How to Tackle Common Halloween Stains Like a Pro

While the Halloween festivities are fun and spooky, dealing with the aftermath and stains doesn’t have to feel like a nightmare. Let’s break down some tricks (and a few treats) for getting rid of those inevitable Halloween stains, so you can focus on what really matters—enjoying these memories with your family, not stressing over the mess.

Chocolate Stains

What You Need:

• Natural Stain Remover
• Natural Laundry Detergent

Steps:

1. Immediately scrape off any excess ice cream using a spoon or dull knife.
2. Apply Stain Remover to the affected area, and let it sit for up to 15-20 minutes.
3. Wash the item according to its care instructions.
4. Let the item air dry.

Pumpkin Stains

What You Need:

• Cold water
• Dull knife
• Enzyme-based stain remover
• Liquid laundry detergent
• Dish soap (optional)

Steps:

1. Scrape off excess pumpkin gently using a dull knife.
2. Flush the stained area under cold running water.
3. Apply a prewash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent, or a mixture of dish soap and water.
4. Wash the item according to its fabric care instructions.

Pro Tip: Check the stain before drying; heat can set it. Avoid heating the stain or using the dryer, as it may make it more challenging to remove.

Candle Wax Stains

What You Need:

• Cold water
• Dull knife
• Enzyme-based stain remover
• Liquid laundry detergent
• Dish soap (optional)

Steps:

1. If the candle wax is fresh, let it harden. You can speed up the process by putting the item in the fridge.
2. Scrape off excess candle wax gently using a dull knife.
3. Flush the stained area under cold running water.
4. Apply a prewash stain remover, liquid laundry detergent, or a mixture of dish soap and water.
5. Wash the item according to its fabric care instructions.

Makeup Stains

What You Need:

• Dish soap
• Clean cloths
• Liquid laundry detergent

Steps:

1. Use a clean white cloth to blot as much makeup as possible from the affected area. Avoid rubbing, as it may spread the stain further.
2. Mix one teaspoon of mild dish detergent with one cup of warm water. Stir the solution until it creates suds.
3. Dampen another clean white cloth with the dish detergent solution. Blot the stain gently with the damp cloth, working from the outer edges towards the center.
4. Dampen a separate cloth with plain water and blot the area to rinse off the detergent.
5. Blot the dampened area with a dry cloth or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
6. Wash the item according to fabric care instructions.

Fake Blood Stains

What You Need:

• Cold water
• Talcum powder
• White vinegar
• Laundry detergent

Steps:

1. Blot up as much of the fake blood as possible with a clean cloth.
2. Apply talcum powder on the stain and rub it on the surface.
3. Then let it soak in vinegar overnight.
4. Wash it with laundry detergent and cold water.
5. Rinse and let it dry.

Pro tip: If the stain is old or dried, try soaking the garment overnight in the vinegar solution before washing it. For stubborn stains, you may need to repeat the soaking and washing process.