How to Remove Chocolate Stain Like a Pro

While chocolate is loved by many, almost everyone fears getting chocolate stains on clothes, furniture, and carpets. However, you can master chocolate stain removal using a cleaner known for eradicating stubborn stains and leaving the fabrics looking and smelling great, such as Vanish. 

It is the best go-to stain remover, available for pre-treating, soaking, and washing to remove chocolate stains, brighten colors, remove stubborn odors, and eliminate 99.9% of germs. 

Continue reading to find out how to remove chocolate stains and achieve optimal cleaning results with Vanish.

Removing chocolate stains from clothes 

Before removing chocolate stains using Vanish from clothes made of cotton, denim, linen, silk, nylon, or any other clothing material, scrape the excess chocolate using a knife or spoon and wipe it off. 

Use Vanish Oxi Action Powder for colored clothes containing Multipower Oxi Action Power, 5 times more powerful than leading detergents, to remove chocolate stains from colored clothes. 

In addition, use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder for whites, which contains whitening ingredients that help retain the brilliant whiteness of your clothes even after 50 washes. 

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Apply the mixture directly onto the stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the fabric. 

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak colored clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

Removing chocolate stains from upholstery/furniture 

To remove chocolate stains from your chairs, sofas, headboards, etc., scrap any excess chocolate with a knife or spoon. Next, use Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Pre-Treat Spray and follow these simple steps:

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray the affected area and leave for 5 minutes (max).

2. Clean with an absorbent cloth.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as many times as necessary.

Removing chocolate stains from carpets

Chocolate stains on the carpets can be particularly challenging, given the likelihood of the stains getting stepped on and embedded deep within the surface. 

When working with the carpets, scrap off as much chocolate residue as possible with a sharp object and let the Vanish do its magic. 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Vacuum your carpet. 

2. Mix 1 part Vanish 3 in 1 Carpet & Upholstery Shampoo with 9 parts cool water (max temperature 40˚) and whisk the solution into a foam. 

3. Apply the foam evenly using a clean colorfast brush or sponge. 

4. Do not make the carpet overly wet. 

5. Allow to dry and simply vacuum away.

Here are a few natural cleaners to remove chocolate stains:  

Vinegar

Mix 1 part vinegar with water, soak the stained cloth in the solution for 10 minutes, and wash as usual. To enhance the solution's effectiveness, you can also add a drop or two of dish soap. 

Things to remember when using vinegar: 

Vinegar is acidic, and using it too often can damage your fabrics by breaking down the fiber.

Removing chocolate stains from clothes, upholstery furniture, and carpets may be tricky, but it isn’t impossible. The two most crucial things to ensure efficient stain removal include clearing excess chocolate and immediately treating the stain with Vanish to prevent it from setting in the fabric, making cleaning it much harder.

Why is chocolate stain a tough one to remove?

Three things in chocolate make its stain tough to remove: tannins from the cocoa, proteins from the milk, and oil from the butter. 

Does chocolate permanently stain?

No, chocolate does not usually permanently stain clothes. You can remove most chocolate stains, fresh or dried, from various fabrics using the most reliable and effective chocolate stain remover, such as Vanish. 

Can dried chocolate stains be removed?

Yes, chocolate stains that have dried can still be removed. Use Vanish stain remover, available in powder, gel, liquid, and spray, to pre-treat, soak, and wash the stained fabric. It offers amazing stain and odor removal, with 99.9% germ elimination and color brightening!