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Tricks for Treating Halloween Stains

Say Boo to Stains

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Halloween is filled with ghosties and fun but sometimes the stains remain. Learn how to remove the most common Halloween stains.

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Face-Paint or Make-up

Face-paint is great fun but often ends up smeared on Mom or Dad's shirt. Learn how to remove all traces.

Glow Sticks

Glow sticks are such fun but if they break or begin to leak no one wants stains to glow in the dark!

Pumpkin

Whether it is a wayward Jack O'Lantern or a pumpkin cupcake, learn how to say "Boo" to the stains.

Chocolate

My favorite Halloween treat. Even those bite-sized nibbles sometimes miss the mouth and end up on shirts. Learn how to erase the evidence.

Bubble Gum

A traditional favorite, bubble gum sometimes ends up in hair, left in pockets or melted in the dryer. Learn how to lose the stickiness.

Kool-Aid, Punch and Cola Stains

There'll be punch and soft drinks and oddly-dyed beverages at Halloween. Learn how to rinse away any leftover stains.

Mud Stains

We all hope for no rain on All Hallows Eve but sometimes it happens. Learn how to get mud out of the Mummy's clothing.

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