[northfifeduckling]

some unusual question here, but I'm desperate !!
My youngest managed to get chocolate on her birthday dress - no need to mention that is delicate fabric!!!
Any suggestions very much appreciated!! 

[gavo]

have you tried a substance called spotless it's a tub of creamy thick paste made by JML. we have very messy children it doesn't say it is for clothes but we have used it loads of times on stubborn stains and it works a treat! just test a small discreet area first dampen clothes and then rub in cream and wash as normal. hope this helps. you can buy the stuff in lots of supermarkets.

[HappyHippy]

I mix a little of my washing powder with water to make a paste, spread it over the stain and work it into the fabric - leave for up to half an hour then wash as normal.
If it doesn't all come out the first time, just re-treat BEFORE drying the dress.

[northfifeduckling]

does it work with non-bio, HHippy? 

[cameldairy]

Before You Begin
#1. Before you use a stain removal method you need to scrape off any excess chocolate that is on the stain. This will decrease the likelihood that stain will spread. The easiest way to do this is to let the chocolate dry, then put the garment in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes to an hour. If the garment is too bulky to do this, you can lightly rub ice over the stain to harden it. Then, remove the garment and carefully scrape off the excess chocolate with a knife.

Hot Water
#2.  After you have scraped off the excess chocolate, run warm or hot water (depending on the fabric) through the chocolate stain from the back side of the stain. It is important you do this from the back so the chocolate does not get pushed further into the fabric.

#3. After you have done that, pre-soak the stain for up to 30 minutes in liquid dish detergent, like Dawn, and hydrogen peroxide together. There is no exact measurement, but a little more peroxide to soap works best. Test the mixture on a hidden spot on the garment, like an inside seam, to make sure it will not affect the fabric or dye. wash as usual. The stain will be gone. This mixture works on garments previously washed with chocolate stains. The hydrogen peroxide needs to be fresh in the mix or the solution isn't as effective.

[Troubled Waters]

Soda Crystals!!  I use it on everything, clothes, carpets, curtains, bbq.  You can make a strong or weak solutions and soak it, wash as usual. can also add to the main wash.

http://www.dripak.co.uk/

[HappyHippy]

does it work with non-bio, HHippy? 

I'm not sure, I've never tried with non-bio. But you'd be as well to try it before spending cash on a stain treatment 

[Unicorn]

Hello There
I have removed Chocolate from a pale green sofa using Johnsons Baby Wipes.

Just gently rub the are from the top of the stain, and keep movingto a clean bit of wipe and it will all
come out without even washing.

These Baby Wipes are wonderful, been using them for Eleven years since baby was born to clean all sorts of Clothes, Shoes, Trainers etc.  Its the Johnsons Baby Lotion, which is in them, which is a make-up remover too, that makes them do their magic.

[HappyHippy]

Aha, the old baby wipes - never even thought of them ! They're great for EVERYTHING 

[pegusus pig]

Makes me wonder whats in them they remove so much that even stain removers don't, yet are gentel enough to be used on a baby?  ,  The same with johnsons baby shampoo, i use it as a hand wash now, removes every thing and i love the smell, (and being sold cheep in the pound shop!!)

[Troubled Waters]

Soak in cold very salty water?  Works on blood stains.
I'd be a little careful with hot water, don't want to 'cook' it in.

[sausagesandcash]

In our experience, the only mess babywipes can't clean up is....politics