How to Remove Chocolate Stains from Clothes

Chocolate desserts are a favourite during family gatherings, celebrations and special occasions. However, melted chocolate can easily leave stains on everyday clothes.

Also, due to warm weather, chocolate can easily penetrate into fabric, making the stain harder to remove if not treated properly. Therefore, this blog will help in understanding how to remove chocolate stains from clothes.

Key Highlights

  • Remove the excess chocolate from the cloth by running it under warm water.

  • Apply Ariel Platinum Gel - Original to the stained area and gently rub it for a few minutes.

  • Put the stained clothes in the washer and choose an appropriate wash cycle as per the garment care label.

  • Take the clothes out of the washer once the cycle ends and check whether the chocolate stain is completely removed.

Steps to Remove Chocolate Stains from Clothes

Removing a chocolate stain from your favourite garment, be it regular wear clothes, shirts or abayas, requires prompt action.

  • 1

    Remove the Excess Chocolate from Clothes

    Initiate the process by scraping off the excess chocolate from the garment. Rinse the stained area under warm running water to help loosen the stain without spreading it.

  • 2

    Pre-Treat the Chocolate Stain

    Put the Ariel Platinum Gel - Original directly onto the chocolate stain until it is completely covered. Gently rub the detergent using your fingertips to ensure it penetrates the fabric. Leave it on for a few minutes before washing.

  • 3

    Load the Clothes in Washing Machine

    Place the stained garment, such as an abaya, thobe, or everyday clothing, into the washing machine without rinsing off the detergent. Ensure you do not mix dark-coloured clothes with light-coloured clothes.

  • 4

    Choose Adequate Dose and Wash Cycle

    Use either Ariel Platinum - Original gel or powder and add it to the detergent compartment according to the load size. Depending on the fabric, choose the appropriate wash cycle.

  • 5

    Unload the Clothes from Machine

    Take the garment out of the washing machine as soon as the wash cycle finishes. Check that the stain has disappeared before drying.

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    FAQs

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    • Yes, you can use Ariel Original All-in-1 PODS® to remove chocolate stains from your hijab. Always check the garment care label for the washing instructions. If machine wash is preferred, add 1 PODS® for a standard load or as per the instructions.

    • It is advisable not to tumble-dry the clothes until you have checked that the chocolate stain is completely gone. The heat from a dryer can set the remaining chocolate stain into the fibre, making it more difficult to remove. It is better to air dry the clothes after washing and check that the stain has been completely removed before using a dryer.

    • If you have pre-treated the stained clothes with Ariel Platinum Gel - Original, then it is advisable to leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the formula to break down the chocolate stain content without damaging the fabric.

    • Yes, but it is essential to follow the garment care label. Apply Ariel Platinum Gel - Original to the stained area, gently blot the stain, and wash as directed on the care label.