How to Get Hairspray Off of a Bathroom

As a common hairstyling product, hairspray is prevalently used in bathrooms, where grooming generally takes place. Since hairspray is an aerosol product, it inevitably gets on bathroom walls, countertops and mirrors when sprayed onto hair. Hairspray is actually a combination of polymers, solvents, glues and propellants that all like to stick to bathroom surfaces. The longer hairspray dwells on bathroom walls and fixtures, the harder the aerosol spray becomes to remove. Promptly get hairspray off bathroom surfaces to prevent sticky buildup.

2 oz. baking soda
Bowl
2 tbs. warm water
Spoon
3 clean cloths
Towel
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels

Instructions

- 1
  Sprinkle the baking soda into a bowl. Pour in the warm water and then stir the mixture to form paste.
- 2
  Dampen a clean cloth with water. Dip the cloth in the paste.
- 3
  Rub the hairspray-stained walls and countertop gently with the paste using a circular motion.
- 4
  Moisten another cloth with water. Wipe the paste off the walls and countertop, thoroughly rinsing the hard surfaces.
- 5
  Dry the bathroom walls and countertop with a towel.
- 6
  Inspect the bathroom mirror for hairspray residue. If sticky spots mar the mirror, dampen another cloth with rubbing alcohol.
- 7
  Rub the hairspray-stained mirror with the rubbing alcohol using a circular motion. Remove all hairspray from the mirror.
- 8
  Buff the mirror with paper towels. Remove all rubbing alcohol from the mirror.

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