Making Voile Fabrics Clean Again with Chocolate Stains
Chocolate stains can be tricky to remove from voile fabric. The good news is there are ways that you can try to get those pesky chocolate spots off your fabric. Here's how!
Updated 14 Feb 2023
By Brane Lukman
Voile fabric is a lightweight and often sheer fabric that is usually made of cotton, rayon, or synthetic fibers. It has a delicate texture that requires a gentle approach when it comes to cleaning. When chocolate stains land on voile fabric, it’s important to take care in removing the chocolate without damaging the fabric.
Before we dive into the best methods for removing chocolate stains, let's go over a few tips:
- The longer a chocolate stain sits on the fabric, the tougher it will be to remove.
- Always test the cleaning methods on a small and hidden area first before applying it across the entire piece of fabric.
- Using a paper towel or cloth to blot the chocolate stain is much more effective than scrubbing the stain.
Now, let's look at the different cleaning methods depending on the type of chocolate that landed on your voile fabric:
Melted Chocolate
When melted chocolate is on voile fabric, the first solution to try is freezing compress. Place an ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables directly onto the melted chocolate. This will freeze the chocolate and make it easier to scrape off the fabric.
Once the majority of the chocolate has been removed, you can treat remaining stain with a commercial spot remover. Follow the instructions on spot remover and test it on a small part of the fabric first. After the spot remover has been applied, launder the fabric according to the care instructions.
Chocolate Syrup
For chocolate syrup, the key is to act quickly. Gently blot the chocolate off the fabric using a paper towel or clean cloth. Don't rub or scrub the fabric as this could damage the delicate voile fibers. Once the majority of the syrup has been blotted off, launder fabric according to the care instructions.
If there is still some residue left on the fabric after laundering, use a commercial spot remover. Test it on a small area first and follow the instructions on the bottle.
Solid Chocolate
If the chocolate is still solid, scrape away as much of the chocolate as you can with a butter knife. Be careful not to damage the fabric as you’re scraping away. Once the majority of the chocolate has been removed, treat the remaining stain with a commercial spot remover. Test the spot remover on a small part of fabric first before applying it across the entire piece of fabric. Finally, launder the fabric according to the care instructions.
Final Steps
No matter which method you try, it's important to always launder the fabric after you’ve treated the stain. This will help ensure all of the chocolate residue is completely removed from the fabric. If the stain remains after laundering, repeat the treatment until the stain is no longer visible.
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