How to Get Rid of Chocolate Stains

Chocolate is not supposed to be a sinful treat, but another story unfolds when it falls on your clothes, couch, carpet and furniture. But don’t despair. This article brings you the best techniques to get rid of chocolate stains.

Getting Rid of Chocolate Stains on Clothing

Foremost, make sure to check the care tag of your garment before applying any solution onto the stained spot in the article. Doing so will ensure that you do not destroy the clothing further. If it’s dry clean, then head off to the dry cleaner and let him do the job for you. Why take the risk anyway? If you’re good to go for a do-it-yourself chore, follow these simple steps:

1. Allow the chocolate to harden and then scrape as much chocolate excess out from the article as you can. You can place the stained clothing in the fridge to harden the chocolate. Use a dull knife when scraping the hardened chocolate.
2. Boil hot water and then pour it through the back side of the stained area. Hot water can melt the chocolate stain, and pouring it from the back side of the article pushes the stains and chocolate debris out of the fabric.
3. Saturate the stain using your dish detergent and allow it to sit in for 10 minutes.
4. Fold the stained area and gently rub the fabric to agitate the soap and stain.
5. Rinse the treated spot with hot water. Repeat the process if necessary.

For more stubborn stains, load the article in the washing machine with 1 gallon of whole milk and let it soak for 30 minutes before running it through the wash cycle. For persistent stains, finish them off with dish detergent and allow it to soak for about 15 minutes before running it through another wash cycle.

Removing Chocolate Stains from Carpets and Furniture

Chocolate stains on carpet and furniture are a bit of a task since you cannot simply load them onto the washing machine. But don’t fret. Here are some simple steps to help you get rid of those not-so-sweet stains off of your precious belonging.

1. Allow the chocolate to dry up.
2. Scrape off as much chocolate as possible using a dull instrument. A butter knife will do.
3. Place a couple of layers of paper towels over the affected site.
4. Run an iron of its lowest setting and without steam over the paper. The heat will melt the chocolate and allow transfer of stains onto the paper towels. Replace the paper towels as necessary to avoid smudging the stain further onto the area.
5. For persistent stains, follow up treatment by scrubbing the area with some dish detergent and blot it dry. You can also use a spot treatment.

Although the chances of getting chocolate stains run high, they don’t have to ruin any of your beloved possession. Follow the steps mentioned above to clean up the mess. Otherwise, you’re stained items will turn out to be less appealing as a piece of decor.