You can get the best results when trying to remove stains or hair dye residue from walls if the stain is treated when it's new. The alcohol can lift stains or paint residue off the walls. Alternatively, nail polish remover can also be used if alcohol doesn't work because the product contains acetone. In addition, you can use a magic eraser product or a Magic Eraser such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove hair dye stains from walls. If the method or steps you take are found to cause the paint layer to peel off or lift off the wall, you will need to repaint the wall afterwards.
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Method 1 of 3: Removing Hair Dye Stains Using Alcohol
Step 1. Test the alcohol on a small section of the wall first
Wet a cotton swab with alcohol and wipe it on the hidden part of the wall first. Check for stains, discoloration, or residual alcohol on the walls. If alcohol triggers unwanted effects, try a different method.
You should always test products and mixtures on small, concealed areas first before using them on a larger area to avoid unintended effects
Step 2. Dampen a clean, white washcloth with rubbing alcohol
Cover the mouth of the bottle with a washcloth and hold the cloth with your finger. Quickly, flip and re-stand the bottle to wet the washcloth. After that, wipe the washcloth over the stain in a circular motion. Once the stain has transferred to the washcloth, use another part of the washcloth to clean the wall of any remaining stains.
Alternatively, you can use liquid nail polish remover if alcohol doesn't work. Don't forget to wipe the wall with water until it's clean first before you use nail polish remover to remove hair dye stains
Step 3. Wipe the wall successfully using a towel
Use a damp towel to remove any excess alcohol from the wall after the stain has disappeared. After that, prepare and use a dry towel to dry the cleaned part of the wall.
Method 2 of 3: Using Magic Eraser to Remove Hair Dye Stains
Step 1. Wet the eraser with running water
Squeeze the eraser to remove any excess water before using it on the hair dye stain.
Don't forget to test the product on a small, hidden part of the wall first before using it on a larger surface
Step 2. Rub the stained area in a circular motion
Make sure you rub the eraser on the stain carefully. However, if the stain doesn't lift, you can rub the product harder. If the eraser starts to dry, moisten it and rub the eraser over the stain again until the stain lifts.
Step 3. Use a dry towel to dry the cleaned part of the wall
Rub a dry, clean towel on the area. If you want, you can first clean the walls with a damp towel before drying them.
Method 3 of 3: Repainting the Walls
Step 1. Sand the wall
Use fine grain 120 sandpaper to sand the walls. Sand the walls in a horizontal motion (parallel to the ceiling and baseboard), from top to bottom.
- Use a sanding pole to sand a larger surface (eg an entire wall).
- To keep the wall from looking streaky or “bald,” you may need to sand it, apply a primer, and repaint the entire wall.
Step 2. Wipe the surface of the wall with a clean, damp cloth
The rag will remove any remaining dirt from sanding. Clean the walls until all the dust is lifted. After that, dry the surface of the wall with a clean towel or air it dry.
Step 3. Coat the walls with primer paint
Use a separate primer brush to coat the walls with the primer in an up and down motion. You may need to leave the paint on the wall for 24 hours, depending on the type of product purchased. Therefore, make sure you follow the instructions for use on the bottle.
Step 4. Sand back a coat of primer
Sand it after the paint coat has dried. Sand the wall in a horizontal motion until the surface is smooth. After that, wipe the surface of the wall again to remove the remaining dust and dirt.
Step 5. Repaint the walls with at least two coats of paint
Dip a clean or new brush into the paint bucket until it is one third of the paint covered. Hit or tap the brush against the lip of the can to remove any excess paint. After that, paint your walls in an up and down motion.
- Allow the first coat to dry thoroughly before you add a second or third coat.
- When painting walls, try to paint during the day (when the weather is sunny) so that you can coat the walls evenly and evenly.
- You can sand off a coat of paint before adding a new coat to give it a professional look.
