How to Get a Weird Hard Candy, Pumpkin or Other Halloween Stain Out of Carpet in Newport Beach, CA

Quite a few of the best elements of Halloween causes some of the biggest messes. Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and adults alike from the candy to the costumes and parties. There are many common carpet stains that come from Halloween’s festivities and today, we at My Steam Green Carpet Cleaning Orange County would like to address removing hard candy, pumpkin carving guts, chocolate, glow sticks and fake blood carpet stains.

How Do You Get Hard Candy Out of Carpet?

You may need to use a bit of cold water to moisten the candy to prevent damage to the carpet fibers, but in general, you need to carefully remove the hard candy from carpet. To remove any residual candy pieces, blot the stain with cold water. With your fingers work about ½ a teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Then, use a clean, white, damp cloth to blot out the stain and residue. If stain persists, use an additional clean cloth dipped in distilled white vinegar, and then begin to dampen the remaining stain. Allow the vinegar to sit for a few minutes will help breakdown the remaining stain. With a clean cloth, press down on the stain. Repeat the process of dampening the spot with vinegar, and then blotting until the spot is removed. Flush the newly cleaned area with water after you have fully removed the candy spill. Use a dry towel to blot any remaining moisture.

Is Glow Stick Liquid Washable?

With a paper towel, immediately blot up as much of the moisture as possible. Combine 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, one teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent, and one cup of cool water. Work the solution into the stained area using a soft-bristled brush dipped in the solution.
With a dry white paper towel, blot away the cleaning solution. Dip a clean white cloth into plain cool water and “rinse” the area and dry by blotting with a clean, dry towel.

How Do You Remove Set In Chocolate Stains from Carpet?

With a white cloth and cold water blot the stain. Apply a detergent solution to a clean end of the cloth once chocolate no longer transfers to cloth. Still using the detergent solution, continue to blot stain. Let it sit for a few minutes, then use a new clean, damp cloth to rinse. Blot to remove excess moisture.

How Do You Get Dried Fake Blood Out of Carpet?

Start by soaking up the excess liquid with a dry washcloth or paper towels. Get a cup of cold water and dab the water onto the stain carefully. In order to avoid causing the stain to grow, work your way from the outside of the stain to the center. Use a clean, dry washcloth to soak up the water as well as the stain. You may need to moisten the area with a 3 percent hydrogen-peroxide solution if this does not completely remove the stain. Let it set for 10 minutes and blot with a rinse. Repeat as necessary.

How Do You Get a Pumpkin Stain Out of Carpet?

As much pumpkin pulp, seeds, or puree as possible, gently scrape the surface layer with a spoon or spatula. Treat any remaining stain with warm water after you’ve removed the excess. Using a clean washcloth and a blotting motion, gently apply the warm water to the stain. With a clean, dry washcloth, soak up the solution. To lift the stain and transfer it from your carpet onto the washcloth, alternating between these two steps will help.

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If any of these stains prove to be stubborn, or you have other stains to deal with, or you are simply due for a deep cleaning, call in the experts of My Steam Green Carpet Cleaning Orange County and let us help you!