The time of year is here that kids want to dress up as their favorite character and go out on the hunt for candy. There are lots of activities that kids can join in on from school parades to safe trick or treating events to the old neighborhood door to door knocking. The season to collect candy can end up being a mess for the house though. Getting the kids ready and the bag of treats they bring home can take a beating on your carpets. There are several types of stains you will likely be dealing with this Halloween and it is great to have a few tips. The ultimate tip is to have your carpets cleaned professionally after the holiday is over to ensure that all the messes are treated properly. That does not mean that you should not try to get them out yourself in a safe manner. Tough Carpet Cleaning outlines how to clean stains from carpets.
How to Remove Face Paint Stains from Carpet
One of the most exciting things for kids to do for Halloween is to get dressed up. They want to get a fun or favorite iconic costume and they want to top it off with some face paint, makeup and hair color. You just cannot be the best zombie without some makeup to create a real atmosphere. The makeup that is used can sometimes end up on the carpet and you want to have a way to clean it off. You want to make sure that you remove as much excess as you can. You can use a blunt knife to scoop what you can off the carpet. Then you need to get your rubbing alcohol out and clean cloth. The cloth can be used to dab at the remaining stain and remove the color that is left behind. You may need to repeat the process again if the color is dark. You also can use a mixture of water and dish detergent to try and take the makeup off the carpet.
How to Clean Chocolate Stains from Carpet
The other aspect of Halloween is who can get the most chocolate. This is the best treat you can get in your bag. Most parents will even sneak some pieces out of the bag to check if it is safe to eat. The kids often will start eating their goodies and with chocolate hands and candy galore it can end up on your carpets. You want to make sure you have a plan to clean the chocolate off the carpet. You want to remove the excess with a spoon or knife so that you can start to clean what is left. Then use a mixture of water, ammonia and dish detergent. You can mix it in a spray bottle and spritz the area then blot with your clean cloth. You may need to rinse the area with clean water and repeat again to get all the chocolate off.
How to Get Sticky Candy Off Carpet
Lastly the bag will contain sticky and chewy candy that can end up crammed into your carpet. The sticky candy is something that can stick to the fibers and you want to have a plan to get them out. The first step is to freeze out the chewy candy so that it is able to be chipped away. Working with chewy candy can spread which is why you want to freeze it with a bag of ice. The frozen treat can be broken off and picked from the carpet carefully.
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