Mr. Clean Costume
Shine bright with this simple, spotless, and iconic mascot look.
Mr. Clean is the legendary brand mascot known for his muscular build, bald head, and spotless white attire. This costume is a popular choice for its simplicity, humor, and instant recognizability. The look consists of a tight white shirt, white pants, a gold hoop earring, and prominent white eyebrows.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–40
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What you need for a Mr. Clean costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Mr. Clean costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
White T-shirt
A tight-fitting, short-sleeved white crewneck t-shirt.
DIY: Use any plain white t-shirt or white polo shirt you already own.
White pants
Fitted white chinos or white jeans.
DIY: Use any clean white pants or white sweatpants for a casual look.
White belt
A solid white belt with a simple silver buckle.
Gold hoop earring
A single medium-sized gold hoop earring, preferably a clip-on.
DIY: Paint a small plastic ring gold and attach it with skin-safe adhesive or use a clip-on earring.
Bald cap
A flesh-toned latex bald cap to cover your hair if you are not naturally bald.
White eyebrow makeup
White face paint, white eyeliner, or white hair mascara to color your eyebrows.
DIY: Apply white school glue stick over your brows, let it dry, and brush on white baby powder or eyeshadow.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Mr. Clean costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the tight-fitting white crewneck t-shirt and tuck it into the white pants.
- 2
Secure your pants with the white belt.
- 3
If you have hair, apply the bald cap according to the package instructions, blending the edges with makeup that matches your skin tone.
- 4
Attach the gold hoop earring to your left earlobe.
- 5
Use white face paint or white eyeliner to color your eyebrows solid white, making them look thick and defined.
- 6
Stand tall, cross your arms over your chest, and flash a confident, friendly smile.
Makeup & hair
If you are not naturally bald, apply a flesh-colored bald cap to cover your hair completely. Use white eyeliner, white face paint, or white costume eyebrows to make your brows thick, white, and prominent.
Mr. Clean for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with someone dressed as a dirty house sponge or a bottle of multi-surface cleaner.
- group
- Combine with other classic advertising mascots like the Brawny Man or the Morton Salt Girl.
- kids
- A white onesie, white pants, a drawn-on gold earring, and drawn-on white eyebrows make an adorable baby version.
- Plus size
- Choose a comfortable, breathable white stretch tee and relaxed-fit white chinos.
- pet
- A white dog sweater with a small felt gold hoop attached to the collar.
Tips
- Keep a stain remover pen handy, as wearing an all-white outfit makes you highly vulnerable to spills.
- If using a bald cap, apply a light layer of translucent setting powder to eliminate shine and match your skin tone.
- Practice the signature pose: stand tall, cross your arms over your chest, and give a knowing smile.
Mr. Clean costume FAQ
- What ear does Mr. Clean wear his earring in?
- Mr. Clean wears his single gold hoop earring in his left ear.
- How do I make my eyebrows white for a Mr. Clean costume?
- You can use white cream makeup, white liquid eyeliner, or white hair mascara brushed directly onto your eyebrows. For a more dramatic look, apply fake white costume eyebrows with spirit gum.
- What kind of pants does Mr. Clean wear?
- Mr. Clean wears plain, fitted white pants, typically styled as white chinos or white jeans, held up by a white belt.
Did you know? Mr. Clean was created in 1957 by Harry Barnhart and Ernie Allen, and he was modeled after a United States Navy sailor from Pensacola, Florida.