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How to Remove Chocolate Stains from Clothes

Chocolate is a triple stain: cocoa butter (fat), milk solids (protein) and cocoa pigment. Detergent alone usually leaves a pale brown shadow behind. Luniva's protease + lipase blend digests the fat and protein in 1–3 minutes, then lifts the pigment cleanly — no bleach, no scrubbing.

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Why chocolate leaves a brown shadow

Cocoa butter melts into fabric fibres on contact and traps the cocoa pigment inside. A normal wash removes the surface but leaves the embedded fat — which oxidises and yellows over time. Lipase active enzymes are the only reliable way to break the fat down at room temperature.

How to use Luniva on chocolate & cocoa stains

  1. Step 1 — Spray directly: Apply Luniva to the stain until saturated. No rubbing, no pre-soak.
  2. Step 2 — Wait 1–3 minutes: Active Enzymes break the stain down at the molecular level. Don't let it dry.
  3. Step 3 — Wash at 40°C: Machine-wash as normal. Air dry; never tumble dry until you've confirmed the stain is gone.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Luniva remove melted chocolate from a school jumper?

Yes. Scrape off any solid chocolate, spray Luniva, wait 3 minutes and wash at 40°C. Repeat once for set-in cocoa.

Will it work on dark chocolate vs milk chocolate stains?

Both. Dark chocolate has more pigment, milk chocolate has more protein — Luniva's combined active enzyme blend handles either.

Can I use Luniva on Nutella or chocolate spread stains?

Yes — Nutella adds hazelnut oil to the chocolate, which makes it the kind of greasy food stain Luniva is built for.

Why does my chocolate stain look brown after washing?

Standard detergent leaves the cocoa butter behind, which oxidises into a pale brown mark. Luniva's lipase digests the fat layer.

Is Luniva safe on coloured kids' clothes?

Yes. Bleach-free and colour-safe — designed for everyday family laundry.