Does Chocolate Stain?
Yes, chocolate certainly stains, and it can prove difficult to get out of different fabrics and laundry items. A lot of chocolate—including dark and milk chocolate—contains cocoa butter, and chocolate in all forms (including hot chocolate or chocolate milk) can leave behind stains.
Cocoa butter, also called Theobroma oil, is a fat that becomes edible when melted. The combination of oil content and often darker complexion can make chocolate difficult to remove, especially because oily stains tend to dry into clothes. Even white chocolate may stain your clothes and other laundry items, as it also contains cocoa butter. Chocolatey items that do not contain cocoa butter, like chocolate syrup, still contain cocoa powder, which may also be tough to get out of clothes the first time through the wash.
Milk Chocolate vs. Dark Chocolate: Which Is Harder to Remove?
Not all chocolate stains are made equal. Knowing what kind of chocolate has stained your items might help inform your level of effort in trying to get chocolate out of clothes, rugs, or upholstery.
For example, dark chocolate stains may be harder to remove than milk chocolate stains. That’s because dark chocolate typically contains a higher content of cocoa butter (usually 50% to 90%) than milk chocolate (often 10% to 50% cocoa butter). Moreover, the number of tannins in dark chocolate is also higher because of the high cocoa content. Tannins are also found in wine, which is why wine stains can be difficult to remove. Conversely, milk chocolate contains more milk solids that may dilute the stain – thereby making milk chocolate stains slightly easier to get out of clothes.
Does Chocolate Come Out of Clothes?
Yes, chocolate does come out of clothes. You may even be able to get chocolate stains out of clothes the first time if you treat and wash the stains when they are still fresh. However, set-in chocolate stains can be trickier to fully remove the first time since the fats and oils bond to the fabrics.
While your mood might turn from sweet to sour after finding chocolate stains on your laundry items, it’s important to act quickly. And, even if you’re late to discover them, OxiClean™ laundry additives can help make chocolate stain removal easier!
How to Get Chocolate Stains Out of Clothes
Need to know how to get chocolate stains out of your clothes after accidentally pouring chocolate syrup on your pants instead of into your bowl of vanilla ice cream? Do you find yourself having to clean a chocolate-stained bib after your toddler smeared cupcake frosting all over? OxiClean™ laundry stain remover powders can help maximize chocolate stain removal on clothes! It’s a good idea to scrape up any fresh or excess chocolate before treating your stained items – then you’re ready to get to work.
2. Soak
Soak items for 1-6 hours. Depending on the severity of the chocolate stain(s), some items may require more time to soak.
3. Wash
Wash in the warmest water recommended by fabric care label.
*When creating a solution, mix until completely dissolved. Use the warmest water possible. Do not heat or boil. Do not mix or store solution in a sealed container. You can use OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover, OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover Free, and OxiClean™ Baby Stain Remover for all washable laundry items.
Making a batch of chocolate chip cookies for an upcoming office party may delight your coworkers. Unfortunately for you, working with those small morsels resulted in stained clothes. Don’t let those stains take away from the tasty delights you’re supplying! Grab your trusted OxiClean™ laundry stain remover powder and treat those stains ASAP to remove any chocolate from your clothes and restore the original look and feel of your items.
You can also use OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover, OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover Free, and OxiClean™ Baby Stain Remover as in-wash laundry additives for regular clothing maintenance. If you’re using any of these laundry additive powders in-wash, fill scoop to Line 1 for regular loads or add more for heavily soiled items.
How to Remove Set-in Chocolate Stains
Have you ever forgotten about that chocolate square you had in your pocket, only to discover that square melted and left stains in your jeans? It’s easy to dwell on your forgetfulness and wonder whether your pants are now ruined. That’s not the case! OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray can help you remove set-in chocolate stains and more from your clothes.
1. Rinse
Rinse the chocolate stain in cold water.
2. Spray
Shake before use. Pretreat the set-in chocolate stain by spraying Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray directly onto the stain until saturated.
3. Wait
Let stand for 5 minutes or up to a week, depending on the severity of the chocolate stain. For fabrics prone to color change, do not let the spray stand longer than 5 minutes.
4. Wash
Wash with laundry detergent in the warmest water the fabric will accept.
Test OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray on an inconspicuous area before use. Do not use on silk, wool, leather, and fabrics labeled dry clean only. Pretreat old chocolate stains on clothes with OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray and wash immediately or up to a week later. FOR BEST RESULTS: Treat stains with OxiClean™ Max Force™ liquid Laundry Stain Remover while they are fresh or as soon as possible. For set-in stains, allow to penetrate overnight or up to a week.
