How to Remove Red Wine Stains
Red wine stains are a race against time. The tannins and anthocyanin pigment bond to fabric within minutes, and the alcohol carries the colour deep into the weave. Luniva's active enzyme + surfactant blend lifts both the pigment and the tannin in 1–3 minutes — without the salt, soda or boiling water of folk-remedy fame.
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Why wine bonds so fast
Anthocyanin (the red pigment in wine) is a polyphenol that chemically bonds with cellulose fibres. Tannins reinforce the bond. Once dry, the stain is structurally part of the fabric. Active Enzymes break the polyphenol chain so the colour rinses out.
How to use Luniva on red wine stains
- Step 1 — Blot — don't rub: Press a clean white cloth onto the stain to lift as much wine as possible. Rubbing spreads the pigment.
- Step 2 — Spray Luniva: Saturate the stain. For dried wine, work the spray in gently with your fingers and leave 5 minutes.
- Step 3 — Wash at 40°C: Machine-wash and air-dry first. Inspect before tumble-drying.
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 dried red wine stains?
Yes. Saturate the stain, leave for 5–10 minutes, then wash at 40°C. Repeat once if any pink shadow remains. Don't tumble-dry between treatments.
Will Luniva remove red wine from carpet or sofa fabric?
Yes — blot the wine first, spray Luniva, wait 5 minutes, then blot with a clean damp cloth. Repeat until clear. Spot-test colour-fastness on an unseen area first.
Is the salt-and-soda trick safer than Luniva?
No. Salt and soda only absorb fresh liquid; they do nothing for the bonded pigment. An active enzyme stain remover is needed to break the polyphenol chain.
Will Luniva fade a coloured tablecloth?
No — Luniva is active enzyme-based and bleach-free. It targets the wine, not the dye.
What temperature should I wash a wine-stained garment at?
40°C maximum. Boiling water sets tannin into cotton permanently.