But for some, dyeing Easter eggs can be a fun way to pass the time with kids and while it can cause a mess there is a way to get around it.
You may have used food colouring or created your own natural dye to paint them every colour of the rainbow.
However, one expert has shared how to get rid of Easter egg dye from our hands and surfaces.
Even better it is pretty simple to follow.
How to get rid of dye from your hands
It’s no wonder that you have the dye all over your hands seeing as you have to get involved with the decorating.
Despite soap and water not doing the job of removing the stains, you’ll need to use vinegar to help get your hands clean.
Melissa Maker, who has her own YouTube channel called Clean My Space, explains why: “Soap is a surfactant, so its job is to lift grease and grime to the surface.
“Vinegar will help break down the dye, which is why it should be the first line of defense.”
Just make sure to do equal parts of water and white vinegar and leave your hands to soak for a minute. This will help to lift the dye.
Next, rinse it off with soap and warm water.
However, if this doesn’t do the job and the stains are more persistent then there are other options you can use.
Maker recommends creating “a scrub with equal parts baking soda, olive oil, and hand soap.”
You’ll need to scrub your hands and then rinse well with warm water and dry.
Another tip she suggested was rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad and then scrubbing your hands for those extra stubborn stains.
How to get rid of dye from fabric
Let’s not forget that Easter egg dye can easily get on tablecloths, towels or clothes. All you have to do here is make sure that you get stain remover on as soon as possible.
Leslie Corona, a Real Simple Associate Home Director said: “Standard laundry stain remover should do the job.
“Though I’d add if the fabric gets stained, treat it immediately with stain remover, let it sit a few hours, toss it in the wash, and don’t put it in the dryer until you know for sure the stain is gone or else the dryer will set the stain.
“Hydrogen peroxide could work, too, though that can be risky because it might lighten the fabric too much. It’s better for white or light-coloured fabrics.”
How to get rid of dye from hard surfaces
Kitchen worktops or dining tables are prone to spillages so make sure to have some protection by using old tablecloths, a newspaper or putting paper towels down.
If something does get spilled then wipe it up with a paper towel and remove the excess liquid. By doing it straight away this will help stop any stains on the surface.
For spillages on wooden furniture then you’ll need to mix equal parts non-gel toothpaste and baking soda to rub it on the stain.
Then make sure you have a cotton microfiber cloth to wipe it off with.
Meanwhile, if you spill something on a stone worktop you can combine water and dishwashing liquid to do the job. Another trick which also works is a specially formulated cleaner for granite, quartz, and marble surfaces all depending on which one you have.
Something to avoid using is vinegar on stone tabletops as it can damage them.
