Stain Advice: How to Remove Chocolate

Does your family still have leftover chocolate from Easter? Once your kids start unwrapping those chocolate eggs and bunnies, you can have a chocolaty mess on your hands (and maybe your carpet too) pretty quickly. Want to know how to get those chocolate stains out like a pro?

We found this app on McCalls Carpet One website, available for Apple and Android users. Simply click on the website and follow the link to the appropriate app for your device. And if you are in need of new carpet, visit McCalls Carpet in Franklin located next to The Factory for all of your carpet needs.

Watch the video on how to remove chocolate from your carpet.

No time to watch? Here are the basics:

Step 1: Gather the following supplies: Clear Dishwashing Detergent, White Vinegar, White Towels, Warm Water, Sponge, Paper Towels, Books

Step 2: Prepare the detergent solution by mixing 1/2 teaspoon of detergent to one cup of warm water.

Step 3: Scrape or blot up excess spill.

Step 4: Apply detergent solution, use a damp towel, and leave 3-5 minutes.

Step 5: Blot- don’t rub.

Step 6: Apply white vinegar (undiluted), using a damp towel and blot.

Step 7: Apply water with a damp sponge.

Step 8: Blot again. Repeat steps 4-8 until blot cloth is clean. Finish by weighing down a half-inch thick pad of white paper towels to absorb all the moisture. Leave overnight if necessary.

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