Halloween Cleaning Hacks

Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year, but like many fun things, it often comes with a mess. Whether you have a mess left over from trick or treating the neighborhood kids’ pranks or if you just need to get your house reset before or after a Halloween party, below are some of our best Halloween cleaning tips.

House Parties:
Halloween parties can leave a big mess. If you served food and beverages, you likely have a big cleanup on your hands. You may even have spills and stains to deal with. After picking up the trash and giving everything a thorough clean, check for stains.

You can remove costume makeup stains with a mix of water, alcohol, and dish detergent. Use a cloth to blot the stains and avoid rubbing.

What to Do if You Get TP’ed:
Getting TP’ed is funny in the moment, but it can be a pain to clean up. Above all else, try to get it cleaned up before it rains. Most of it can be picked up by hand, but if it’s high in your trees, you’ll have to do a little extra.

You can use a rake to help you get it down. Just don’t tug too hard. If you tear it, you’ll have to get a ladder. You can also use a leaf blower to help you clear up.

Cleaning Up the Glitter Trail Left by Costumes:
Glitter is perhaps one of the most challenging things to clean. You sweep and vacuum, but it never seems to completely go away. You may find leftover Halloween glitter when you’re putting out your Christmas decorations.

For hard surfaces, dusting wipes can be helpful. If you still have glitter, try silly putty or tape.
If the glitter is on your carpet or furniture, start by vacuuming. If the glitter persists, use a lint roller or a carpet broom and then vacuum again. Masking tape can also help lift the excess. If it’s still bad, trying rubbing an inflated balloon over the area. Static electricity can attract glitter.

Did your Halloween fun get out of hand? Andy’s Quality Cleaning can help you get your home back to normal after even the most frightening of parties or we can just help with the trick-or-treat clean-up. If you want to keep your home scary clean all year, we also offer recurring cleaning packages! Just call is to book!