Do you love watching movies and serials sitting on your couches and beds with your favorite snacks? If your favorite snack is chocolate during this time, you must encounter the spilled chocolate that causes the stain on the upholstery.
But now there is nothing to be worried about. In this blog by Royal Upholstery, we will explain how to remove chocolate from upholstery using simple steps. So, now you don’t need to worry about the stains on furniture upholstery while enjoying your favorite chocolate.
Point To Notcie Before You Start Cleaning The Chocolate From Upholstery
Knowing the upholstery types is necessary for properly cleaning chocolate stains from the upholstery. One of the most important aspects is knowing the cleaners used for different upholstery fabrics. Every upholstery has a tag that contains a code indicating the type of cleaner used for its cleaning.
- Code W-S: You can use either water-based or solvent-based cleaners.
- Code X: Only vacuum or hire a pro for this fabric. Home cleaners might damage it.
- Code W: Use water-based cleaners for this upholstery.
- Code S: Clean with dry or water-free solvents. Ensure good ventilation and avoid open flames.
If there is no tag in the upholstery, you can use cleaner at the hidden spot to check if it works best for your upholstery. The alternate way is simply to contact the manufacturer for authentic information.
Easy Ways To Remove The Chocolate Stains From The Upholstery
After researching for several hours and discussing with experts how to remove chocolate from sofa upholstery, we have compiled these 2 ways to help you get rid of stubborn chocolate stains. So, let’s get started:
Mixing Dish Soap In Water
This is the most basic and fastest way to remove the chocolate stains from your sofa upholstery, bed upholstery, and chair upholstery.
Materials Required:
Here are some tools and materials required for the process.
- Plastic spoon
- Liquid dish soap
- Small container
- Clean cloth
- Dry towel
- Dry-cleaning solvent
- Water
If chocolate has spilled over the furniture upholstery, whether wet or dry, try to scrape away as much of the chocolate residue as possible. Do not put too much pressure on while scraping, as it may cause the stain to dig inside.
Now, take a container, a bowl, or a cup and add approximately 2 tablespoons of dish soap to it. Pour 2 to 3 cups of water into the container and mix gently until the dish soap fully dissolves in the water.
Now, you can use a dry towel or microfiber cloth to blot the stain of the chocolate. Dip the fabric in the dish soap and water mixture and gently blot the stains to lighten them. Always start blotting from the outer edges to the inner edges. This practice will help to stop the spreading of stains.
When you notice that the stain has been removed entirely, take a dry towel and dampen it with tap water to remove the soapy residue.
Try to absorb as much water as possible with a dry and clean towel. The alternate way is to turn on the dryer to speed up the drying process. Open all the windows and the fans for proper ventilation.
If you think some stain is still left behind, you can apply the mild upholstery dry-cleaning solution. Two to three drops of this solution are more than enough to make your upholstery 100% clean without any stain.
With The Help Of Cornmeal
Here is an alternate way to remove the chocolate stain from the upholstery with minimal effort and time.
Material Required
Gather the materials and tools below to remove the chocolate stain without hassle.
- Scraping tool
- Soapy cloth
- Dry towel
- Cornmeal
- Bowl or any other container
Use a dull tool to scrape away any remaining chocolate flakes from the upholstery gently. You can use any scraping tools: plastic spatula, dull butter knife, credit card, spoon, rubber scraper, wooden spatula, and silicone scraper, which is easily available.
Take a dry cloth and dip it in lukewarm water. Lukewarm water will help dissolve the stain quickly. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid soap into it until it forms a homogeneous mixture.
Start blotting the area with the cloth dampened with lukewarm, soapy water in an inward direction. Continue the blotting until the upholstery is stain-free.
Pat the stained area dry with a clean towel to absorb any excess moisture. This step is essential to prevent the stain from spreading further and prepare the fabric for additional treatments.
Now, it is time to cover the stain with cornmeal and leave it untouched for more than 20 minutes. This will act as an adsorbent to remove remaining stubborn stains and moisture.
After 20 to 25 minutes, remove the cornmeal with the help of a soft bristle brush.
Common Mistakes To Avoid While Removing The Chocolate From Upholstery 
Here are some mistakes that most people make while removing chocolate stains from the upholstery.
Using Very Hot Water: Some people think hot water can help remove chocolate stains quickly. But it is wrong. Always use lukewarm water to clean off the stains from the upholstery.
Not Performing Spot Test: Many people try to rush the cleaning process and ultimately skip the spot test. This approach can increase the chance of damage and discoloration.
Harsh Chemicals: Never use any cleaning solutions with a pH less than 5, which means they are more acidic. Some examples are bleach and ammonia.
Not Blotting Properly: Blotting is crucial for lifting the stain without spreading it. Use a clean cloth and blot from the outside to avoid spreading the stain.
Using More Water: Many people use too much water over the upholstery, ultimately spreading the stains. Blotting is the best way to clean the chocolate stain from upholstery.
Final Words
So that was all the discussion about how to remove chocolate from upholstery at home. We hope that our guide was helpful to you and addressed all your concerns. If you are still confused at some point, you are always welcome to leave your query in the comment section.
