How to Remove Hair Dye From Hardwood Floors

How to Remove Hair Dye From Hardwood Floors
Written By
Jessica Saras
Jessica Saras
Published: Feb 19, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • SOS pad
  • Water
  1. Wet the SOS pad with lukewarm water. Do not drench the pad in water; you only need to slightly dampen it.

  2. Remove excess water. Twist or squeeze the SOS pad to release any unneeded moisture.

  3. Locate the stain. Carefully place the SOS pad on the spot so that the wood becomes slightly wet.

  4. Rub the stain gently with the SOS pad. Apply light pressure and avoid pressing the pad down into the floor. Continue rubbing until the stain is gone. You should see it lighten and then disappear as you rub.

  5. Wipe the spot clean with a paper towel or cloth. The SOS pad will leave behind residue, so you will want to clean the area immediately after you remove the stain.

Tips

When the above instructions are followed properly, the SOS pad will not scratch your floor. However, if too much pressure is applied to the sponge or you scrub the stain too hard, scratches are possible, so be sure to use light, gentle strokes when you're rubbing the stain.

Photo Credits

Michael Acuba

Michael Acuba

Jessica Saras

Jessica Saras is a professional editor and copywriter. After earning an English degree from Reinhardt College, Saras completed the summer writing program at Sarah Lawrence College. A natural-born writer, she has more than six years of…

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