Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from household surfaces such as acrylic plastic, aluminum, asphalt, bamboo, brass, bronze, cane, ceramic glass/tile, copper, cork, enamel, glass, gold, iron, ivory, jade, paint/flat, paint/gloss, pewter, plexiglas, polyurethane, porcelain, stainless steel, tin, vinyl clothing, vinyl tile, vinyl wall covering and zinc.
- Scrape to remove excess.
- Wipe the surface with a cloth dipped in warm sudsy water.
- Rinse well and wipe dry.
Alabaster and Marble
Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from alabaster and marble.
- Carefully scrape excess.
- Wipe with a clean cloth dipped in a solution of washing soda or detergent and water.
- Rinse well and wipe dry.
If any stain remains:
- Mix a few drops of ammonia with 1 cup (236 mL) of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.
- Soak a white blotter with the solution and place it over the stain.
- Weigh it down with a heavy object.
- Continue applying the solution until the oil has been drawn out and any remaining stain bleached out.
Stone Surfaces
Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from stone surfaces such as bluestone, brick, concrete, flagstone, granite, limestone, masonry tile, sandstone, slate and terrazzo.
- Scrape to remove excess, taking care not to gouge the surface.
- Wash with a solution of washing soda or detergent (never use soap) and water.
- Use a cloth or a gentle brush.
- Rinse thoroughly with clear water and allow to dry.
Carpet
Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from synthetic carpet and wool carpet.
- Blot up or scrape as much of the excess as possible.
- To prevent setting stain, flush with club soda.
- Try an application of carpet stain remover or a concentrated solution of a non-alkali carpet shampoo.
After drying and vacuuming, if stain remains:
- Mix 1 tablespoon (18 mL) ammonia to 1 cup water (236 mL) and carefully drop small amounts onto the stain. (On wool carpets, test in an inconspicuous corner first, as ammonia can harm wool.)
- Blot with an absorbent pad.
- Flush area rugs or sponge carpeting with clear water. It is important to remove all traces of ammonia.
- Place a clean absorbent pad over the area and weigh it down.
- When no more liquid is being absorbed, allow it to thoroughly air dry.
Felt and Fur
Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from felt, natural fur and synthetic fur.
- Gently scrape to remove excess.
- Mix a mild soap in hot water and swish to make a great volume of suds.
- Dip a cloth in only the foam and apply.
- Rinse by wiping with a clean cloth dampened with clear water.
If a grease stain remains:
- Powder the stain with an absorbent such as corn meal.
- Give it plenty of time to work.
- Gently brush (the method of using a stiff-bristled brush to gently remove dried stains and spots) it out.
- Take care not to force the absorbent further into the hairs. Repeat if necessary.
Grout
There's one easy step to remove chocolate stains from grout:
- Wipe excess with a cloth dipped in warm sudsy water.
If any stain remains:
- Dip a wet toothbrush into baking soda or powdered cleanser.
- Gently scrub the spot.
- Rinse well and wipe dry.
Leather and Suede
Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from leather and suede.
- Gently scrape excess from the surface.
- Mix a solution of mild soap in lukewarm water.
- Swish to create a great volume of suds.
- Apply only the foam with a sponge.
- Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
If a stain remains:
- Powder it with an absorbent such as corn meal.
- Give it plenty of time to work.
- Gently brush it off.
- Repeat if necessary
- On leather only, follow with a leather cleaner or saddle soap to condition the leather.
Silver
Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from silver.
- Wash silver in hot sudsy water.
- Rinse thoroughly in hot water.
- Wipe dry immediately with a clean soft cloth to prevent tarnish.
Wood
Follow these steps to remove chocolate stains from wood.
- Mix dishwashing detergent in hot water and swish to make a great volume of suds.
- Dip a cloth in only the foam and apply.
- Rinse with a clean cloth dampened with clear water.
- Polish or wax as usual.
