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How can I get chocolate off my car seat?
I have a four-year-old who gets very fussy in the car, but a piece of chocolate will keep him calm for about 20 minutes. The other day, I thought he was eating it—turns out he wasn’t. Now there’s chocolate all over my back seats. Any tips on how I can get chocolate out of car fabric?
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“I’m sorry to hear about your poor seats—but glad to hear that your little one is having a good time!
To get chocolate off your car seats, you’ll want to start by scraping off whatever you can once it hardens. Avoid messing with it while it’s melted—it’ll just smear into the fabric.
Chocolate, like
coffee
, can be stubborn to get out. And depending on your seats’ material, certain products may cause staining or discoloration. So the best way to avoid any noticeable discoloration is to test the solution on a small, hidden area of your upholstery, let it sit, and evaluate the outcome before using more.Here are some of the best products for cleaning up chocolate:
- Dish liquid: Mix a half-teaspoon with one cup of water, moisten a cloth, then blot the stain until it is gone.
- White non-gel shaving cream: Spray it onto the stain and rub gently. Blot the stain with water to remove the cream, and repeat until the stain is gone.
- Borax: Mix with water to make a paste and spread it over the stain. After it dries, brush off the powder or vacuum it away. Then, use water and a cloth to remove any remaining powder.
- Hydrogen peroxide: With this one, be especially aware that bleaching may occur. After testing on a hidden area of fabric, apply a small amount to the chocolate. Then, gently press on the peroxide with a sponge to soak it up.
Always use protective gloves and gear and work in a well-ventilated space when using chemicals like borax or peroxide. These can be irritants and may cause harm to you and those around you—please use caution.
Be sure to dry the area well after successfully removing the stains. A hairdryer on the cool setting will work well for this.
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