You may not think of Halloween as a messy holiday, but after the floors are littered with costume glitter, candy remnants are on carpets & upholstery, and your jack-o-lantern is stuck to the porch, you may reconsider. Whether Halloween party-goers or little ones have created spooky messes with costumes and makeup, food or drink, or vandals have damaged exteriors with paint or eggs, here are cleaning tips to tackle your post-holiday challenges:
STICKY CANDY: To remove from floors, carpets or upholstery, mix 1 teaspoon of a natural detergent with 1 cup lukewarm water. Blot the stain using this solution and a clean cloth. Finish by blotting with water, then scrape off the candy.
PUMPKIN: Use a spoon to scrape off as much as possible, then scrub the surface with a solution of dishwashing liquid and clean water.
GLITTER: Vacuum up any glitter you can. For the remnants, try rolling some Play-Doh over the mess to pick up sparkles.
TOILET PAPER: Clean up toilet paper before it rains, as wet toilet paper can be challenging to remove. If dry toilet paper is high up in a tree, use a ladder and a stick wrapped in sticky duct tape to grab it.
EGGS: Pick up the eggshell fragments, then use a hose to remove as much of the egg as possible. If eggs are stuck to surfaces, place a cloth soaked in half water and half vinegar on the egg for approximately 15-20 minutes, then wipe the area with another clean cloth.
PAINT OR GREASE: Blot fresh paint or grease spots with a clean and dry cloth to remove as much as possible. If dried, use a plastic scraper or an old credit card to carefully scrape away the excess, taking care not to damage walls or floors.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLEANUP AND VANDALISM REMOVAL
Don’t be scared by Halloween messes! Whether walls, windows or furnishings of homes or businesses are damaged from graffiti, eggs, paint, sprays, glue or other substances, our Technicians use the industry’s best products and equipment to clean and restore properties. That includes our abrasive media blasting! This effective process uses eco-friendly substances like recycled crushed glass, soda bicarbonate and dozens of other products that work best for your damaged surfaces. Attached to our blasting pot and nozzle, it creates a powerful force to quickly remove graffiti and more from buildings, homes, statues, tombstones and more. Don’t paint over graffiti, when we can remove it!
If your home or business experiences Halloween messes, ServiceMaster By Mason can help with graffiti or vandalism cleanup, media blasting or carpet cleaning services. Our certified technicians have extensive knowledge to resolve a variety of clean-up needs to return your home or business to normal.
5. Maintain Supply of Essential Property Management Tools
Each property has its own list of management tools, which may include promotional/marketing materials, safety items and paper essentials such as parking permits and blank lease copies. Keeping a well-stocked supply of property management tools helps the day run smoother and may reduce hassles and headaches. An efficient property manager also keeps inventory lists for on-site maintenance needs, office supplies and emergency essentials.
6. Attempt to Resolve Disputes First without Lawyers
Many tenant disputes can be solved by meeting with the tenant and addressing the issue. Follow all property protocols before threatening eviction and calling in a lawyer. In many cases, the issue can be resolved informally. Most common issues include noise violations, late rent payments and inability for management to enter the apartment to conduct repairs.
7. Establish and Maintain Office Hours
This may seem like the most simple of all property management tips, but it’s important for your tenants to know when the management office personnel is available for non-emergency situations. Established business hours allow tenants to contact property management easily when a maintenance call is needed instead of putting it off and allowing the problem in their unit to worsen, which can lead to costly repairs. Regular office hours also make it easier for prospective tenants to come in and inquire about rental availability. It takes a lot of hard work to successfully manage any property. When you need help with restoration or specialized cleaning services or professional cleaning for carpets, upholstery, hardwood, tile, grout and more, our professional team is ready to handle even the toughest grime. We’ll refresh the unit and have it ready for the next tenant.
