From chocolate smudges to sticky candy and face paint, Halloween can leave behind some serious stains. This simple Halloween stain removal guide will show you how to clean them all with eco friendly, plant based products from Mint Cleaning.
Halloween fun can leave behind some pretty scary stains from chocolatey fingers to costume paint and sticky candy. Do not fear the cleanup. With a few simple tricks and your favourite Mint products, you can have everything looking fresh again in no time.
1. Chocolate Smudges
If the stain is fresh, rinse with cold water. For older stains, use warm water.
Mix two parts hydrogen peroxide with one part Mint Dish Soap to create our powerful DIY stain remover. Apply to the stain, scrub gently with a cleaning brush, then launder as usual.
2. Makeup and Lipstick
Costume makeup and lipstick can cling to fabrics.
Apply a bit of Mint Dish Soap directly to the stained area and gently brush in a circular motion.
Rinse with cold water and launder as usual.
3. Sticky Candy
Freeze the candy spot first using an ice cube to harden the sugar, then gently scrape off what you can. Use Mint Cleaning Scrub with warm water to lift any remaining stickiness.
4. Grass Stains
If your little goblins were running wild, grass stains might be part of the costume now.
Soak garments in a 50/50 mix of cold water and white vinegar for a few hours.
Scrub gently with Mint Laundry Detergent, rinse, and wash as normal.
5. Ink or Marker Mishaps
Trick or treating signs gone wrong? Apply rubbing alcohol directly to the ink spot.
For larger stains, pour the alcohol into a small dish, immerse the fabric, and soak for about fifteen minutes. Blot until the ink fades, then rinse well. Rubbing alcohol is also safe for upholstery.
6. Sharpie and Paint Marks
If your Halloween crafts got a little out of hand, start by applying rubbing alcohol and blotting repeatedly to lift the stain. Another trick often shared by teachers is to trace over the Sharpie mark with a whiteboard marker, then wipe it away. It might sound odd, but it works. You can also use rubbing alcohol again and blot gently if needed.
Mint’s Pro Trick
Act fast. The sooner you tackle stains, the easier they are to remove. Keep a small cleaning kit handy with Mint Dish Soap, Laundry Detergent, Cleaning Scrub, and All Purpose Cleaner for quick magic moments.
Do not let spooky stains haunt you. With Mint, your home stays clean, fresh, and fright free. 🎃