How to Remove Tomato & Pasta Sauce Stains
Tomato sauce is one of the hardest food stains because it combines an oil base, an acidic pigment (lycopene) and protein from cheese or meat. Luniva is engineered exactly for this — proteases break the protein, lipases dissolve the oil, and surfactants lift the red pigment in 1–3 minutes without bleach.
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Why tomato stains set so fast
Lycopene is a fat-soluble red pigment that bonds to cotton fibres on contact, and the olive oil base carries it deeper into the weave. Hot washes and tumble drying lock both in permanently. You need an active enzyme protease + lipase combination — exactly Luniva's specialty.
How to use Luniva on tomato & pasta sauce 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Luniva remove dried pasta sauce from a white shirt?
Yes. Spray, leave for 5 minutes, then wash at 40°C. Repeat once for fully set lycopene before drying.
Will tomato stain remover bleach my coloured top?
No. Luniva is active enzyme-based and contains no chlorine bleach — colour-safe on dyed cotton, linen and synthetics.
Why does tomato sauce stain even after washing?
Standard detergent breaks down the protein but leaves the oil + pigment behind. Luniva's lipase + surfactant blend lifts both layers.
Does Luniva work on pizza grease and cheese stains?
Yes — pizza is a perfect Luniva use-case: protein (cheese), fat (oil) and pigment (tomato) all in one stain.
What temperature should I wash a tomato-stained garment at?
40°C is optimal. Hotter water sets protein; cold water doesn't activate active enzymes effectively.