How to Remove Permanent Hair Dye from Carpets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get liquid dish washing detergent and white vinegar.

   Mix one tablespoon of each with 2 cups of warm water.
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   Step 2: Get a clean (white) cloth.

   Sponge the stain with your detergent/vinegar solution, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain fades. (It may not fade completely right away, just go to the next steps.) , Again blot until all liquid is absorbed. , Yet again blot with a dry cloth to further remove the stain. , Normally the stain would be gone, but if it's still there, try the next steps. , This time mix 1 teaspoon of detergent, 1 tablespoon of ammonia and 2 cups of warm water. , Leave it for around 30 minutes, blotting every 5 minutes with a clean cloth and more solution. , If all this hasn't worked, there is another method which has less success but you can try. , Use an eyedropper to put it on the stain, leaving it there for 24 hours.
   
   Repeat if necessary.
   
   Note to try this on a hidden piece of carpet first for it may remove the color of your carpet.
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   Step 3: Sponge the stain with cold water.

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   Step 4: Sponge with rubbing alcohol.

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   Step 5: Sponge with cold water again.

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   Step 6: Get detergent and ammonia.

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   Step 7: Sponge the stain with this solution.

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   Step 8: Sponge with cold water and blot dry one final time.

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   Step 9: Get hydrogen peroxide.

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