How to Remove Egg & Dairy Stains from Clothes

Egg, milk, yogurt and ice cream are pure protein-based food stains — exactly the stain family Luniva is engineered for. Proteases digest the protein at room temperature in 1–3 minutes, before it has a chance to coagulate and set into the fibre.

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Why dairy and egg stains set into a permanent mark

Heat is the enemy of protein stains. The moment hot water or a tumble dryer hits an egg yolk or milk spill, the protein coagulates around the fibre — that's why a once-invisible milk drip turns into a yellow mark after washing. Luniva's protease breaks the protein at low temperatures, before it sets.

How to use Luniva on egg & dairy stains

Step 1 — Spray directly: Apply Luniva to the stain until saturated. No rubbing, no pre-soak.
Step 2 — Wait 1–3 minutes: Active Enzymes break the stain down at the molecular level. Don't let it dry.
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 egg yolk from a school shirt?

Yes. Spray, wait 3 minutes, wash at 30–40°C. Cold/warm water keeps the protein from setting.

Will it remove milk and yogurt stains that have already yellowed?

Yes. Spray, leave 5 minutes, wash at 40°C. Repeat once for fully oxidised dairy stains.

Can I use Luniva on baby clothes with formula or breast milk stains?

Yes — Luniva is bleach-free and colour-safe. Always rinse thoroughly and wash before re-dressing.

What about ice cream and custard stains?

Both are protein + fat — Luniva's protease + lipase combination is built exactly for this.

Why do dairy stains appear after washing?

Hot water or tumble drying coagulates the protein into a visible yellow mark. Treat with Luniva first, then wash at 40°C.