How to Get Old Hairspray off a Door

Unpainted Door

• 1

  Pour rubbing alcohol on a soft, absorbent cloth.

• 2

  Rub the alcohol on a small, hidden area of the door to make sure it won't harm the wood.

• 3

  Rub the door in a circular motion with the cloth until all of the hairspray residue is removed.

• 4

  Moisten another soft cloth with warm water, and wipe the wall to remove the alcohol and any remaining hairspray residue.

Painted Door

• 5

  Mix one part fabric softener with two parts water in a spray bottle.

• 6

  Spray the mixture on the door, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.

• 7

  Wipe the door with a soft cloth until you no longer feel the residue. If this doesn't work the first time, repeat. Spray on the solution, wait 10 minutes and wipe it away.

• 8

  Spray a general-purpose household cleaner or a mixture of water and a few drops of a mild liquid detergent onto the wall to clean off the solution. Wipe down the wall with a moistened cloth until it's relatively dry, and all soap residue is removed.