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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Washing powder
• Method 2 of 3: Diluted dishwashing solution
• Method 3 of 3: Oh no! The stain really won't wash off!
• Tips
• Warnings

Knowing how to deal with chocolate stains can help you remove them quickly and effectively. Moreover, the sooner you start removing the chocolate stain, the easier it will be to do it.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Washing powder

1. 1 Scrape off any remaining chocolate with a butter knife or spoon. Be careful not to smudge the remaining chocolate on the fabric further.
   • Never rub or scrub the chocolate stain. This will rub the chocolate into the fibers of the fabric and the stain will be more difficult to remove.
2. 2 Rinse the inside of the stained fabric with cold running water. While doing this, wash off part of the stain, preventing it from penetrating deeper into the fabric.
   • Never use hot water to wash off chocolate stains, this will permanently set the stain on the fabric.
3. 3 Try to rub the detergent into the stain. Set the garment aside for 5 minutes and then soak it for 15 minutes in cold water. Rub the area between your fingers to remove the stain.Rinse and continue until the stain is completely washed off.
4. 4 Use a stain remover to remove any remaining stains. Use a stain remover if any stains remain after you finish scrubbing the stain with detergent.
5. 5 Make sure the stain is completely removed. Once you've made sure the stain has been removed, dry the garment as you normally would. Do not iron or heat the stained item in any way until all traces of the stain have been removed. Otherwise, the stain will permanently adhere to the fabric.

Method 2 of 3: Diluted dishwashing solution

Martha Stewart's Household Tips Book recommends this method for removing sweet spots.

1. 1 Remove any remaining chocolate with a butter knife (this should be a dull knife) or a spoon. Be careful not to rub the chocolate into the fabric or smudge it on the fabric.
2. 2 Dilute dish detergent with cold water. Apply the product to the chocolate stain. This will help remove it.
3. 3 Apply a water-soluble enzyme cleaner to the stain. This will remove any remaining stain. Leave the product on the fabric for half an hour or as directed by the manufacturer.
4. 4 Wash and dry your clothes as usual. Make sure all stains are removed before drying. If not, then repeat the above steps. Do not iron or heat the stained item until all traces of the stain have been removed. Otherwise, the stain will permanently adhere to the fabric.

Method 3 of 3: Oh no! The stain really won't wash off!

This is a last resort if the chocolate stains are not washed off. This product can ruin some fabrics, so try it on a small piece of fabric first. For clothes that can be dry cleaned, this may be the only choice (apart from the possibility of having the clothes dry cleaned). It is assumed that you have already tried unsuccessfully to remove the stain, so we do not suggest removing the remaining chocolate again.

1. 1 Make a solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of ammonia.Not use more than three percent hydrogen peroxide solution and be sure to wear gloves.
   • In addition, you can use only one hydrogen peroxide, without the addition of ammonia.
2. 2 Apply the product only to the stained area and let it absorb. Do not leave the solution on the fabric for more than 15 minutes.
3. 3 Remove the solution and wash the item. Check out the stain, hopefully it's gone.

Tips

• If, when removing the remaining chocolate, you still stain new parts of the fabric with chocolate, then try to fix it right away. It really would be right if you try to do this on a flat surface with very good lighting so you can get a good look at everything.
• If the stain is due to hot air drying or ironing, consider masking it as it will most likely remain permanently.
• Chocolate is made up of fats, proteins, and sugar.

Warnings

• Chocolate stains oxidize and are more difficult to wash off, both with time and heat. This means that if you want to clean the chocolate stain completely, you need to do it as quickly as possible and do not heat the fabric until you have removed the stain using our ideas.