Clorox Bleach to the Rescue! How to Clean Chocolate Stains from Silk Gazar
Chocolate stains on silk gazar can be very difficult to remove. But with the right cleaning techniques and supplies, you can rescue your beautiful fabric in no time. Read on to learn how to effectively clean chocolate stains from silk gazar.
Updated 14 Feb 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
As any chocoholic knows, chocolate stains can be a real mess. And when your favorite chocolate confection ends up splattered on your silk gazar dress or scarf, it’s nothing short of heartbreaking. You may fear that the stain is there to stay, but don’t despair—it’s quite possible to remove those chocolate stains with some simple cleaning techniques.
First, make sure that the fabric is colorfast. If the fabric isn’t colorfast, it’s best not to try and clean it yourself as the chemicals used in cleaning supplies could cause the dye to run. You can take a scrap of the fabric and test it for colorfastness by dabbing it with a bit of the cleaner that you plan to use. If any dye comes off onto the cloth, it’s not colorfast and should be brought to the dry cleaner.
If the silk gazar is colorfast, the next step is to try and loosen the stain. Use a soft cloth to dab the stain with cool water, working from the outside of the stain inwards. This will help to loosen and spread the chocolate. Once you have worked the entire area, put a few drops of Clorox bleach directly on the stain and let it sit for two minutes. As long as the fabric is colorfast, the bleach will be safe to use.
After two minutes have passed, dampen a clean cloth with cold water and use it to blot away the bleach. If needed, repeat the process of applying bleach, waiting two minutes, and blotting again until the stain is gone or greatly diminished. Once you have removed as much of the stain as possible, wash the item as usual following the instructions on the care label. To ensure that all of the bleach has been removed, do an extra rinse.
With a little bit of effort, you can successfully remove those pesky chocolate stains from your favorite silk gazar items. The trick is to get to the stain as soon as possible and not wait until it has set. And of course, use Clorox bleach—it’s fast, effective, and safe to use on colorfast fabrics.
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