogen peroxide if you prefer.
- Vinegar Solution: Mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
- Stain Remover Product: There are thousands of stain remover products that you can purchase online. These products are ready to use in bed sheets stained by hair dye, so if you have any of these products at hand, then use them.
After selecting the cleaning solution, apply it on the stained spot. Dip a clean cloth into the cleaning solution and gently blot the stain. Be careful not to rub the stain, as this can cause it to spread. Continue blotting until the stain is gone or you have removed as much as possible.
3. Rinse the Area and Wash the Sheets
Once you apply the solution, rinse the area and clean as much as possible. If possible, make the hair dye stain completely go away.
Then, you need to wash the sheets. Make sure to follow safety precautions so you can properly wash the sheets as desired.
Finally, dry out the sheets, and there you go – the stain should be gone!
My Experience: Does Hair Dye Come Out of Sheets?
Well, let me tell you about my personal experience. Once upon a time, I, Andrea Miranda, had just finished transforming my hair into a beautiful shade of pink. I was thrilled with the result, but in my excitement, I accidentally spilled some of the dye on my white bed sheets.
At first, I panicked, fearing that the stain would never come out, and I would be left with a permanent reminder of my hair dye mishap.
However, as a seasoned hair dye veteran, I knew that there were solutions to this problem. I quickly gathered my supplies and set to work.
I mixed equal parts of liquid dish soap and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl and dipped a clean cloth into the solution. I gently blotted the stain, being careful not to spread it further. As I continued to blot, I could see the dye lifting from the fabric.
Excited by my progress, I continued to apply the cleaning solution, dipping the cloth in and out of the bowl. Each time I applied the solution, I could see the stain fading further and further until it was almost completely gone.
Finally, I rinsed the area with a clean cloth dipped in water, removing all the cleaning solution residue. I washed the bed sheets as I normally would and was thrilled to see that the stain had completely disappeared.
I was overjoyed with my success and couldn’t wait to share my triumph with my fellow hair dye enthusiasts. I had saved my white bed sheets, and I could continue to sleep soundly without a permanent reminder of my hair dye mishap.
From that day forward, I knew that I could conquer any hair dye stain that came my way, armed with the power of hydrogen peroxide and a can-do attitude!
Fantasy Recap: How to Get Hair Dye Out of Bed Sheets
Getting hair dye out of bed sheets is actually not that hard – you just need to act fast and use the right products.
Don’t lose your head over stained bed sheets due to hair dye – if you follow the steps in this guide, I assure you that your problems will go away pretty quickly!
FAQ
Can You Remove Hair Dye From White Bedding?
Yes, you might be able to remove the dye from white bedding as I did, but only if you act fast. However, you might need to use chlorine products to achieve the required result.