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 as normal, following the garment care label: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Luniva remove egg yolk from a school shirt?
Yes. Spray, wait 1–3 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 1–3 minutes, wash as normal, following the garment care label. 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 as normal, following the garment care label.