Halloween is over and dusted off (though if you're level 2 you might see a few stragglers in costume tonight), which means bullshit season is about to begin.
But first you have to erase the creepy season ... and sometimes that can leave a tiny stain.
If you haven't opted for a kiwi- themed Halloween , the traces of fake blood, pancake makeup, chocolate, and duct tape on your pristine white walls will stand out like a severed thumb once the Halloween decorations are lined up. .
So here are five cleaning tips for Halloween decorations that you can use all year round:
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There are many difficult things to fix on Halloween, but we'll help you out.
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Fake blood
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It scores high on the fear factor, but is surprisingly easy to do.
To date, I've personally made and used around 50 liters of fake blood in shorts and photo shoots, so this is based on my experience with homemade fake blood, which is usually made from sugar syrup, cocoa and food coloring.
Professional, film-quality fake blood bought in the store can be made from commercially available dyes and silicones that are difficult to remove, but the principle of removing the dye is the same.
First, if you've washed the garment before, don't put it in the dryer as this will repair the stain. Instead, soak it in warm water with a dash of white vinegar (about one part vinegar to four parts water). The water should turn pink. If it does, pour it in and repeat the process.
If it doesn't move, try rubbing (not rubbing) the area with equal parts (not rubbing) the area with vinegar and water, and let it sit overnight. As always, test the fabric before using commercial or homemade stain removers, as these can damage delicate objects.
Wrong blood stains on the skin? Keep washing it with soap and water. It will come out, it's food coloring, so it's not dangerous.
Monster makeup
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Oily paint and makeup can stain clothing, leather, and upholstery.
Most makeup products are water-based unless otherwise stated on the packaging, so always check before applying. If it's water-based, it will peel your skin off with your regular makeup remover or maybe a foaming facial cleanser when you've turned into a zombie.
If you've used makeup with an oily color, like Clown White, you likely need an oil-based makeup remover, something like Pond's Cold Cream or coconut, olive, or baby oil.
If you've used latex or chewing gum to stick false scars or wounds (dentures, in the language of films) to your skin, rubbing alcohol can be used to remove them. You can get small bottles in most drug stores. Be gentle and take your time, lifting the edges with cotton swabs and sliding them under the denture to lift it off your skin.
Coconut oil can also remove greasy paint residue and chewing gum or eyelash glue, according to Women's Bustle magazine. In addition, your skin should feel silky smooth.
Melted chocolate
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Chocolate stains are a danger on Halloween (and any time of the year if we're 100% honest).
This remedy is also useful for Christmas (or for me all year round).
The cleaning service, digital Bible Spruce, said it was important to scrape off as much chocolate as possible before cleaning, otherwise the stain could be spread.
Then use a clean white cloth to dab from the outside of the stain inwards with a mixture of one part dishwashing detergent and two parts water. Pat it dry and repeat until the stain is gone.
It works for carpets or upholstery, but if your sofa is vintage or the fabric is very expensive, you better turn to the professionals.
candle wax
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Candle wax is a nightmare to cleanse.
Halloween and church candles go hand in hand like werewolves and full moons. They're super creepy ... until the next morning the real nightmare begins: scraping tons of paraffin off everything.
According to Architectural Digest , you need brown paper (a grocery bag is perfect) and an iron for fabrics and carpets. Start by scraping off as much as you can, then cover the area with brown paper and gently iron over the paper over low heat. The paper should absorb most waxy oils.
On wooden or lacquered surfaces, carefully scrape without scratching the surface, then loosen the rest with a hair dryer and blow-dry.
Think about LED candles next year: they're 100% safe, look efficient, don't need cleaning, and you can use them again for Christmas.
Scrap tape
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Have you pasted your decorations? Bad luck buddy.
You've had fake cobwebs, sticky spiders, and cardboard skeletons cut all over the house, now it's time to remove them and the tape you put them on. How do I do it without removing the paint or wallpaper?
(Pro tip: This also works for Christmas decorations, birthday balloons, and welcome banners.)
Usually it's best not to use tape when installing fairy lights and lights (I use little command hooks myself ) , but now we're in tape hell and you need to take it easy without damaging the walls.
If it doesn't come off easily from wood, glass, metal, or paint, Echo-Tape company suggests applying hot soapy water to the tape to loosen it.
For more firmly attached pieces and anything on the wallpaper, a good quality hair dryer should soften the glue enough to lift it without damaging the wall behind it; Take it easy as it may loosen the paper. Painted or vinyl wallcovering when it's hot enough.
Cleaning the wall with a cloth dampened with fabric softener solution (approx. 1: 3 water) should remove residue and leave the wall smelling sweet and inviting.
Do you have any good cleaning tips and tricks? Let us know in the comments.
