It’s that time of year again – Halloween is right around the corner! Chances are you’ve already purchased your child’s costume and they’ve been anxiously waiting to wear it. While we recommend washing all kids clothing before wearing it, this is especially important when it comes to Halloween costumes!
Why It’s Important To Wash Kids Clothing Before Wearing
Halloween costumes are often made of more delicate fabrics than your child’s everyday clothes, and should be washed carefully by hand or on a delicate cycle to preserve the fabric and any embellishments. In addition, costumes are usually made in factories outside of the United States, where safety standards and environmental regulations may be different from those here. For example, some international countries use chemicals that are banned in the U.S., such as formaldehyde, a known carcinogen used to prevent wrinkles.
How To Clean Kids Clothing Before Halloween:
1) Check the tag first! Some costumes may need to be dry cleaned or washed by hand only. If you’re unsure about how to clean an item, check with a dry cleaner for advice.
2) Turn the costume inside out and wash on a gentle cycle in cold water. Use liquid detergent
One of the most memorable parts about Halloween is dressing up in costume. And for many children, it’s about looking like their favorite character for a day. But what happens when your little ones want to dress up as Elsa from Frozen but the costume you bought from last year is too small?
Before you go searching for a new costume, check if it can be washed to fit. Washing kids clothing before Halloween can help save you money, and it’s not as hard as you think!
You may be wondering how to wash kids clothes so they don’t shrink and still look like new. Whether it’s a DIY costume or something store-bought, here are some tips on how to clean kids clothing before Halloween:
With Halloween just around the corner, children everywhere are dreaming about what they’re going to dress up as. Unfortunately, so many of these costumes are made of cheaply-made materials that are uncomfortable, hard to get on/off and simply don’t last through a full night of trick-or-treating.
Instead of buying an ill-fitting costume that your child will be done with in a matter of hours, why not have them wear their favorite outfit? In fact, this can be done without the need to buy an overpriced costume!
If you’re looking for some fun ways to give your child’s favorite clothes a bit more “oomph,” read on.
How To Clean Kids Clothing Before Halloween
It’s that spooky time of year again, when kids (and adults) get to dress up in their favorite costumes and head out to parties, trick-or-treating, or the annual school Halloween parade.
And while it’s certainly more fun to select a costume from the store, sometimes you can find great costumes at secondhand stores that have already been worn for Halloween by someone else.
If you do choose to buy a used costume, here are some tips on how to clean kids clothing before your child puts it on:
1.Check for stains – look for any potential blemishes before you begin cleaning the costume, such as spots or marks. Use a stain remover on any found spots before washing the costume.
2.Remove any embellishments – if the costume has a lot of trimmings or other items sewn onto it, you will want to remove those before washing it. Most of these items can be hand washed separately and then reattached after the costume is washed and dried.
Halloween is that time of year where the kids get to dress up and eat as much candy as they want. But if you weren’t careful, you may have acquired some new clothes for your little one and now you’re wondering what to do with the stains that are bound to appear on those costumes. Don’t worry, we’ve got a few quick tips to make sure your child’s costume looks as good as it can for the big night.
1. If a stain appears, don’t wait until after Halloween to try and clean it! The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get out.
2. Use a detergent that is made for bright colors – like our Bright & Fresh laundry detergent! This will help preserve their costume’s color for longer and will keep them looking clean for years to come.
3. If your little ones costume is dry clean only, bring it in before Halloween! We’ll make sure all of the stains are gone before Halloween night so you don’t have to worry about anything on the big day.
Don’t forget, our cleaners are eco-friendly so you can trust us with your child’s costume, no matter what kind of stains they might throw at us!
Halloween costumes are a great thing to buy secondhand. They are worn just once and often still in great condition. Unfortunately, they can also be crawling with lice, scabies, or other creepy crawlies. Here’s how to make sure your child’s costume is clean and safe before you head out for trick-or-treating.
Check the costume tag
Before you buy a used costume, check the tag. Some costumes are made of materials that cannot be washed at home and must be dry cleaned. If so, you might want to consider buying a new one instead.
Mary Poppins Costume
Mary Poppins Costumes
There’s a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious costume just for you! Our Mary Poppins costumes are the perfect choice for any fan of the classic Disney movie. Get ready to sing along with a spoonful of sugar in one of these delightful outfits.
Check out our Mary Poppins costume accessories and props for the best Halloween ever. You’ll be practically perfect in every way with one of these nostalgic outfits. Whether you’re getting a group together for a couples costume theme or going solo on Halloween, we have the supplies to help you create the perfect ensemble.
To complete your look, check out our selection of costume props and accessories. We’ve got everything from umbrellas to hats and gloves so you can look just like Mary Poppins herself!
For a fun family costume idea, check out our Bert costumes! A great option for any Mary Poppins fan, this costume will bring back memories of the classic film. Or grab one of our chimney sweep costumes to round out your couples costume theme!