Spills happen! In this hectic lifestyle we live we rush and sometimes we spill our hot chocolate! This stain can be challenging! You should be able to remove it if you first blot the stain with water. Now, cover it with salt, then buff with a clean, damp sponge that has been dipped in laundry detergent. The salt will draw out the excess liquid, while the sodium breaks down the stain-setting pigments, and the laundry detergent cleans away any residuals. If it is a garment or cloth wash as usual.