Chocolate stains can take the fun out of your favorite sweet treats.
Luckily, a stain pretreatment product can easily remove most chocolate stains from clothing, upholstery, and carpet.
However, there are times when a more intensive stain-removal process is required.
Credit: Laura Moss
Apply Stain Pretreatment Product
Spray Shout Stain Remover or a similar stain treatment onto the chocolate stains.
Launder as Usual
Wash the item as usual.
Check the care tag for any special instructions regarding water temperature and cycle speed.
If there is still staining, repeat the stain treatment.
Don’t put the item in the dryer, as heat will set the stain.
The code is as follows:
These instructions are for W and SW upholstery only.
Spray Shout Stain Remover or a similar stain treatment onto the chocolate stains.
A light mist is fine; you don’t need to saturate the fabric.
Doing so will make removing residue from the stain treatment difficult and can leave a dark ring.
Repeat as necessary until the stain is gone.
It will make shorter work of stain remediation than the method that follows.
Repeat as necessary until the stain is gone.
Rub With Detergent and Soak
Rub both sides of the stain with liquid laundry detergent.
Rub in the detergent with your fingers or a damp cloth.
Next, soak the garment in cold water for one hour.
Wash and Let Dry
After soaking, wash the item according to its label instructions.
Let the item air-dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
For chocolate stains in clothes, you should always use cold water.
As chocolate stains are tough, you may be better off by using commercial-grade stain removers.
If thats the case, its better to leave it to the experts.
