Halloween Stain Guide

Whether you’re out trick-or-treating or hosting a gathering of goblins and ghouls; chocolate, costume makeup, and perhaps even chewing gum are sure to make this holiday a messy one!

But don’t have a fright, just have fun and take flight, because CLEAN PEOPLE Oxygen Brightener and Stain Remover Spray will have you prepared for the spookiest of nights!

To make an Oxygen Brightener paste, simply apply warm water to the powder to make as thick or thin a paste as needed for the stain.

When Coffee Spills Out of the Cauldron
Blot the area to remove as much of the stain as possible. Scrub the fabric with Oxygen Brightener paste. For heavily stained items, soak in hot water and Oxygen Brightener overnight before washing in warm water. If you don’t have any Oxygen Brightener on hand, spray the stain down with our Stain Spray and let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hours before laundering.

When Caramel-Covered Apples Drip
Apply a thick paste of Oxygen Brightener and hot water. Allow the paste to sit for 30 minutes and rinse on the hottest water safe for your garment. Wash as normal and repeat as needed.

Ooey Gooey Goblin Chocolates
Another terribly stubborn stain! For fresh stains, blot stain with a napkin. Do not rub! Rinse the stain in cold water and push the stains from the backside of the fabric. Soaking in Oxygen Brightener and hot water overnight may help remove any residual staining. Repeat these steps several times before laundering. Do not dry until you are happy with the results!

Shockingly Sticky Chewing Gum
Gum is easiest to remove when hardened.To harden the gum and remove it from your clothing, try rubbing the affected area with an ice cube. Once it’s hardened, remove it swiftly with a butter knife or scraper. If there are any residual stains left over on the fabric, spray with Stain Spray and launder as normal.

Jack-O-Lantern Carnage
Luckily, stains from pumpkin carving are the easiest to remove! Simply remove any bits of pumpkin that remain on the garment, and run under cool water. Then, pre-treat the stain with a light paste of Oxygen Brightener and let sit for 5 minutes, or a few spritzes of Stain Spray and let sit for 15 minutes. Afterwards, launder the item in cool water and let it air dry.

Oh the Horror! Halloween Makeup at the End of the Night
This is where things can get difficult. Always start by reading the package.If your makeup is oily, waxy or greasy, begin by removing as much of it as you can with a paper towel in a pressing motion. Do not rub the stain! Apply the rubbing alcohol directly to the stain by dabbing some of it onto a paper towel, and blotting until the paper towel won’t remove the stain anymore. Then, pre-treat with a paste of hot water and Oxygen Brightener Stain Remover and launder as usual in cold water. Hang to dry and check to see if the stain is gone. Repeat if necessary using our Stain Spray and laundering as normal. 


For smaller, every-day stains – CLEAN PEOPLE Stain Spray is your go-to! 

When stains happen on the go, wet stain then apply Stain Spray generously, saturating the area then work in with fingers. Let sit for a few minutes. Rinse or blot with a damp cloth. Repeat until the stain is worked out!

If you are at home, rinse the stain with cool water. Apply Stain Spray directly on to stain until thoroughly saturated. Allow the Stain Spray to sit for 10-15 minutes then wash normally.

And remember – always read product labels and clothing care labels before taking action!

And don’t forget – for the easiest clean up yet – make a multi-purpose spray with our plant-based Cleaner Concentrate! Planning on cleaning up before AND after your  guests arrive? Check out our guide on the endless number of ways you can use Cleaner Concentrate in your home!

Want to learn more Stain Removing Tips and Tricks?
Check out the
CLEAN PEOPLE Ultimate Stain Guide

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