What Is the Best Way to Remove Dried Paint Splatters? We asked ourselves this very question when we spied the dreaded droplets (sounds sinister, eh?) on our beautiful vintage hardwood floors in our soon-to-be house. Someone had clearly been a sloppy painter in the past. With an 80 year old house, who knows how old those paint splatters might be or how they might be removed without destroying the floors? Our first line of thought was to ask a pro, so we consulted the authorities at our local paint store… They suggested Goo Gone or any other citrus based cleaner. We tried this and it worked, but required several applications, soaking, and a bit of scraping. Our next step was to consult the "oracle" (AKA, the internet) which provided a few other options. Denatured alcohol is supposed to work if you let the alcohol soak the stain and then use a brush to scrub. Basic all purpose cleaners like Mr. Clean and Simple Green can be used by wetting the dried paint with warm water, applying the liquid soap, and then scraping with a blunt edge (like an old credit card).

Another cleaner made by Goo Gone called Painters Pal sounded like a friend indeed, but might be harder to find at your local stores. Steel wool is also said to remove an offending paint plop in a snap. Before we try any of these other solutions, we would very much like to hear from our readers. Do other non-toxic home remedy cleaners like vinegar or baking soda do the job? Do you have any other easy, successful solutions for removing dried paint splatters without refinishing the floors? How to Remove Paint with Baking Soda and Water A Non-Toxic Way to Remove Paint From Glass Peel Away Paint Remover Dyeing your hair at home can save you a lot of money. However, sometimes there are accidents. A common unexpected outcome of the home dye job is stains on the woodwork or cabinetry. This is a guide about removing hair dye from wood.All ArticlesSolutionsQuestionsArchivesNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost AnswersFewest AnswersBest AnswersRelevanceQuestion: FlagBy marion2What is the best way to get black dye stains off a bathroom wood cabinet that is a very light wood?

By Marion from Parsippany, NJ Answer By Phoenix H. Flag1Best AnswerI was in the same exact predicament just a few hours ago. I had just dyed my hair dark brown and it got on my cabinets. Big Joe Polka Show T ShirtIt had stained really badly and it was very noticeable. Discount Truck Rental MiamiAll I did was take an old fingernail file and file the spot, then I wiped over it with a wet cloth and it was as good as new (:This method is very good on stains that have been very set in. Weight Loss Clinics In Oxford Al^.^ Reply By aroberts2300 Flag2Best AnswerHello! I feel like a just created actual magic!!! Blue dye that was somewhere on the towel that i had under my coloring area in the bathroom, got moved to the unfinished hardwood floors!!!

** Magic RECIPE: bleach spray(bathroom type), baking soda to cover stain, and then alcohol on top. I suppose i dont know what specifically brought it up, but i ran a clean cloth over the pile and MAGIC it was gone!! Also did this again the next day, after i swept and discovered another blue hair dye speckle. I am amazed, thought i would be ripping up the unfinished hardwood floor! Reply Flag0Thank you Reply Tip: FlagBy Deefer1I really like the idea of some of the suggestions. I have no SOS pads so I used the curly metal pot cleaners from the dollar store. Norwex also makes them. I used them with rubbing alcohol. Gently rub along the grain of the wood, not against it. The dye came off instantly Comment Question: Flag0How do I remove dark hair dye off a light colored wood with out removing the paint? By manager Answer By gbk Flag0If the wood wasn't sealed then I would suggest you stain it the color of the dye. Reply By Louise B. Flag0If the dye has stained the wood, you may be stuck with it.

If the paint is good quality, you should be able to wash the dye off with something like Dawn dishwashing soap. If the dye has stained the paint, and by that I mean, combined chemically with it, you will not be able to get it off. However, I have no problem with staining on towels that I use when I dye my hair. The hair dye washes right out in the laundry. Reply By Ashley C. Flag0After failed attempts trying to use color remover for skin and trying to use nail polish remover on my wooden steps, I was beyond surprised that Dawn dishwashing soap and a brillo pad actually got my black hair dye out. It takes some good scrubbing but it worked. Reply Question: FlagBy marion0When I dyed my hair the plastic bottle went flying, and spattered the side of my bathroom wood cabinet. By Marion H. Answer By madfaye2 Flag0I got hair dye on my hardwood floors earlier tonight. My DH and I used OxyClean powder. We sprinkled the powder on the spots and added a tiny bit of water then scrubbed it with an abrasive dish pad.

It took a little elbow grease but it worked like a charm and it didn't discolor my wood at all! The trick is to not add too much water. The more abrasive, the better. Hope this helps...good luck! Reply Question: Flag0I left a can of hot pink hair spray on my window ledge and didn't realize it had leaked for the longest time. (It was laying on it's side) and I am unsure on how to remove it. How can you remove it without causing damage to the ledge? By Anna from Paris, TX Answer By Carrol M. Flag0Try using rubbing alcohol or white vinegar. The alcohol works great for regular hairspray. Reply Question: FlagBy Rose Denny0How do I get hair dye out of wood bathroom cabinet? It's light maple with black hair dye. By Rose Answer By Rivkah Bergman Flag0I tried the SOS Pad, it works. You definitely have to use elbow greese, but it works! Rivkah Reply By Sally Flag0(Submitted via email) Works great! Billie Reply Question: FlagBy marion0There are black drops of dye on my light wood table. How do I remove them?