Scrape off excess chocolate with a dull knife or spoon
Rinse the stained area from the back with cold water
Apply a small amount of dish soap to the stain
Gently rub or work the soap into the fabric
Soak in cold water for 15–30 minutes
Rinse with cold water
If any stain remains, pre-treat with a laundry stain remover or liquid detergent
Wash in the warmest water safe for the fabric label
Check the stain before drying; do not put in the dryer if still visible
For stubborn stains, repeat pre-treatment and washing
For white fabrics, use oxygen bleach (not chlorine) and soak per label directions, then wash
For delicate fabrics, use a gentle detergent and cold water, then air-dry
If the chocolate is on carpet or upholstery, blot (don’t rub) with cold water, then blot with a dish-soap solution, then blot with clean water, then blot dry