You can’t always attack stains right when they happen. You might be eating a slice of your grandma’s chocolate pie at a holiday gathering and discover your clothes are stained. Or, you could find chocolate on your clothes after a s’mores night during your annual camping trip. Sure, these stains will dry into your fabrics. But remember: Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray removes the toughest set-in stains and allows you to treat clothes immediately or for up to a week.
With Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray, it doesn’t even need to be laundry day for you to take care of your clothes and make progress in getting rid of stains. Plus, Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray comes in a travel-sized 2 FL. OZ. bottle that can help you maximize chocolate stain removal even when you’re on the go.
How to Get Chocolate Out of White Clothes
It probably feels hard to keep white laundry looking fresh or extend the lifespan of white fabrics when stains are especially visible. You may be less tempted to cuddle up in bed with that cup of hot chocolate for fear of spilling or having any cocoa drip on the sheets. Well, you can limit those fears if you have OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover in your home!
OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover helps whiten items up to 40 percent better than chlorine bleach per load. This laundry booster is perfect for getting chocolate and other stains out of clothes, bedding, and towels!
2. Soak
Soak your chocolate-stained clothes in the solution of water and OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover for 6 hours.
3. Wash
Wash as normal with detergent
*Test OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover on an inconspicuous area before use. Safe on washable and colorfast fabrics only. Do not use on wool, wool blends, silk, silk blends, leather, or fabrics labeled dry clean only. Do not use with chlorine bleach. Do not mix powder with detergent in the dispenser. Follow manufacturer’s care label for water temperature and wash instructions.
Treating your kiddo to a chocolate sundae at the ballgame might help add to a fun experience. But it’s a hot summer day, and suddenly you have to get chocolate out of the white home jerseys after those sundaes melt all over. That’s when you turn to OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover, which helps restore the look of those jerseys (soaking will likely be required). Plus, like other OxiClean™ laundry additives, OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover is color-safe, so you won’t risk any color running from the pinstripes on uniforms or bleeding on other colored laundry items.
How to Get Chocolate Out of a Carpet or Rug
Think about the euphoria you might feel after powering through a grueling full-body workout. Now think about the subsequent frustration when you spill that glass of chocolate milk you drink to refuel all over the carpet. Some carpet stains feel almost impenetrable. However, OxiClean™ Carpet & Rug Stain Remover Spray can help get chocolate stains out of carpets and rugs so you can put that mess behind you!
1. Remove
Immediately remove any solid chocolate or residue from the carpet. Blot out any moisture if it exists.
2. Spray
Liberally spray the carpet or rug and saturate the area so the solution can penetrate the carpet fibers and break down the chocolate stain.
3. Wait
Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the spray to penetrate the chocolate-stained areas.
4. Blot
Blot up the problem area with a clean, colorfast sponge or cloth.
5. Vacuum
Vacuum the area after the product has completely dried.
Test OxiClean™ Carpet & Rug Stain Remover Spray on a hidden area of carpet being cleaned for colorfastness. Do not use on wool, leather, or silk. Treat stains promptly for best results.
OxiClean™ Carpet & Rug Stain Remover Spray can help remove chocolate and other stains from your carpet to keep those rugs and welcome mats throughout the home looking proper. So don’t sweat it if your kids get chocolate all over the carpet devouring their Halloween candy after a night of trick-or-treating. Just spray away with OxiClean™ Carpet & Rug Stain Remover Spray!
How to Get Chocolate Out of Water-Washable Sofa or Couch
Even though you can’t throw your couch or sofa into the washing machine, these items can still wind up with chocolate and other stains. Fortunately, in addition to helping get chocolate stains out of clothes, OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover can also help you remove chocolate stains from water-washable upholstery and fabric furniture!
1. Remove
Remove excess chocolate before treating the area.
2. Fill
Fill OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover scoop to line 1 per 16 OZ. of water to make a solution. Make sure it fully dissolves.
3. Apply
Do not apply the solution directly onto the upholstery stain. Instead, apply it to a clean white towel, and use it to blot the stain. Continue applying solution to the cloth and the cloth to the upholstery until the stain is no longer visible.
4. Blot
Dampen a second clean towel with water and blot the area to rinse.
5. Dry
Let dry naturally.
Say you and your partner squish chocolate hearts and stain the couch while cheekily feeding them to each other on Valentine’s Day. Rather than allowing those stains to ruin a romantic moment, act quickly with OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover! It’s the laundry booster powder with over 101 uses on laundry plus soft surfaces and hard surfaces, like cleaning patio furniture.
Crack the Code on Chocolate Stains with OxiClean™ Laundry Boosters!
Eating chocolates or drinking cocoa should be about savoring the taste and enjoyment – not about the stains that follow. But, when chocolate stains do happen, find the right OxiClean™ product to help you remove stains from laundry and other fabric surfaces!