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How to Tackle Hairspray Stains on Evening Gowns

Q: How do I remove the hairspray stain?

First, brush away the hairspray stain using a toothbrush. Next, apply warm water and mild detergent directly onto the stain. Gently rub the detergent into the fibers using your fingertips. Let the detergent sit on the stain for several minutes to give it time to dissolve the hairspray residue. Then, rinse the detergent and hairspray residue off the fabric using a clean cloth. Finally, dab the area dry with a dry cloth. Repeat the steps if necessary until the stain is removed.

When it comes to formal evening wear, you want to be sure you look your absolute best. But there’s nothing worse than finding a hairspray stain on an evening gown just before the big event! Thankfully, cleaning hairspray stains off of evening gowns is relatively simple.

Updated 03 Mar 2023

By Noemi Denker

Step 1: Gather Your Cleaning Supplies

Before you start cleaning, you will need some supplies. You will need a toothbrush, warm water, mild detergent, a clean cloth and a dry cloth.

Step 2: Diligently Brush Away at the Stain

Using the toothbrush, delicately brush away at the hairspray stain. This will help work the hairspray out of the fibers in the fabric. Be careful not to scrub too hard as this could cause damage to the fabric itself.

Step 3: Apply Water and Detergent

Next, apply some warm water and mild detergent directly onto the stain. Gently rub the detergent into the fibers using your fingertips. Let the detergent sit on the stain for several minutes to give it time to dissolve the hairspray residue.

Step 4: Rinse and Dry the Fabric

Once you have given the detergent enough time to work its magic, rinse detergent and hairspray residue off the fabric using clean cloth. Finally, dab the area dry with a dry cloth.

Step 5: Repeat if Necessary

If necessary, repeat the above steps until the stain is gone. It may take more than one go to remove the stain, so persevere with patience until the desired result is achieved.

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