How to Get Hairspray Off Wood
If you have wood surfaces in an area in which you usually style your hair, you may begin to notice hairspray residue on the wood. This residue not only dulls the appearance of wood furniture, but it can also damage the finish of the wood over time. You can remove hairspray from wood through a simple cleaning process.
Things You Will Need
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Cloths
- Liquid dish soap
This process involves gentle, inexpensive products that you may already have right in your bathroom cabinet.
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Dampen a clean cloth with isopropyl alcohol, which you can find in most pharmacies and grocery stores.
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Wipe off the hairspray residue with the dampened cloth.
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Wet another clean cloth with hot water and add a few drops of liquid dish soap.
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Use the soapy cloth to wash away any remaining tackiness on the wood surface.
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Dry the area with a lint-free cloth.
References
- "How the Queen Cleans Everything"; Linda Cobb; 2003
- Good Housekeeping; How to Remove Hairspray Residue From Wood; Heloise
Writer Bio
Charlotte Johnson is a musician, teacher and writer with a master's degree in education. She has contributed to a variety of websites, specializing in health, education, the arts, home and garden, animals and parenting.
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