subject: Removing Chocolate Stains From Your Carpet [print this page] Removing Chocolate Stains From Your Carpet
It can be an uphill and frustrating task to remove the stains of chocolate (whether white or block in form) from your carpets. It always helps to know how to get it off and that too as soon as possible to avoid any permanent stains on to your carpet.
To state the obvious, you need to act fast as and when you find out the chocolate stain on your carpet. It can indeed be the most hideous and unimpressive looks and is bound to give a bad impression if spotted by outsiders. This may also be reflective on your personality, which may or may not be fair.
The longer the stain stays on the carpet the more difficult it will be to remove it. Ideally, a non-serrated knife should be used to take off the excessive chocolate which can be removed. However, always be careful not to damage the fibers of the carpet by rough or excessive use.
The form or type of carpet needs to be ascertained as different stain removal methods are appropriate for different types of carpet. Any error in this procedure may cause the stain to be permanent or be extended or get worse to your dismay. By way of example, materials based on grass, wool or sisal are prone to excessive damage if treated with liquids. In case of any uncertainty, always ensure to contact or get in touch with a professional carpet cleaner rather than on friends and family members advice.
Always ensure that you apply a small area of the carpet with the solution (in small proportions) with which you need to treat the carpet. This is called the patch test. Then you need to wait and see whether any adverse reaction or condition appears or forms in which case you cannot use that solution. If discoloration (commonly brownish or lighter color) occurs then immediately wash that area of carpet with cold water and get in touch with a professional carpet cleaner.
The stain can also be massaged with some spirit (surgical spirit) to cut of the fat of the chocolate which would make it easier to entirely wipe out the stain. However, be careful when using the spirit by wearing appropriate gloves and using a spoon to pour the spirit. Remove the cloth with which you are massaging the stain once the spirit is appropriately worked onto the stain.
Ammonia may also be used on the stain, however sufficient ventilation should be ensured in that area and the stain should be patted dry until it completely vanishes.
