Halloween clean-up - from Jack-o-lantern goop and messy make-up to sticky fingerprints and melted chocolate - can be a parent’s worst nightmare. Weiman Products (www.weiman.com) has brewed up some helpful Halloween cleaning “tricks.”
HARD CANDY
Problem: In all the excitement of candy swapping, your living room carpet becomes a dumping ground for sticky wrappers.
Solution: Blot sugary stains with a mixture of one teaspoon of neutral detergent and one cup of lukewarm water. For melted sugar candy, mix one-third cup of white vinegar with two-thirds cup of water and blot. Blot once more with detergent mixture and finish by blotting with clean water.
CANDLE WAX
Problem: Melted candle wax from a smiling Jack-o-lantern spills onto your carpet, tablecloth or furniture.
Solution: An easy way to remove melted candle wax from furniture, carpet and tablecloths is to apply a product designed specifically for this purpose, such as Weiman Wax Away Candle Wax Remover.
CARAMEL APPLES
Problem: What’s more fun than dipping caramel apples over the stove? There’s just one problem, how do you get rid of that sticky residue all over your stovetop?
Solution: To remove the caramel, use a cook top cleaner and scrubbing pad like Weiman Scrubbing Pads designed to clean but not scratch your glass or ceramic smooth top range.
GUM
Problem: Some goblin forgot a pack of chewing gum in their pocket and it accidentally goes through the washing machine and all over the other clothes.
Solution: Fill a plastic bag with ice cubes and hold the bag in place over the gummy mess for a few minutes until it begins to harden and loosen; you can then gently peel it from the surface of the clothes.
CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER
Problem: Somebody enjoyed a peanut butter cup while watching a spooky movie … and left some scary fingerprints on the good leather furniture.
Solution: First, blot away excess candy with a clean dry cloth. Avoid wiping, as that will only spread the stain. Then, leave the stain alone, as it will dissipate into the leather. Do not apply water or try to wash the stain, rather apply a leather conditioner such as Weiman Leather Wipes once the surface has dried completely.
FAKE BLOOD
Problem: Dracula spilled fake blood all over your carpet.
Solution: Cover the fake blood in salt to absorb the stain. Then, to remove the spot, dab the stain with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.
About Weiman Products - Weiman Products, LLC develops and manufactures professional high quality products that clean, protect and prolong the life of the newest and most popular surfaces in and around the home. Weiman’s product lines include: Weiman Home Care Products, Wright’s Metal Care Products and its newest product line, Perfect Planet by Weiman. Headquartered in Gurnee, IL, Weiman’s products are available nationwide through mass merchandisers, grocery stores, hardware stores and other specialty retail outlets, including Wal-Mart, Target, Publix, Kroger, True Value, Kmart, Expo Design Center, The Home Depot, Costco and Ace Hardware. Products are also available at Weiman’s Web site (www.weiman.com) or by phone (888-281-6400).
