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- Annie B. Bond
- June 24, 2008
- 11:00 am
- 14 comments
Having had one too many favorite T-shirts ruined because of a chocolate stain that I could not for the life of me get out, I was determined, when writing my latest book, Home Enlightenment, to solve the mystery of how to remove this stain!
Here is my successful solution:
The key to successful stain removal is to use the right thing at the right time. The reason that cleaning chocolate stains is so hard is because it contains milk protein as well as cocoa.
Step One: Buy pepsin/papain digestive enzymes (available in health food stores); grind them up and add enough water to make a paste. Rub on the stain; let set for a few hours before rinsing.
If you still have a stain after removing the protein, go to step two.
Step Two: Soak the spot in 3 Percent Hydrogen Peroxide.
Read more: Home, Household Hints, Non-Toxic Cleaning, chocolate, enzymes, laundry, stains
By Annie B. Bond
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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Thanks Annie. I always end up with chocolate stains on almost everything. :(
Thanks, Annie. I've got a good top that has chocolate stains on it (from an ice cream cone), and I haven't been able to get it out. I don't want to throw it away because it is one of my favorite ones. I will give this a try. It can't hurt, and maybe it will save my top.
Thank you.
Boy, I miss the "biological" laundry detergents from my time living abroad in the UK. It has enzymes in it and was great for spot-treating tough stains.
I would be careful of the meat tenderizers as the one I've got downstairs also contains paprika-- which will add stains of its own. I mentioned it in another thread, but the Gonzo stain remover seems nicely green. www.gonzocorp.com
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