Stain ALERT: Fake Tan Vs Hair Dye PART TWO

So as we have learnt removing fake tan is quite simple and easy when your in the know! So lets tackle Hair Dye while looking great on your hair not so much on your clothing. There is nothing worst than having a blotch of brown/ black or even red hair dye on one of your favorite garments best take off all expensive or well loved favorites before going to get your hair done or doing an 'at home' job!

Once again, as per usual the very first thing you will need to do in any situation is to read the care label it is the very first thing to do when treating a garment. And please if the garment says dry clean only it is written for a reason. If the garment is dry clean only, BRING IT INTO ELAUNDRY!!!! And point out this offender of a stain and we will do our very best to remove them for you!

Brown or Black Hair Dye

ASAP!!!! As soon as the stain appears rub heavy-duty laundry detergent into the stain and then rinse well give the garment a good old fashion scrub. Fill a sink or laundry tub with cold water, adding an oxygen-based bleach while submerging the garment in this mixture for the night. If the stain is gone in the morning thank your lucky stars and launder as per usual.

If the stain remains and the garment is white, mix a solution of three litres of water and 1/4 cup of bleach: leave the garment to soak for 15 minutes, if the stain still appears then you may have to take it to a professional as excessive bleaching can ruin fabric.

Red Hair Dye

Again, ASAP!!! As soon as the stain appears treat the stain prolonging time will only allow the dye to soak up and dry into your garments fabric. Start repairing the garment by mixing a solution of 1 quart of water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid dish washing soap and 1 tablespoon plain ammonia in a plastic or glass container. Apply the mixture to the stain and allow 15 mins for the fabric to soak in the mixture. Remove the stain from the solution and rub from the back to loosen dye from within the fabric. Soak an additional 15 minutes. Rinse well.

While waiting for the garment to rinse out mix 1 quart warm water and a table spoon of vinegar ( its such an amazing product and its uses still keep being explored! Amazing) Allow the stained area to soak for 30 minutes in the mixture. Launder garment as usual adding an oxygen-based bleach. Generally this will remove all stains!