The Great Halloween Clean-Up: How to Tackle Glitter, Fake Blood & Everything Sticky

Halloween might not be technically an Aussie holiday, but let’s be honest—we’ve all given in to the chaos. Whether it’s kids hyped on sugar, a house full of lollies, or that one mate who went way too hard with the fake blood, it’s become part of the October fun. Until, of course, the next morning hits—and your floors look like a haunted house crime scene.

So, if your place is currently covered in glitter, chocolate, or suspicious sticky patches, grab your cleaning cape. Here’s how to bring your home back from the (almost) dead.

Let’s start with the sparkle. Glitter is the gift that keeps on giving. It clings to every surface, laughs at the vacuum, and somehow ends up in rooms it never entered. Your best move? A lint roller or slightly damp microfibre cloth to lift it from carpet fibres and upholstery. Once you’ve got the bulk of it up, give the space a solid once-over with the vacuum. It’ll lift out the fine sparkly bits your vacuum missed and leave your carpets looking brand new.

Now for fake blood. Whether it’s costume spills or “themed” cocktails gone rogue, red stains are Halloween’s most dramatic souvenir. Before panic sets in, grab your Spot ‘n’ Stain. Blot (don’t scrub!) the area, give it a few sprays, and let the formula do the heavy lifting. The best part? No harsh chemical smell, no bleaching—just clean, clear carpets that no longer look like a B-grade horror scene. If that doesn’t work, the trusty Professional Spot Buddy is your new best friend for random stains.

Then there’s the sugar situation. Chocolate fingerprints on the couch, sticky lollies welded to tiles, and maybe a melted candy corn fossilised into the rug. This is where the Spot ‘n’ Stain Carpet & Upholstery Wipes come in clutch. Keep them in the car, kitchen, or anywhere kids (or adults, let’s be real) have been snacking: quick wipe, easy fix, no trace left behind.

Don’t forget the other Halloween smell —whatever that mysterious mix of sugar, sweat, and face paint is. A few sprays of Odour Blaster will neutralise the air and bring your home back to its pre-party glory. It’s the ultimate post-Halloween detox for your soft furnishings, and honestly, a must-have for any house that’s hosted a costume party.

And if your outdoor area copped a hit —spilled drinks on the deck, muddy shoes on the outdoor rug—give it the Britex once-over too. The 3in1 Deep Cleaning Machine isn’t just for carpets; it’s great for outdoor mats and furniture. A quick deep clean will get rid of stickiness and stains before they bake in under the Aussie sun.