Hair color stains everything it comes into contact with, including flooring, counters, clothes, skin and nails. Fortunately, stain removal is possible. To remove stains from clothing, simply soak the item in 1 part color-safe bleach and four parts cool water for 30 minutes before laundering. Other items such as carpeting, upholstery, floors, counters and skin require a bit more finesse and scrubbing. For optimal results, address the stain immediately. The longer it sets, the harder it will be to remove.

Mix 1 tbsp. dishwashing liquid, 1 tbsp. white vinegar and 2 cups warm water. Dip a corner of a clean cloth into the mixture, wring out slightly and sponge the mixture directly onto the stain until it becomes damp.

Wait 30 minutes, blotting the area every five minutes. Wet another corner of the cloth with clean water. Blot the area with the clean corner of the cloth until all cleaning residue and excess liquid are absorbed.

Using another section of the cloth, blot the stain with rubbing alcohol. Blot with clean water to finish.

Pour a small amount of household bleach directly onto the stain.

Wait three to five minutes.

Wipe away bleach with a clean, damp cloth. Rinse the cloth and continue wiping the area until all of the bleach has been removed. If stain remains, repeat steps.

Squirt a liberal amount of color remover into a cotton ball.

Place the cotton ball against the skin, rubbing in small circles to remove the color.

Cleanse the area with a clean, damp cloth.