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Laundry detergent glows under blacklight

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When budget constraints hit the local Halloween attraction, genuine theatrical glow-in-the-dark paint is far too expensive. Liquid laundry detergent contains heavy optical brighteners that shine an aggressive, radioactive blue under blacklights. The terrifying splatter covering the walls of the murder room is actually keeping the entire venue incredibly clean.

Laundry detergent glows under blacklight
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