Halloween is almost here and with it comes costume creation, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and holiday parties. Even though Halloween festivities are tons of family fun, they can also leave behind a major mess. When your Halloween celebration turns from spooky to slimy, take a look at the benefits of hiring a professional cleaning service.
Halloween Party Germs
The herds of kids who rushed through your home during the family-friendly Halloween party left behind dirty footprints, cake-covered handprints and plenty of uninvited microscopic guests. Microorganisms can live on hard surfaces, such as doorknobs or the kitchen counter, anywhere from hours to days.
Halloween falls at the start of the flu season. If any of your party guests have the sniffles, chills, or other flu symptoms, they may already be sick. The virus that causes the flu can live on your home's surfaces for 48 hours, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A professional-level deep cleaning can remove the flu virus, eradicate cold germs and eliminate other microorganisms from your home. This reduces the likelihood that you or your family will get sick from the post-party environment.
Trick-or-Treat Treads
Like the aftermath of a Halloween party, trick-or-treaters can also leave plenty of germs behind. Chances are that the flu, cold or other viruses / bacteria will stay at your door (or in the candy bowl).
Even though you may not have to take care of the multitudes of microorganisms after handing candy out, you may need help cleaning up the messy footprints. As each trick-or-treater marches up your walkway and to your front door, they can track dirt, mud and other muck (especially if it's raining on Halloween night) onto your steps or front porch. If you invite trick-or-treaters into the foyer, they can also leave their mark on your interior space.
Calling in the pros after a night of trick-or-treating is an easy way to get your porch or
entryway floor sparkling and scuff-free.
Holiday Crafts
If your child enjoys Halloween crafts, you may need assistance cleaning up the mess. While a watercolor spill or a stray crayon mark won't necessarily require a professional cleaning, some of the messier art activities may.
Acrylic paint, permanent marker, or papier-mâché (especially if it's stuck on your flooring or upholstery) aren't always easy to remove on your own. The pros can tackle the post-project area and get it ready for the next holiday's crafts.
Other Halloween Activities
Crafts aren't the only Halloween activities that can cause a mess in your home. Projects such as slime-making science are fun for the kids, but they're also hard on your home. The mix of glue and other ingredients (often liquid starch, in the case of a slime recipe) can ruin rugs if left to sit.
Along with slime, Halloween games can also
wreak havoc on your home. Even something as simple as a bobbing-for-apples game that siblings play together can turn into a water-soaked mess. If not cleaned promptly and properly, wet carpets or flooring can support mold growth.
It's much easier to have a professional clean your home before mold takes hold. Waiting may require the help of a mold remediation contractor. In the worst-case scenario, you may even have to tear the carpet (and the padding underneath) out and start fresh.
Holiday Décor
The festive Halloween décor that adorned your walls, windows
and door frames left behind tape and multiple marks. A whole-house professional cleaning can remove the post-décor mess and get it into top shape for the winter holiday season.
Does your home need a professional-strength cleaning? Contact
NorthStar Cleaning & Property Services for more information.
