Oil Stain Remover for Clothes That Actually Works

Oil is the hardest stain to lift because it bonds to the hydrophobic surface of fabric fibres and resists water-based detergents. Luniva Pro Formula (blue) is a solvent-action spray engineered specifically for cooking oil, motor oil, chain lube, grease and tar — including dried-in stains that have already been through the wash. Spray, wait 1–3 minutes, wash at 40°C.

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Why oil stains survive a normal wash

Standard laundry detergent is water-based and built around surfactants tuned for water-soluble soils. Oil is hydrophobic — it sits on top of the fibre and the wash water can't reach it. You need a solvent that emulsifies the oil first, lifts it off the fibre, then lets the detergent rinse it away. That is exactly the chemistry inside Pro Formula.

How to use Luniva on oil & grease specialist

Step 1 — Blot first: Press a paper towel onto the stain to lift any fresh oil. Don't rub — that drives it deeper.
Step 2 — Spray Pro Formula: Saturate the stain with Luniva Pro Formula (blue). The solvent base wets out the oil immediately.
Step 3 — Wait 1–3 minutes: For dried-in stains extend to 5–10 minutes and re-spray once before washing.
Step 4 — Wash at 40°C: Machine-wash as normal. Air dry; inspect before tumble drying. Re-treat if any residue remains.

Compliance note: Based on controlled laboratory testing. Performance may vary by stain age, fabric type and wash conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best oil stain remover for clothes?

Luniva Pro Formula (blue) is solvent-action and engineered specifically for oil and grease. It outperforms standard pre-wash sprays on cooking oil, motor oil, chain lube and dried-in grease in independent German lab testing.

Can Luniva remove dried-in oil stains from clothes?

Yes. Spray Pro Formula, wait 10 minutes, re-spray, then wash at 40°C. Do not tumble dry the garment before treatment — heat bonds the oil deeper. Repeat if a faint shadow remains.

Does it work on cooking oil and motor oil?

Yes — Pro Formula handles both. Cooking oil (olive, vegetable, butter) lifts in 1–3 minutes. Heavier petroleum stains (motor oil, chain lube, tar) need 5–10 minutes dwell time and occasionally a second application.

Is the oil stain remover safe on coloured clothes and workwear?

Yes. Pro Formula is bleach-free and colour-safe on cotton, polyester, denim and most blends. Test on silk, wool and waxed cotton first.

Should I use the pink Enzyme Powered bottle on oil stains?

No — use Pro Formula (blue). The pink bottle is enzyme-based for everyday food, sweat and protein stains. Oil and grease need solvent-action chemistry, which is what the blue bottle delivers.