I am a real chocolate lover, whether it is milk chocolate or pure dark chocolate, it is one of my daily must-have snacks. But when eating chocolate cake, I always accidentally get chocolate on my clothes, which is really distressing. Compared with oil stains, chocolate is more difficult to deal with because it is not only dark in color, but also contains a lot of oil. Friends who have read our article on removing oil stains should know that oil stains are not soluble in water and will lurk in the material of clothes. So it is difficult to clean up, so the chocolate not only contains oil stains, but is also very dark in color. If it sticks to light-colored clothes, it will be a disaster.
But don’t worry too much. Although it is difficult to clean, there are ways to get rid of it, provided you need to be quick enough. If you don’t know how to completely remove chocolate from your clothes, then keep reading our article where we give you the detailed steps.
How to clean chocolate stains from clothes
Remove chocolate from clothes first
Generally, only liquid chocolate dripping on clothes can seep into the clothes and stain them, so the first step is to use a butter knife to clean off the excess chocolate on the surface. This operation facilitates further processing later.
If you leave excess chocolate on the surface, it will be more difficult to process later, because it may cause the surrounding clean areas to be stained.
Rinse in cold water
Rinse the area contaminated by chocolate under cold water. Do not rinse with hot water, and do not soak it in water. Rinsing with cold water is more convenient for subsequent cleaning. If you use hot water, it will accelerate the attachment of chocolate to the fibers of the clothes and cannot completely remove the chocolate. Soaking will also accelerate the attachment speed of chocolate and the speed of chocolate spreading, thereby contaminating the surrounding clean fabrics. So just rinse.
Use stain removal products
After the preparation is completed, you can pour laundry detergent or dish soap on the stained area. Use mild dish soap to avoid corroding the fabric. Do not wash immediately after application. You can let the clothes sit for 3-5 minutes to allow the laundry detergent to fully penetrate into the inner layer of the clothes.
Then you can partially scrub. If the chocolate cannot be completely washed out at one time, you can soak it in cold water for five minutes and repeat the above action again until it is washed.
Let clothes air dry naturally
After washing the clothes, just put them on the balcony to air dry naturally. We do not recommend putting them in the dryer. Hot air will accelerate the solidification of the chocolate. Therefore, if the chocolate is not completely cleaned and requires secondary treatment, we recommend air drying.
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How to clean dried chocolate stains
Dried chocolate from clothes is more difficult to clean than fresh liquid chocolate. But the cleaning steps are the same. First, you need to clean off the excess chocolate on the surface, but if it is difficult to clean, don’t use a scraper to rub violently, as this will easily scratch the fabric.
Then you can apply laundry detergent or mild dish soap to the area, soak it in water mixed with baking soda for about 10 minutes, and then pick up the clothes and scrub them.
If it’s still difficult to remove, try using a special chocolate stain remover. Finally, just wash and dry the clothes. It is still not recommended to use a dryer.
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How to clean chocolate stains from blankets
Because the surface fiber of a blanket is more than that of clothes, it is more troublesome to clean than clothes. Moreover, it is bulky and cannot be scrubbed and washed.
If you need to clean off the excess chocolate on the surface, you can use a wet and dry vacuum cleaner to help you. Then spray the area with a carpet-specific detergent. You can let it sit for a while to allow the detergent to completely penetrate into the carpet before cleaning it. Then use a soft brush or wipe to wipe the area gently, and finally wipe it clean with a clean rag. Just let it air dry. If the stain cannot be completely removed at one time, you can repeat the previous steps.
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Chocolate stains are one of the stains that are notoriously difficult to clean. Not only are they dark in color, but the oil inside them is also insoluble in water. If you are not careful, it will leave a permanent mark on your white clothes. But don’t worry, as long as you use the correct method and do it patiently, this little brown mark is not a problem.