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Eliminating Chocolaty Mess: How to Clean Chocolate Stains from Lingerie

Chocolate is expensive, delightful, indulgent and unfortunately, easily spills. When it gets onto fabric like lingerie, it can seem like a daunting task to remove the stain. Fortunately, with a few simple steps, you can get chocolate stains out of fabric with ease.


Updated 14 Feb 2023

By Isabelle Trottier

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What You Need

  • Liquid Detergent
  • White Vinegar
  • Baking Soda
  • Toothbrush
  • Scrub Brush
  • Soft Cloth

Instructions

  1. As soon as you notice a chocolate stain on your lingerie, rinse it immediately in cold water.
  2. Mix liquid detergent and white vinegar in equal parts and dilute with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Soak a soft cloth in the mixture and dab directly onto the stained area.
  3. Leave the paste on the stain for 10 minutes and then rub gently in a circular motion with a soft toothbrush. Do not use too much pressure or the stain can worsen.
  4. Rinse the lingerie with cool water. If stain is still visible, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of warm water and apply directly to stain with a soft cloth. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing with cool water.
  5. If the stain persists, mix 2 tablespoons of liquid detergent with 2 cups of cool water and soak stained area overnight.
  6. In the morning, dip a scrub brush in the running water and scrub area until the stain fades away. Rinse with cool water and lay flat to dry.

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