The cleaning expert shows how to prevent candy from leaving marks on fabrics
The Easter period is also the period of chocolate – one of the most loved sweets in the world, but also one of the champions in causing stains on clothes. Whether it’s careless eating or an accident with children, chocolate stains can be difficult to remove. But with a few simple tips and tricks from the cleaning expert and Ecoville ambassador, Priscilla Castroyou can eliminate waste without ruining your clothes.
“When dealing with stains White chocolateIt is advisable to use warm water rather than cold, as it helps dissolve dirt,” advises Priscilla. “Also, when treating delicate fabrics such as silk or wool, it is advisable to test the stain remover on a hidden area of the fabric before applying it directly to the stain , making sure there is no damage to the fabric,” he says.
Learn an easy way to remove chocolate stains from clothes
What you will need:
- Cold water
- Dishwashing liquid
- Stain remover
- Soft brush
- White cloth
Step by step:
- Act fast: the less time the chocolate stays in contact with your clothes, the better. Chocolate is fatty, so the less time it stays in contact with the fabric, the easier it will be to remove.
- Scrape off excess: use a spoon to remove as much chocolate as possible from the clothes. Avoid scrubbing as this may cause the stain to spread.
- Pretreatment: Apply cold water to the back of the stain to push the chocolate out of the fabric.
- Degreaser: Apply a small amount of liquid degreaser to the stain and scrub gently with a soft brush. Caution: Test first or contact the manufacturer to find out if the application is safe on fabrics.
- Stain remover: use a specific stain remover for light, colored or dark garments and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the quantity and time of application of the product.
- Wash: then wash your clothes as usual.
“If you use hot water, be careful, as it can soften the chocolate and spread it even further onto your clothes. Ammonia-based products are a great option for removing stains from clothes, upholstery, and carpets, as they are a degreaser safe for fabrics, i.e. it does not damage the fibers or cause discolouration”, concludes Priscilla.
Source: Terra
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